IS is about power and egotism, not religion

The vile and brutal murder of Jordanian pilot Muath al-Kaseasbeh proves, once again, that there are no depths of depravity to which Islamic State (IS) will not stoop.

The glee with which they carry out barbaric murders tells us much about their callousness and lack of empathy. Their actions have nothing to do with religion, but, rather, are about power, control and egotism (see how they like to pose for cameras).

Their misuse of Islam to enact their wicked deeds is a shame on them, as is their penchant for coaxing the naive and the disenfranchised to join them in murder, mostly of their fellow Muslims.

I wish and hope that young Muslims will see these people for what they are — brutal oppressors who strip others of their dignity and in doing so, strip away their own humanity.

John Bellew

Riverside House

Dunleer

Co Louth