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James-Michael Smith<\/a><\/strong> joins millions who are disgusted by the Koran burning plans. I am inclined to think the media\u2019s decision to give this guy attention has created more problems than there would have been; that means I\u2019m inclined also to think that even mentioning the event attracts more attention to it; but I\u2019m committed to speaking out against what he is doing, and Smith\u2019s piece is a good statement.<\/p>\n

If you had two minutes with this Koran-burning pastor, what would you say to him?<\/strong><\/p>\n

These concerns are not overblown and those who don\u2019t 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.<\/em><\/p>\n

Pastor Jones,\u00a0God is not pleased by your church burning Qur\u2019ans. 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\u2019s not too late \u2026 but it WILL BE after you\u2019ve gone through with this foolish display \u2026 particularly from those who bear the consequences of your actions while you and your congregation sit home comfortably protected by the Constitution they are \u2014 whether rightly or wrongly, regardless of one\u2019s stance on war and pacifism \u2014 risking their lives fighting to protect!<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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