Good for James-Michael Smith

James-Michael Smith joins millions who are disgusted by the Koran burning plans. I am inclined to think the media’s decision to give this guy attention has created more problems than there would have been; that means I’m inclined also to think that even mentioning the event attracts more attention to it; but I’m committed to speaking out against what he is doing, and Smith’s piece is a good statement.

If you had two minutes with this Koran-burning pastor, what would you say to him?

These concerns are not overblown and those who don’t understand this are simply naive and do not understand the mindset of extremists who will use anything they can to incite hatred and violence in the name of religion. In the name of the Prince of Peace, Dove World Outreach Center is directly contributing to the continuation of violence and hatred.

Pastor Jones, God is not pleased by your church burning Qur’ans. It does not honor His name. It does not reflect His Son. It does not minister the truth of the Gospel to anyone. Please, in the name of Jesus whom you and I both desire to serve wholeheartedly, do not go through with this incendiary display! It’s not too late … but it WILL BE after you’ve gone through with this foolish display … particularly from those who bear the consequences of your actions while you and your congregation sit home comfortably protected by the Constitution they are — whether rightly or wrongly, regardless of one’s stance on war and pacifism — risking their lives fighting to protect!