Undermining Muslim Hearts And Minds

There have been many right wing Christians who have attacked Islam.
All that this does is enforce the perception in the Arab world that The US is out to destroy Muslims. And, undermines the war of hearts and minds in the war on terror.
The more Muslims think we are in a modern Christian Crusade, the more we the war on terror is undermined. To denounce Islam is to help Bin Loudin and his ilk. People like Goode are giving aid and comfort to the enemy.
This is not to say the US is somehow soley responsible for the rise of terrorism. However, we must build trust with Muslims if we are to keep our country safe.