Sandro on "Islam’s Unreasonable War Against Benedict XVI"

Sandro Magister gives a good analysis of the situation:

Islam’s Unreasonable War Against Benedict XVI

In Regensburg, the pope offered as terrain for dialogue between Christians and Muslims “acting according to reason.” But the Islamic world has attacked him, distorting his thought, confirming by this that the rejection of reason brings intolerance and violence along with it. The uncertainties about the trip to Turkey [More...]

A very good point:

"... But it is the pope’s firm conviction that a visit [to Turky] prepared and carried out only under the shield of reticence, silence, purely ceremonial dialogue, and submission would have done more harm than good – both to the Church and to the Muslim world."

One can't let fear hinder the spread of the truth. Violence and threats of violence is the greatest practical obstacle to dialogue with Islam. Pope Benedict is taking the first step to overcome that obstacle: call it out. Let's all support him as he tries to weather the storm.

Here's some good reading to start learning how to support the Pope.