and many have died defending it. Even Pope Francis stated that "Every religion is a way to arrive at God..."
On a personal note my wife and I, along with others from our parish, joined a Catholic Charities project...led by a Presbyterian...in helping a Muslim family from Afghanistan...by way of Russia...to get settled in the Bay Area...they were so appreciative that even with little money, they had us to their small apartment for a very large dinner...and many months later, invited us to their daughter's Muslim wedding...including Henna on our hands ;-)...
The best way to cure your bias is to get out of your cocoon and engage with those in the 'outside world'.
Link: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Muslims_in_the_United_States_military