"Dogs" is a harsh word here, but I think your common westerner is not aware how differently muslims treat other muslims and nonmuslims, if following their own faith.
When I say "dogs" is a harsh word though, it is too bland if comparing to what the scripture says directly. "They are vile animals and beasts, the worst of creatures and demons".
They are perverted transgressors and partners of Satan ... to be fought until religion is Allah's alone... They are to be beheaded, terrorized, annihilated, crucified, punished, ...
