So I asked...

I have a co-worker and friend from Morocco who is also Muslim. Morocco was once a French colony and there is still a lot of French influence there.

So after what's been in the news these last few days regarding the terrorist attacks in France, I asked my friend about his thoughts and feelings.

He was generous to pass along to me what was said in his Mosque today;

(We strongly condemn this brutal and cowardly attack and reiterate our repudiation of any such assault on freedom of speech, even speech that mocks faiths and religious figures. The proper response to such attacks on the freedoms we hold dear is not to vilify any faith, but instead to marginalize extremists of all backgrounds who seek to stifle freedom and to create or widen societal divisions.  "We offer sincere condolences to the families and loved ones of those killed or injured in this attack. We also call for the swift apprehension of the perpetrators, who should be punished to the full extent of the law." )

It is so important to understand that these acts of terrorism are conducted by terrorists, not people with love in their hearts. They are filled with hate and rage.

These people are not representative of any true loving God.

These people chose a path of destruction and violence.

These people have paid for those actions.

Our job is to continue to keep love in our hearts. Find a way to forgive and to teach our children, our friends and everyone we meet, that love is the truth. Love will win.

Namaste