Today makes it a decade since the horror event of 9/11 happened and all around the world at this period, there is an ugly reminiscence of how several yet-to-be-fulfilled dreams were shattered along with the World Trade Centre in New York.
In the US and across the globe, there is a wound which has been opened again today - a wound which the memories of the lost of loved ones and family members bring; a wound which has its root causes in the wicked acts of men to men.
Those who died are not coming back but the reason behind the loss of their lives is still with us – wickedness and terror.
As we remember today, the word of Edmund Burke comes to mind that ‘evil prevails when good men do nothing.’
More than anything else, this year’s 9/11 reminds us of our collective responsibilities to stamp out evil behaviours wherever they exist. We are once again called to collectively stand against men whose wicked and ungodly acts keep others in pain. We are asked to jointly bring down every wall of oppression, aggression and subjugation. Our voices must be lent towards restoring hope, comfort and sanity to our world.
As we remember today, we should live and let others also live. We should imbibe the virtues of tolerance and respect for each other. We should work towards restoring the dignity of the human soul as bestowed by God.
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