It’s not about religion

It is horrifying to hear about yet another terrorist attack that has claimed the lives of innocents. And yet another attack that ISIL has claimed responsibility for. The purpose of these heinous acts is very clear — to instil fear in the hearts of people. Unfortunately, many people continue to get trapped by the misconception that somehow these acts are religiously motivated, which is completely false. No religion promotes such kind of atrocious behaviour that calls for the blood of innocent people. Rather, it is the political gains that are the motive behind such extremism. We must refrain from labelling entire groups based on the actions of few and stick together in unfortunate times like this. the view they sought. It is unashamedly biased, and paints a picture that divides those of faith and nonbelievers in a way that hints of good vs evil. Sorry, I don’t believe I am the exception to the rule, and self-serving surveys like this one designed to pat the faithful on the back are not convincing me otherwise. A good try though. more than half the islands’ structures — are “at risk of damage from flooding.”

Climate change isn’t something that might occur in the future. It’s happening right now, right in our largest cities, and the effects are visceral and frightening. The good news is that a robust price on all carbon emissions could still turn things around.