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September 11, 2010

Top Ten Reasons 'Burn a Qur'an Day' is Anti-Biblical


James N. Watkins
September 10, 2010
The Christian Post

The Dove World Outreach Center, a non-denominational church in Gainesville, Florida, announced in July that it would host a Qur'an burning event on its church property in observance of the anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks "to warn Americans about the dangers of Islam."

While the church's pastor, Terry Jones, may not burn Qur'ans after all, Fred "God Hates Fags" Phelps is promising to do so if Jones is a "sissy" and doesn't.

Also, another character is promising to burn Qur'ans on the Wyoming Capitol steps. (The crazy meter is spiking!)

So, I have in my right hand, direct from my home office in Corn Borer, Indiana, today's category:

Top Ten Reasons "Burn a Qur'an Day" is Anti-Biblical

10. It goes against the Bible's teaching to "let your conversation always be full of grace." (Colossians 4:6)

9. It goes against the Bible's teaching to "love your neighbor." (Leviticus 19:18, Matthew 22:39)

8. It goes against the Bible's teaching to "love your enemies." (Matthew 5:43)

7. It goes against the Bible's teaching to "do unto others as you would have them do unto you." (Matthew 22:39, Luke 6:31)

6. It goes against the Bible's teaching of "overcoming evil with good." ((Romans 12:21)

5. It goes against the Bible's teaching of "vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord." (Romans 12:19)

4. It goes against the Bible's teaching to be "full of truth and grace." (John 1:14)

3. It goes against the Bible's teaching to "live at peace with everyone." (Romans 12:18)

2. It goes against the Bible's teaching to "be wise as a serpent, gentle as a dove" (Matthew 10:16)

1. It goes against the Bible's teaching that "whoever spreads slander is a fool" (Proverbs 10:18)

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