Florida church plans to burn Quran on 9/11 anniversary

sermonindex Aug 2, 2010

MIAMI: A Florida church said it plans to publicly burn copies of the Quran on the ninth anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, prompting threats from Islamic groups and warnings the move will trigger a rise in hate crimes.

The Dove World Outreach Center of Gainesville, Florida said on its Facebook page it will hold an "International Burn a Koran Day" on September 11, asking other religious groups to join in standing "against the evil of Islam. Islam is of the devil!"

"Islam and Sharia law was responsible for 9/11," pastor Terry Jones said. "We will burn Qurans because we think it’s time for Christians, for churches, for politicians to stand up and say no; Islam and Sharia law is not welcome in the US," the organizer of the burning action added.

Reactions to the Koran burning announcement were swift. Members of the Al-Falluja jihadist forum have threatened to "spill rivers of your (American) blood" and "a war the likes of which you have never seen before".

Mainstream Muslim groups also denounced the move and lamented the sentiments promoted by the Gainesville church.

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us/Florida-church-plans-to-burn-Quran-on-9/11-anniversary/articleshow/6242137.cms

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sojourner7 Aug 2, 2010

Instead of burning the Koran; why not
preach Christ and HIM crucified??
The gospel is still the answer and the
truth!!

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KingJimmy Aug 2, 2010

Unless you are burning your Koran that you used to use as a Muslim, I personally think this is bad taste. Christ taught us to do unto others as we'd have them do unto us. And besides, I assume these guys are buying Koran's in order to burn them, which history shows is actually a counter productive measure. For if you buy a book in order to burn it, you've only funded the production of yet another book to replace it. I believe the Catholic Church did this with Luther's books, and without thinking about it, only lined his pockets.

sermonindex Aug 2, 2010

We need to pray against this Pastor.

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narrowpath Aug 2, 2010

Thanks for posting this. The ignorance of that church causes me great grief. The Muslims are not our enemies and burning the Quran will not save a single soul. This gross act of insensitivity will make it more difficult for those dear evangelists who are currently working among Muslims. I wonder if any of the organizers ever shared the gospel with a single person of that religion.

The same article can be seen on CNN
http://edition.cnn.com/2010/US/07/29/florida.burn.quran.day/index.html?hpt=P1#fbid=rPijSebC5i7

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Miccah Aug 2, 2010

Almost sounds like a particular church is looking for headlines. Not very wise in my opinion. Not because it may offend people, Jesus ofended people, but because I do not see the love in doing this.

May the Lord be glorified.

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LoveGodsWay2 Aug 2, 2010

May I suggest that we pray "FOR" this Pastor.

sermonindex Aug 3, 2010

It is really very sad to know it. The name of the Lord is dishonored.

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Heydave Sep 8, 2010

This making big news over here now, as I guess it is in the US.

What sort of church group is this that cannot see how wrong their action is? It's as if they have never read anything Jesus said! So frustrating.

But worse is the impact that this will have on our Christian brothers living in Islamic nations, who are already suffering persecution and violence. This will just put them at more risk. Barnabus fund in the UK has highlighted this issue, as they support the persecuted church, in particular those suffering at the hands of Islamic societies. They stand strongly against the error of Islam and the Koran, but in the right way and strongly condemn this action by this church in Florida.
see http://barnabasfund.org/

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Miccah Sep 8, 2010

Thank you for the link Dave

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Shamefaced Sep 8, 2010

Here is their "10 Reasons" from their blog on why they choose to burn the Koran, including their eisegesis (or should I say 'Ayi, ayi, eisegesis') of Acts 19. **Be advised, the comment section does not appear to be moderated, there is some foul language in some of the comments**

http://www.doveworld.org/blog/ten-reasons-to-burn-a-koran

sermonindex Sep 8, 2010

"I wonder if any of the organizers ever shared the gospel with a single person of that religion."...Narrowpath.

There are many cults and religions outside of Christ. It is the mission of the believer to sow the Holy Seed of God to all of them, and witness the redeeming Blood of Jesus, and to love the sinner, but hate the sin. This includes the Church of Satan, all cults, and every religion that denies Christ. Have these people ever heard of missions? Every mission that ever was does this..."SETS THE CAPTIVES FREE!"..The Great Commission.

This particular fellowship and Pastor is certainly being used by Satan to besmirch God's name. Any true Christian sees through this with ease...a self-righteous bunch of fleshy whacko's masquerading as believers. They are a shame to the Church of Jesus.

In the long run, though, I believe that the war with Islam will increase, and that they will win, even to dominate the World..it's just a matter of time...yet there will be faith on the Earth and a company of the holy Bride, when Jesus collapses time and reveals Himself upon His soon coming. He wins because all power is His, He is the Creator of all spirits and all life, and He is Lord.

If this church believed that, they would be ministering it to the lost,hoping to see them saved,rather than hatefully condemning them by burning their holy books.