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"The "moderate" Salafis advise not using violence and terror to achieve their goals, because they are outnumbered, except in the ummah, where the goal of reuniting the Caliphate is the goal."

Regardless the reason, even if the reason is assured mutual destruction, reason must prevail. Benedict's call to Islam is clear, "A profound encounter of faith and reason is taking place...Not to act "with logos" is contrary to God's nature." In the first instance Benedict is speaking of the Christian experience. At the same time, he is calling on Islam to temper the passion of faith with reason.

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At the same time, he is calling on Islam to temper the passion of faith with reason.

And what makes you think they will listen?

Surely the history of the past 1400 years should disabuse you of that hope.