One Christian reaction to the burning of the Quran
A small church in Florida has been the focus of media hysteria for declaring September 11th “International Burn a Koran Day.” Without focusing on the political reactions of this action, it is important for Christians to realize the implications of this action.
First and foremost, I do not believe the actions of Dove World Outreach Center, the church hosting the event, is sinful. Without more information concerning the motives of the church and the pastor Rev. Terry Jones, I cannot pass judgement. This post will not discuss why Christians can judge other Christians. Nonetheless, before a Christian can make a judgement against another, there must be clear evidence. Even though there has been a lot of coverage concerning this event, the fact is that very few have actually sat down with Rev. Jones to examine his motives and ultimately his heart.
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