20 years on - thoughts on Locherbie

Whatever the reasons behind it, the bombing of the Pam Am flight from London to New York can never be justified. All human life is sacred. "Thou shalt not kill" is just as relevant today as it was thousands of years ago. And yet there are those in many parts of the world who feel that any means is justified to achieve their ends.

One thing that I think is amply demonstrated by all the wars and fighting that has been carried on over centuries, is that fighting never solved anything. The only solution is through dialogue between peoples of the earth.


"The oppressed who have right on their side must not take that right by force; the evil would continue. Hearts must be changed." Baha'i Writings.

peace and justice

A comment to one of my earlier posts suggested that being peaceful meant that I would never fight terrorists or bring them to justice. What a strange notion.

The most important principle is justice, and that includes punishing those that do wrong as well as supporting those who are the victims. I would never condone terrorism.

If I see someone attack you in the street, then I should go to your assistance. If I ignore you and leave you to suffer, then that is injustice. However, we must be careful that our own actions are not excessive and themselves are the cause of further injustice. A community protecting itself is one thing, vigilantism is quite another.

"The best beloved of all things in My sight is justice" - Baha'i Writings.