big thanks to onemoreoption for typing these thoughts out.
"I didn’t want to write about this topic today.
Like anyone else, I have so many better things to do than to make a public declaration opposing the actions of a few American fools. But there are times when people should express their opposition publicly and in writing.
As you’ve probably heard, there’s a pastor in Florida who thinks he’s sending an important message by planning to burn a Qur’an on September 11th.
If the best response you can think of to oppose another group’s ideology is to burn their sacred books, their philosophical writings, their flags or symbols, or images of their leaders, let’s be clear: You’re an intellectual infant.
Terry Jones leads a church of a few dozen members. Here is the cross on the front of his church: .."
here's the link to the full post: C'Mon People Now.
i just hope someone manages to convince Jones to give up his plans. and i still am amazed by the sign on Jones's church: "Dove World Outreach Center", of all mission statements. i first read it as: "World Outrage Center", though.
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2 comments:
i'll never understand what message people think burning books sends...never. it is such an ignorant act
the more i think about it, the more i can't escape the fact that he for sure found a way to provoke huge media coverage for his statements. one person, nothing even happened yet, and such a media buzz.
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