Yes, once again someone in his misplaced zeal has caused a problem. Some so-called pastor burned a Q'uran and now there have been several deaths as a result. His grandstanding cost lives. He cannot be called a "pastor" because the very nature of the term denotes care for the lives of people.
Jesus never burned books. Religious people burn books thinking they are making a statement. But the statement made by such actions is not the reconciliation through the Cross, it's hatred and animosity. And doing it in a public way is just plain stupid. Shaking our fists in the faces of our enemies only proves to them that we are evil.
Jesus told us to bless our enemies. He commanded that we bless those who curse us. He wants us to give them a coat if they need it. If we do not love our enemies, then they will never come to Christ. And it will be OUR fault!
Standing for truth is extremely different than causing an uproar, did you know that? If my government is running rampant away from God, then it's my duty to vote them out. If someone accosts me and demands that I succumb to their religion, then I will stand like Daniel and say no. Daniel's way did not accuse or attack the king. He simply stayed strong in the Lord and stood firm in his convictions. Our faith has a testimony that should show strength, wisdom, and love- not anger or hatred or actions which place people in harm's way. I don't have to embrace Islam to love the Arab people. I don't have to hate them to prove I'm a Christian.
Maybe he thought that his statement would make people see that Islam is not peaceful, or that they are wrong. It didn't do that. It just made all of us look bad. I will point out that there is no excuse for the Muslims who killed innocent people over the Q'uran- that is pure evil.But that pastor who started this mess should be ashamed. I hope the Lord is able to convict his heart of the sin in it.
"For God sent His Son into the world, not to condemn the world, but that the world through Him might be saved." John 3:17
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