Protestant congregation plans Quran-burning event

gregorytheSinner

http://edition.cnn.com/2010/US/07/29/florida.burn.quran.day/index.html?hpt=T2#fbid=0zCRIJuuVvJ

I originally wanted to put this with the "JPII kissing the Quran" thread, but i figured it needed it's own.

I noticed from the aforementioned thread that most of you guys were against his actions to the point that alot of you condemned him to hell.

I find this specific case [the burning of the Quran] absolutely despicable and disgusting.  I don't get why alot of Christians feel it's their job to go out and insult others' beliefs, just because they know that Christianity is truth.

Opinions are appreciated.

mmatt95

I agree, this is disgusting and does more harm than good.
Even if our faith has been / still is being insulted by other religions, we are commanded not to repay evil by evil.
This is not christianity, period.

John_S2000

This is disgusting and one of the worse possible public hate behavior I read of.

This is not at all a Christian behavior, it is aimed to be a politically desperate anti peace action - it will definitely result in extreme hate and dangerously flame numerous enemies who were moderate because by this action they will be convinced that Christianity is a religion of hate not of Love.

It will also give the terrorists a very good new reason to repeat 9/11, nothing will ever deter them if these evil people are allowed to do this, needless to stress that they will lose too many souls instead of winning them. The devil is behind the mad pastor evil plans.

gregorytheSinner I wish you please change the topic title to be more specific because it generalizes the word Church.

GBU

gregorytheSinner

Unfortunately people generalize things.  Most Muslims will see this as an open attack by ALL CHRISTIANS.  I don't think they'll take time to distinguish between denominations.

It's sorta how most people jump to the conclusion that any muslim with a beard is a terrorist.

copticuser20

so what are they trying to accomplish??? stop terrorism?? we will probably be bombed after this again! this is not what Jesus taught us to do. why dont we just let God deal with this instead of taking things into our own hands (i learned this during ECCYC!!! it works)

so what if it is the religion of the devil. we should be preaching the truth instead of destroying and offending other religions to cause more hate and tensions.

mabsoota

this is so disturbing, i have written to them. please go to:
http://www.doveworld.org/contact
and advise them not to take this foolish step.
this is what i wrote, u could use it to help write yr email if u like:

"dear sir/madam,
i have seen your website and agree with you that Jesus Christ is the way of truth. i am a Christian and believe in the Bible. however, i want to say that burning the quran is a really bad idea. not only is it really disrepectful and upsetting to muslims, but it could result in some muslims taking out their frustration on Christians worldwide. please cancel this event. why not host a big debate/discussion on why the Bible is the right book which can lead many people to God? then people would hear a positive message telling them why you love our Holy Book so much and how it can change their lives.
please, please take notice and do not act foolishly.
may God guide your lives and fill your hearts with His love and mercy

reference:
http://edition.cnn.com/2010/US/07/29/florida.burn.quran.day/index.html?hpt=T2#fbid=0zCRIJuuVvJ";

thanks for bringing this to our attention.

Ioannes

Simple fact is, Islam is violent, the religion allows it and actually teaches it. There probably are muslims that dont believe that because they dont know their religion. I am not going to waste my time figuring out which ones are which. I dont let a single on into my house and I tell them why. I dont think the book burning is a good idea, as fun as it sounds, fire is not enough, maybe use the

[Moderated: I really would rather we were careful how we speak because it might well affect our Christian brothers and sisters in more difficult circumstances, and I do think that as Christians we must not return evil for evil or hate for hate]

Dont write letters to protestants, its a waste of time.

ilovesaintmark

I do not think it is a good idea.

Christforlife7

I just wish this Pastor would put in all the effort he is putting into these rallies, to strengthen his flock in the Lord. When people see how Christ-Like Christians actually are, there would be no need for any of this. The world wouldn't be so closed off to Christ's message if it wasn't for events like these, and fake Christians..as we all fall into this problem.

Please be praying for this church, and for the Muslims or any others to not see this as an act of Christ's people. God willing, God's name may be glorifying no matter what path people are planning on following.

In the peace and love of our Lord.

epchois_nai_nan

I agree - this is disgusting. It is good that we are expressing that disgust though - whenever Muslims make similar insults of our faith, it is always comforting to see other Muslims speaking out and condemning their actions. It is very good that we do the same.

