Rejoicing in death...strange...

So today brings the news that Osama Bin Laden has 'finally' been killed by American forces. There is so much to say on this topic, not to mention the conspiracy theories that are now doubtless doing the rounds.

More than anything I am more concerned with the unabated joy of people all over the world...status upon status on facebook reads like a victory call 'Osama is dead - today is a good day' etc. Now I am not in any way condoning the acts of atrocity that Osama Bin Laden has taken 'credit' for, I still remain disgusted at the events of 9/11. But I am also reminded of the swell of hatred incited from the pictures of people celebrating the demise of the Twin Towers...I am sorry to say that the West's crowing about his death is likely to have the same effect in reverse.

It is difficult to claim a victory over a man who fears nothing - even death. In fact his death now make him a martyr in his followers eyes...it is possible that he will become more powerful in his death than he ever was alive.

I remain worried for the mentality of a world where death is a cause for celebration - no matter how evil the person's actions may have been. Especially when the death will have little effect on the cause he stood for...or worse, may inject fire into the minds of those who twist the words of their faith.