One of the definitions of liberal is that we value all kinds of people, not just people who are exactly like us. We respect the humanity of all people, and we don't lump groups together. I know Muslims who are lovely people- strong family values, gracious, and interested in making the world better.
I know Christians who are like that, too, and Jews, and others. Why are you so afraid that you have convince yourself that so many people in the world are evil?
I cant really gove you an answer,but what I can give you is a way to a solution, that is you have to find the anglde that you relate to or peaks your interest. A good paper is one that people get drawn into because it reaches them ln some way.As for me WW11 to me, I think of the holocaust and the effect it had on the survivors, their families and those who stood by and did nothing until it was too late.