Rev. Terry Jones wants to burn the Koran, and a lot of people are upset about the proposed mosque building site 2 blocks from ground zero in New York City. Who's right and whose wrong? The people wanting to place the masque near ground zero technically do have the "freedom of religion" portion of our Constitution on their side, however, good taste and decency would indicate that they are wrong. It would be extremely disrespectful to the memory of those who perished at the hands of Muslim extremists and their families.
Burning the Koran would be within the "freedom of speech" portion of our Constitution, but extremely
disrespectful to those who adhere to the Muslim faith. Being a Christian as is Rev. Jones I am inclined to believe that the Koran is heresy. "But though we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel to you than that which we have preached to you, let him be cursed." Galatians 1:8.
People have the right to believe what they want to. "Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter:
Fear God, and keep His commandments: for this is the whole duty of man." Ecclesiastes 12:13.
It's funny that Christians and Muslims share a common ancestry in Abraham, but cannot seem to abide in peace. There is some word that a possible "deal" may be reached about moving the mosque if Rev. Jones
doesn't burn the Koran. Let us hope this can be worked out without further anger and alienation.
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