Where is the voice of 'moderate Islam'? We need to hear it now.

Here is something to consider: a child born in 2000 will have had no picture of Islam than that of a violent, extremist, bloodthirsty religion. The last six years have shown us an extremely wicked side of Islam. However, every time there is a terrorist attack, the so-called moderates come out and tell us that Islam is a religion of peace. That is as far as that rhetoric goes. Now we want to see more of this peaceful religion. If there is a peaceful side of Islam, please let us see it. This weekend, we all saw the picture of a little child holding up a placard calling for death for those who insult Mohammed. Is this what muslim children are being socialised to believe? Islam is tarnished in the eyes of many, and the only people who can put this right are its adherents. It is up to them to seize the podium from their hateful brethren and begin the hard task of depicting their religion in an acceptable light. The cartoon protests were sparked off because muslims felt that their prophet was being insulted. By showing themselves capable of some of the despicable acts they have engaged in over the past few years, they have insulted him far more than those cartoons could ever have managed.