Sir — This refers to the report, “ISIS luring Keralites through WhatsApp” (May 8). Given the fragments of perturbing and conflicting news that pour in, it is too early to confirm the fate of all those who have left Kerala and reportedly joined the Islamic State.
But the series of events does not augur well for the State or the nation. The saner section of society is shocked that many young and educated people choose to follow such a wicked course, risking their lives and bringing discredit to their kith and kin, besides betraying the nation.
One thing is obvious. In the name of god and religion, many priests and preachers contend that their religion is the right one that leads to eternal life and attack other religions saying they are wrong and awry. Hence, it is high time to restrict the acts and speeches of the so-called spiritual leaders, whichever be the religion they belong to. After all, why should they strive for others’ eternal life, begetting strife on this earthIJ