I think it's been hard for people to understand how Islam can be a good religion, and yet the Islamists are evil. Those of us who have had experience with Islam understand this, just as we understand the difference between snake handlers and people going to church on Sunday morning.

Summary

This quote highlights the importance of understanding that a religion, such as Islam, can be separate from the actions of extremists or terrorists who claim association with it. It suggests that it can be difficult for people unfamiliar with Islam to differentiate between the religion itself and the actions of those who distort its teachings. The comparison with snake handlers and regular churchgoers implies that just as one cannot generalize the behavior of all Christians based on a few extreme cases, the same principle applies to understanding Islam and its adherents.

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