Carlos Joglar APUSH Current Event- Palmyra's Temple of Bel 'destroyed'

An article on BBC News sadly confirms that the Temple of Bel at Palmyra has been destroyed. This 2,000 year old structure, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, was, in its prime, among the most import ancient world cultural centers. One of the more preserved sites, the Temple of Bel, has been confirmed to have been destroyed, following the destruction of another structure at the site, the Baalshamin Temple. Satellite images, captured by the UN, confirmed the destruction of the landmark in Damascus. (Source: http://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-34111092 )

I can't tell if this is more tragic or frightening. The tragedy is obvious- thousands of years of history erased, never to be seen again and for no good reason. The scare factor is a bit more divided. On one hand, it's scary to think how ruthlessly ISIS has been destroying historical monuments and landmarks, and how quickly they're doing so. They also seem to have no limits. Perhaps even more frightening, however, is that these people actually think they're doing good. They think they are helping the world. How do you fix that? How can you help people recognize the destruction and loss they are causing when they think what they're doing is to better the world? And maybe that is the ultimate question. Maybe that is why ISIS has yet to be stopped. Either way, I feel confident enough to say that most of the world agrees that ISIS must be stopped.