Evil Stereo Type on Islam

We've opened the discussion in class of how many individuals around the world have viewed Islam as an evil religion.  Although there have been individuals that follow the faith that have done their evil actions because they believe it was for their faith, these actions were not carried out by the faith.  I agree with Professor Silliman, that because of the high amount of population that follows this faith, it's smarter to seek what is positive about the religion, rather than negative.  Although some societies that are not driven my the same ideals as Islam societies, in order to calm the differences, emphasizing the wrongs will do no justice.  Especially, when blaming an entire religion on a group's actions. 

However, another part of the battle is the disagreements within the religion. Some groups disagree with others about their practice under the same umbrella of Islam.  I wonder, if in order to erase this wide notion of evil on Islam, will Islam followers need to try to seek more of a common ground?