They argue that it would be obnoxious and act against God
Christianity and Islam are diametrically opposed on many issues. However - the
Christianity and Islam are diametrically opposed on many issues. However - the
National Association of Evangelicals has strongly condemned the plans of a church in Florida to burn copies of the Koran on the anniversary of 9 / 11 terrorist attacks.
LOS ANGELES, CA (Catholic Online) - "The fire has proposed Korans would deeply offensive to Muslims worldwide, as Christians would be insulted by the burning of Bibles, the NAB said in a statement.
"Such an act would be an escalation of tensions between members of both religions in the United States and around the world."
The church in question, the Dove World Outreach Center in Gainesville, Florida, announced its plans on a Facebook page "in memory of the fallen victims of 9 / 11 and take a stand against the evil of Islam," reads the announcement. "Islam is the devil!"
The church has erected a sign that says "Islam is the devil." On the Web site of the church, the church justified the sign saying they are trying to "expose Islam for what it is. It is a violent and oppressive religion that tries to masquerade (sic) itself as a religion of peace, trying to deceive our society.
"The message of the truth that there is only one path to God, one way of salvation, and it is through the blood of Jesus. Travers repent of your sins and new birth. It is time for all Christians unite, stop being passive, selfish and stand up and fight for the truth. "
Evangelical leaders suggest that the burning be canceled, and that the act is not a manifestation of the love of Christ.
"The most powerful statement by the organizers of the bonfire on September 11 would be expected to call him .......
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