Well, they finally did it! It was talked about last year around the anniversary of the September 11th attacks. The dishonorable Reverend Terry Jones must have lost his mind. Mr. Jones and his church, the Dove Outreach Center, decided to put the lives of U.S. military members in further jeopardy. He selfishly took it upon himself to create a more hostile environment because of a personal crusade. Although he did not commit any crimes, as far as I know, he placed shame upon himself and this great country by his despicable actions. As a man of the cloth, I would think he would know better and have more respect for others. Atleast I thought.
Somewhere, on or about March 20th, Terry Jones and his crew burnt the Quran. The Quran is essentially the Bible of the Muslim faith. Not only did he burn it, he had the audacity to broadcast it online. Apparently, he put the Quran on trial and found it guilty of training and promoting terrorist activities worldwide. Yeah, he's crazy. He blames a sacred Book for the actions of ignorant individuals. Make no mistake, terrorists rank among the lowest forms of life. However, all Muslims are not terrorist. And, it's not the Quran, it's the people that wrongly use it to influence weak-minded individuals to commit horrible crimes. His actions caused an uproar among devout Muslims around the world to include those residing in the United States. In Afghanistan, people have taken to the streets looking for anything American to destroy. In one case, 11 people were killed including 7 foreigners when they stormed a U.N. compound on Friday. Afghan President Hamid Karzai issued a statement that called the incident a crime against a religion. He further stated that it was a disrespectful and abhorrent act.
Yes, other countries have burnt the American flag and worse; that doesn't make what Jones did right. Do stupid things that will cause yourself harm not others. What do you think? Do you agree with what he did? Just because you have the right to do something doesn't make it morally correct.
I do not agree with what Terry Jones did in any way shape or form. However, what is really frightening, is how some radical person, with distorted views, in the middle of nowhere, can insight a global incident that causes people to be killed on the other side of the globe, with nothing more than an internet connection. That is more scary to me than how one uses or misuses their right to free speech.
ReplyDeleteRicky what the preacher did was wrong and what muslims do is wrong as well, I have great disrespect and content though for the media who only report what a Christian does to a Muslim, and very rarely what the Muslims have done especially lately such as burning down churches and setting Christians on fire, both sides are wrong but this will be something that happens long after we and our kids are long dead and buried of natural causes.
ReplyDeleteMatthew, that is very sad but true. The state of the world will make you sick if you stop and think about all of the things that shouldn't be. I have traveled to different countries and I have made many friends. It is a shame that people's personal agendas would rather see us be enemies.
ReplyDeleteRicky, I don't agree with what he did, just because we are given the power to do such acts, doesn't mean we have to do them. You mentioned morals... What has happened to some people and "morals"? Like Matthew said, the scary part isn't what he did, its the craziness that occurred on the other side of the world that is scary.
ReplyDeleteSure enough! Debbie and Scott, you both make a good point. Why do we give so much power to such a person? One of the things that I dislike the most on tv is the irresponsible news reporting done by a few networks. Thanks for commenting!
ReplyDeleteI agree that this preacher is off the reservation. What is more disturbing is how, once again, the actions of a few is causing terrible backlash against the whole. I make no quarrel with a person's religious views, as long as those views are not forced upon everyone else.I know many Muslims, Christians, and even a few Wiccans. They're peaceful people, but the whole image is ruined by extreme radical action. Sometimes I'd like to ask these radicals what they thought of Hitler. And then ask what makes there plan or path any different. I haven't heard of this story until now. Although it is sad, it doesn't strike me as far fetched or all that surprising. Thanks for the post and I totally agree with all points made here. Which is more powerful, nuclear weapons or religion? I guess it depends on who is wielding it.
ReplyDeleteIt is the fundamentalists of all religions, all politics, all ethnic groups who cause problems. They are the ones who build walls rather than bridges. And while I respect the public's right to know, the media does us no favours by giving Mr. Jones and his like publicity. That is what he craves.
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