Secondly, I tend to agree with Sceptic’s view that we must break free of mindless rhetoric and put money where our mouths are. I can appreciate that there’s probably not a lot of hope for our nation in the short term due to our shockingly low literacy rate and a general lack of critical thinking. However, I feel we must really strive to close the divisions in our society and really start to view each other as fellow humans. Humanism has a unique ability to transcend all other differences and is the only way that we would be able to generate lasting peace (and mutual respect).

Sceptic: Must admit I agree with your post in principle – but perhaps a little empathy towards the victims and the suffering members of the Lahore community wouldn’t have gone amiss. Dare I say, I sensed a hint of anger and arrogance which is precisely the approach we should try to avoid. Moreover, I am an openly agnostic as far as religion is concerned but I fully appreciate that the Pakistani public is by and large moderate yet deeply respectful of Islam. So my suggestion is to tread very carefully (and respectfully) when you seek to engage muslims regarding their religion – probably best not to jump to conclusion and start negating everything.

Stay safe Lahore.

@Murtadking, your an idiot if you actually mean what you said. Maybe I should blame Buddhism or Judaism because you are so ignorant and stupid.

We can stop this madness by showing the courage to call a spade a spade and openly condemn radical interpretation of Islam. Otherwise, critics will be justified in questioning oft-repeat slogan that Islam is a religion of peace. Self scrutiny of our conduct, rather than blaming everybody in the world, is the way to go if we are serious in rolling back this menace and win back our freedom from the clutches of political Islam.

When will this end?