Manchester and the World

This past Monday night the world was again rocked by a terrorist strike against innocent targets. According to reports, at least 22 people were killed and 120 injured in the attack by an extremist suicide bomber. Yesterday thousands joined together in a vigil in that city's Albert Square. Muslims, Christians, Jews, Sikhs and other faiths, as well as agnostics and atheists, all joined together to express solidarity against terrorism.

Around the world thousands of others came together in support. Nations showed their respect by extinguishing lights in mourning on landmark sites such as the Eiffel Tower in Paris and the Empire State Building in New York City. Other world monuments were lit up with the British colors from Dubai to Hong Kong as the planet came together in remembrance and unity.

The message resonated, hatred will not divide the people of the world. Yes, there are wars being fought that are religion based but this has gone on for thousands of years and I don't believe there will ever be a solution for this. Each side claims what or whom they believe the supreme deity is on their side. If there is a god surely he, she or it must be laughing at the stupidity of it's creation.

To echo the sentiments of many: 'if there were no religions the world, the world would be a better place.' People might actually look after each other and care rather than use the excuse: "It is God's will." Just a simple yet surprising fact. In the Christian Bible there are many examples of God striking people dead from floods to plagues. Yet, there is no record of the "devil" killing anyone. Oh, and a second thought. Now we can cure the plague and predict floods. Does that mean God is losing his, hers or its powers?

Looking at today's population I would say that 99.9% of the worlds people are good. And standing with those in Manchester love can bring us together to stand against hatred. We must never let just a few evil persons dictate to the majority. Especially in the name of their God!