The one important thing all speakers I have listened to about Islam is the fact that Mohammad was an Arab and that one of the oldest attributes of Arabs was "when week, negotiate; when strong conquer!". Why is this attribute important today? First, the Qur'an is not a linear book like the bible; it is organized from the longest verse to the shortest verse so time has nothing to do with where the verse is located. When Mohammad wanted to gain followers of his new religion he first selected a local "well known idol's name that already had followers" and that was the idle of the Moon god; that is why all Islamic country flags have a moon on them. Now, following Arab custom he was week at first and so all of the first verses (that he proclaimed claim from God) were moderate and directed to get along with the Christians and Jews. After he had gained strength (he married a rich old lady) he became strong and this is where he started to dictate harsh and "kill everyone who is not Islamic" verses. How did he reconcile the new harsh verses with the older moderate verses? He claimed that god had changed his mind and gave him (Mohammad) new revelations; what an absurd thought!
https://www.jihadwatch.org/2017/06/video-robert-spencer-on-is-islamic-terrorism-islamic
