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The problem with that quote is that it actually states in the Quran that the world will never be at peace until ALL governments and peoples convert. If they can't be persuaded, they are to be killed.
The Christian bible also carries a similar message, though it is worded differently. In this case it is stated simply: you have to believe in Jesus Christ as your savior or you will be condemned for all eternity to hell. Pretty strong language that ensures that a good majority of the world will never reach heaven according to Christians. Heaven to some Christians is like a private member's club, where strict membership rules are to be adhered to at all times.
As for Christian extremists, I don't believe there are any. Our God teaches to LOVE and befriend non-Christians, homosexuals (they can be Christians), etc. I don't think "Christians" who bomb abortion shelters are really Christians. It's possible because sin happens and we have a sin nature, but I really don't think a true God-fearing person would do such a thing.
There have been many acts in the name of Christianity resulting in mass murders, rape, and slavery in its centuries of history. Any act of violence perpetrated on another in the name of a particular religion would be considered extreme. One only needs to look up Christian Extremists to find literally hundreds of stories of so-called Christians committing acts of violence in the name of their God.
And to address the quote: we have free will. Would you rather not?
Yes, I am in favour of free will, but free will tempered by society to ensure the health and wellbeing of said society. (laws against murder, rape, theft, etc.). I say, follow one simple rule: do as you will but harm none.