“I cannot follow a religion that keeps producing terrorists and calls itself merciful.”
The objection has weight, and it should not be waved away with a slogan. Start with what the text says. Qur'an 5:32 states that…
War and violence
Islam and terrorism
Islam is a violent religion, and the attacks carried out in its name are the proof.
Jihad and qital
Jihad and qital cannot be distinguished, since the means and the goal of fighting are the same in both: submission or death.