PFM

Mozes

We are commanded to reconvert the world to Christianity by preaching the good news and not by burning things or spreading hate.The Protestant congregation is giving the message of Christianity bad image. Their actions should be condemned not to please Muslims who speak out when our faith is attacked or fellow christians are repressed,but because it is wrong and negates the core message of our Lord.

Ioannes

[quote author=epchois_nai_nan link=topic=9525.msg117329#msg117329 date=1280629898]
I agree - this is disgusting. It is good that we are expressing that disgust though - whenever Muslims make similar insults of our faith, it is always comforting to see other Muslims speaking out and condemning their actions. It is very good that we do the same.

PFM


Let me tell you something, both types of muslims have the same goal, just different ideas on how to get there. I think the only thing I agree with the muslims on are the jews.

Zoxsasi

[quote author=gregorytheSinner link=topic=9525.msg117315#msg117315 date=1280588014]
http://edition.cnn.com/2010/US/07/29/florida.burn.quran.day/index.html?hpt=T2#fbid=0zCRIJuuVvJ

I originally wanted to put this with the "JPII kissing the Quran" thread, but i figured it needed it's own.

I noticed from the aforementioned thread that most of you guys were against his actions to the point that alot of you condemned him to hell.

I find this specific case [the burning of the Quran] absolutely despicable and disgusting.  I don't get why alot of Christians feel it's their job to go out and insult others' beliefs, just because they know that Christianity is truth.

Opinions are appreciated.



Everyone in my Church, including myself, is extremely disgusted at this act.

I'm going to be extremely blunt here: Is such wisdom really from the Holy Spirit?? Surely not!!
If this is their wisdom, which has nothing to do with God's Grace, then what about the rest of their spirituality? If they think they are doing God a favour and this is "God's will" - what about other stuff - like their charismatic spirituality, their teachings, their theology? I really now put into question the inspiriation of the Holy Spirit on ANY of their works.

I really pray that Muslims can see beyond their devisive ways and not think that we, as Copts, have anything to do with them.

I echo the sentiments of Hos Erof and other users also: this is absolutely disgusting, unchristian, unethical even and just plain stupid - for lack of a better word!

Ioannes

This is such a weird subject. Its like, I dont agree with what their doing, but I dont care what muslims think. They, and by they I mean their religion, can murder our people on a continual basis, but non-muslims cant even draw a cartoon without riots. I hate islam with a passion, but provoking the beast is not a good thing.

binC

  Protestants are nothing but followers of a disguised satan who pretends to look like Jesus. I don't expect any real good from any religion followers except Orthodox.
  As much as I know there is only one True religion and that is Orthodox. The rest are just different versions of lies fabricated by the devil.
  We cannot defend the protestants because we are too way different. They are the devil's representative playing a Christian role. What I am saying is not only their deeds but also their religion is totally wrong. I am not surprised. If this was done by Orthodox then would I really be sad.

ilovesaintmark

I am curious if the same group would be endorsing burnings of the Bible that are non-King James Version?

binC

    That is what I am talking about! they chop off the real Bible and make their own. The protestants are not Christians. It is the path the devil used to erode the real path of Christianity. The catholics being their first root. All the branches that what we see now in the world calling themselves Christians. Calling the name of Jesus won't make u a Christian.
  My last point is they cannot ever in any way represent us, the Orthodox, the true unchanged religion handed from Jesus, our God.

Zoxsasi

[quote author=ilovesaintmark link=topic=9525.msg117411#msg117411 date=1280864655]
I am curious if the same group would be endorsing burnings of the Bible that are non-King James Version?


lol.. I love it! Excellent point iLoveSaintMark!!

But seriously, their ignorance and foolish driven agenda is very powerful. They scare me more than Osama Bin Laden.

Ioannes

I have a bumper sticker on my car that says "I will not submit" in english and arabic, as well as one that says sharia and is crossed out. But what I dont understand is, what is this going to accomplish?

ilovesaintmark

Just as a joke Ioannes, you did submit.  You said you were married.

Ioannes

[quote author=ilovesaintmark link=topic=9525.msg117709#msg117709 date=1281387688]
Just as a joke Ioannes, you did submit.  You said you were married.


hahaha yea, I guess your right, maybe that is why my wife was so upset about the sticker.