Extremism is the work of shai'tan, said my friend who just returned from haj, using the Arabic word for "Satan". Extremism breeds extremism. No, we don't have to believe that the world is beautiful and everyone can live happily together forever, because we cannot. Bathe me in rose water and give me the "beautiful world" sticker any day of the week. We can't just ignore the extremists; we have to keep whispering in their ears.

Source: Bangkok Post September 22, 2017 22:07 UTC