Well, for example, if a pacifist is threatened, he will generally not resist, and those of similar mindset will agree with him and not promote retaliation, even call him a hero- the net result- no increase in violence. In this case, those non-terrorist/ non activist persons will do similarly, and agree in principle, even admire the activist segment, call him a hero ( even if quietly in their circle) and maybe even find one among them to emulate the behavior.
Every ideology looks for a true believer to move the ball....whatever that ball may be.
Just a slight difference you see.
I suspect ideologically neutral muslims DO NOT attend mosque.