Burn the Qu'ran Day

[I.S.L.A.M617]

That church in Florida is having their burning of the Qu'ran ceremony today in memory of the 9/11 victims. I personally have no problem with burning the Qu'ran or any other "holy book" for that matter. I just think that they are doing it for the wrong reasons. The Muslim religion is not any more responsible for 9/11 than any other religion is. To think that Christianity has any kind of superiority over Islam is ridiculous. An extremist can draw the idea of mass murder in the name of religion just as easily from the Bible as they can from the Qu'ran. In my opinion, they should burn one of every holy book including the Bible to protest murder in the name of religion. What is your opinion?

 

[Sunstone]

I agree with much of what you've said, except that I heard the book burning has been called off for now.

Several things upset me about this proposed book burning that has now been called off. One of those things is that people were blaming Islam for the extreme actions a few thugs on 9/11. Yet, I cannot see how Islam can be held accountable for those actions.

Another thing that upset me was the reaction of many Muslims in blaming America and all Americans for this book burning. The pastor and his flock who wanted to do this number less than 50 people out of 310 million Americans, most of whom would never burn a Koran.

 

[Jeremiah]

People who think religion should ever be about hating each other, are missing the point of religion altogether.

 

[crocusj]

That church in Florida is having their burning of the Qu'ran ceremony today in memory of the 9/11 victims. I personally have no problem with burning the Qu'ran or any other "holy book" for that matter. I just think that they are doing it for the wrong reasons. The Muslim religion is not any more responsible for 9/11 than any other religion is. To think that Christianity has any kind of superiority over Islam is ridiculous. An extremist can draw the idea of mass murder in the name of religion just as easily from the Bible as they can from the Qu'ran. In my opinion, they should burn one of every holy book including the Bible to protest murder in the name of religion. What is your opinion?

I cannot believe you have no problem with burning books! Would you say the same if it was the first or last copy of the Qu'ran (or any other book for that matter)..surely not. There is no "right" reason to burn a book. I don't know much but I do know that when books are burned people usually are too. The pastor burning the books is enjoying his 15 minutes, the Muslim crazies are enjoying their indignation...are either learning? The only thing you can be sure of in this whole sorry business is that no good will come of it and that - especially from a pastor - should be the only criterion for any extraordinary action. Don't burn books to protest religious murder, burn the idea.

 

[YmirGF]

That church in Florida is having their burning of the Qu'ran ceremony today in memory of the 9/11 victims.

The event of the century is now canceled.

I personally have no problem with burning the Qu'ran or any other "holy book" for that matter.

I don't think it is wise to burn any book, religiously oriented or not. I am fearful of those of you who have no problems with doing this.

I just think that they are doing it for the wrong reasons.

Are you seriously suggesting that there are sound reasons for burning books? I find that -- troubling.

The Muslim religion is not any more responsible for 9/11 than any other religion is.

You know, deep in your heart, that that statement is not true. If certain passages of the Qur'an are interpreted in a given way - the actions do make sense.

To think that Christianity has any kind of superiority over Islam is ridiculous.

The opposite is true because of the outlandish claims made by all too many Muslims.

An extremist can draw the idea of mass murder in the name of religion just as easily from the Bible as they can from the Qu'ran.

Unfortunately for Muslims, there just aren't that many Christians in this day and age who take the Bible literally or see it as unerring...

In my opinion, they should burn one of every holy book including the Bible to protest murder in the name of religion. What is your opinion?

Perhaps it would be better to just hug, get a cup of coffee and have a nice chat.

 

[Misty]

Book burning is pathetic, imo!

 

[I.S.L.A.M617]

You know, deep in your heart, that that statement is not true. If certain passages of the Qur'an are interpreted in a given way - the actions do make sense.

My point is that any religion has potential for terrorist ideologies. The same can be said of the Bible, the Torah, or any other holy book. Without religion, there wouldn't be any religious extremism. You can't really say Islam is the only religion responsible for ridiculous crimes.

 

[Misty]

My point is that any religion has potential for terrorist ideologies. The same can be said of the Bible, the Torah, or any other holy book. Without religion, there wouldn't be any religious extremism. You can't really say Islam is the only religion responsible for ridiculous crimes.

Religion is often the excuse for extremism I agree, but if there was no religion, another excuse would be found.

 

[I.S.L.A.M617]

I cannot believe you have no problem with burning books! Would you say the same if it was the first or last copy of the Qu'ran (or any other book for that matter)..surely not. There is no "right" reason to burn a book. I don't know much but I do know that when books are burned people usually are too. The pastor burning the books is enjoying his 15 minutes, the Muslim crazies are enjoying their indignation...are either learning? The only thing you can be sure of in this whole sorry business is that no good will come of it and that - especially from a pastor - should be the only criterion for any extraordinary action. Don't burn books to protest religious murder, burn the idea.

I don't think book burning in order to erase all memory of what a book has in it is right, but I have no problem with burning one in protest (kind of like burning an American flag). I obviously don't think it's right to burn every copy of a book.

 

[YmirGF]

I don't think book burning in order to erase all memory of what a book has in it is right, but I have no problem with burning one in protest (kind of like burning an American flag).

 

[SLAMH]

Religion is often the excuse for extremism I agree, but if there was no religion, another excuse would be found.

I strongly agree.

 

[I.S.L.A.M617]

Religion is often the excuse for extremism I agree, but if there was no religion, another excuse would be found.

I don't think religion is responsible for all extremist crimes, but when you look at the numbers, it's significant enough to say that a world free of religion would definitely be a better place.

 

[search the scriptures]

i ask, what good is burning a few qurans when there are so many more left, internet versions of the quran? i think these people acted in stupidity personally. if they really disagree with the quran what does the burning of less than 1% of the worlds qurans do? i would suggest they just keep it to themselves- the hate that is.

 

[AxisMundi]

Religion is often the excuse for extremism I agree, but if there was no religion, another excuse would be found.

But when people can be convinced that some ultimate authority, such as a Deity, has commanded that violence, entire peoples can be swept up into the conflict as passions rise as well as religious fervor.

My point is that any religion has potential for terrorist ideologies. The same can be said of the Bible, the Torah, or any other holy book. Without religion, there wouldn't be any religious extremism. You can't really say Islam is the only religion responsible for ridiculous crimes.

There are Christian terrorists organizations active at this very moment, some of which are found in the Top Ten Active Terrorist Groups.

One simply will not see this reported in the Judeo-Christian western news media to the extent that Muslim terrorists are.

 

[AxisMundi]

i ask, what good is burning a few qurans when there are so many more left, internet versions of the quran? i think these people acted in stupidity personally. if they really disagree with the quran what does the burning of less than 1% of the worlds qurans do? i would suggest they just keep it to themselves- the hate that is.

What if someone, say, shat upon the Shroud of Turin, wiped themsevles with it, and then burned it?

Or perhaps relived themselves in the Grotto?

Defaced the tomb of St. Paul?

 

[beenie]

i ask, what good is burning a few qurans when there are so many more left, internet versions of the quran? i think these people acted in stupidity personally. if they really disagree with the quran what does the burning of less than 1% of the worlds qurans do? i would suggest they just keep it to themselves- the hate that is.

it's not about getting rid of every copy of the Qur'an, it's a failed attempt at symbolism and hopes of eliciting a response...and dumb all around.

 

[.lava]

People who think religion should ever be about hating each other, are missing the point of religion altogether.

i agree; one way or another they would hate

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[battar]

You shouldn't burn books. It's the sort of thing the Nazi's did in the 1930's. If the Pastor wants to make a point, all he has to do is publish a cartoon of Mohammed.