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Iran Slams Terry Jones Over Koran Burning & Demands U.S. Apology: ‘Absurd, Insulting & Provoking’

Iran Slams Terry Jones Over Koran Burning & Demands U.S. Apology

Florida pastor Terry Jones is at it again. The infamous Koran-burning faith leader set a copy of the holy book ablaze over the weekend in protest of Pastor Youcef Nadarkhani’s ongoing detainment in Iran. Two months ago, Jones threatened to take these actions as a result of the Christian’s continued captivity. Following the event, Iranian officials promptly issued a fierce response to the book-burning.

(Related: Terry Jones Burns Koran to Protest Iranian Pastor’s Imprisonment)

The Iranian Foreign Ministry released a statement condemning Jones’ actions and claiming that the West has been engaged in an ongoing campaign to spread Islamophobia across the globe.

“Without doubt, these lowly measures by the US pastor will result in religious hatred and in the wrath and resentment of the Muslims all over the world,” the statement read (another translation reads, “There is no doubt that this cheap American priest will cause religious hatred, anger and resentment throughout the Muslim world”).

According to PressTV, the statement also slammed the U.S. government for failing to appropriately handle the individuals who burned Korans at a U.S.-run air base in Afghanistan earlier this year. The silence coming from America, Iran believes, has emboldened people like Jones to act out in inappropriate ways.

Iran Slams Terry Jones Over Koran Burning & Demands U.S. Apology

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“Such indecent actions by the U.S. pastor definitely incite religious hatred and provoke the wrath of the world’s Muslims, and this makes the responsibility of the U.S. government heavier given its inaction to prevent the recurrence of such extremist actions,” The Tehran Times quotes the statement as saying.

Iran also called upon the U.S. to apologize to the Muslim world for the pastor’s actions, calling Jones’ antics ”absurd, insulting and provoking.” While it’s unlikely that officials will issue an official apology for the actions of an individual citizen, Jones will face local penalties. As a result of his unlawful burning, he was fined $300 after fire officials claimed he didn’t have the proper authorization to burn books.

Other Iranian politicians have spoken out against the pastor as well, with The Tehran Times writing:

MP Yunaten Bet Kelia, who represents the Assyrian and Chaldean communities in the Iranian parliament, said on Monday that the desecration of the Quran by the U.S. pastor was politically motivated.

Speaking to the Persian service of IRNA, Bet Kelia stated that minorities of Jews and Christians are living together peacefully in Iran, adding, “The people (behind the move), who are puppets of the (global) arrogance (forces of imperialism), should be aware that they cannot sow discord among (followers of different) religions through such actions.”
These comments, though, will likely do little to prevent Jones from continuing to take actions that anger the Muslim world. Even the Pentagon has been unable to dissuade him from using such vitriolic antics.

“The image of Mohammed and the Koran will be burned as a form of demonstration and protest against the brutality, murder, rape and destruction of Islam that has taken place over a 1,400 year history and has not stopped,” the pastor said at the event. “Today is not a day of celebration by no means, it is actually a very sad day. It is sad that something like this needs to take place. It is sad that this type of step must be done.”

Here’s footage of the burning:

Comments (132)

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  • cmjones
    Posted on April 30, 2012 at 11:22pm

    Ya gotta be breaking kidding me! Free speech ass hole. He can burn his home country’s flag and nothing happens.

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    • Detroit paperboy
      Posted on April 30, 2012 at 11:35pm

      Screw em, I wipe my ass with the Koran on a daily basis…. I encourage all Americans to do so !!! The anti -Christ is Islam……..

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    • CatB
      Posted on April 30, 2012 at 11:37pm

      They chop off people‘s heads for God’s sake … and we say nothing .. and now they want an apology .. H NO! I don’t condone this idiot either .. but he isn’t killing anyone .. I am sick of put out Muslims .

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    • muhamed
      Posted on May 1, 2012 at 12:40am

      I wizzed on the Koran, used a few pages to wipe some dog dung off my shoes, then tossed the remainder in my fireplace. how you like me now….akmanadenanutjob!

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    • Itsjusttim
      Posted on May 1, 2012 at 12:59am

      I think Tehran should be slammed by a massive earthquake.

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    • tzion
      Posted on May 1, 2012 at 2:44am

      I don’t care what he said, I‘m not apologizing for something I didn’t do. And don’t you dare tell me “it’s diplomatic”.

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    • johnpaulkuchtajr
      Posted on May 1, 2012 at 3:05am

      To really wrap ur arms around what is really going on at all levels in Muslimland, go take Frank Gaffney’s ten part course on the Muslim Brotherhood in America. That’s also the site name; but, the censors won’t let me put it all together for you, will they?

      By the time ur finished the first nine parts, you’ll want to curse, puke and a combo of both. Gaffney has nailed it down pretty tight. Between the Occupiers’ May Day fun and the BS from the radical Muslims, it may not be just another spring day/

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    • nzkiwi
      Posted on May 1, 2012 at 3:55am

      Umm… Do you actually have to have “proper authorisation” to burn a book in America?

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    • NHwinter
      Posted on May 1, 2012 at 3:42pm

      Burn down some mosques and kill some muslims like they burn Christian Churches and kill the Christians.

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  • silenthell
    Posted on April 30, 2012 at 11:21pm

    I got a response for Iran and it only involves one finger!

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    • brother_ed
      Posted on April 30, 2012 at 11:30pm

      @SILENTHELL

      I am old enough to remember a bumper sticker very similar to that.

      Does anyone else remember the “Hey Iran” bumper sticker that had a picture of Mickey Mouse giving the finger?

      It’s a classic!

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    • Gladius_Doctorae
      Posted on April 30, 2012 at 11:31pm

      Give them the other three fingers, that gives them the whole flock!

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    • lukerw
      Posted on April 30, 2012 at 11:34pm

      I would burn my copy… but it’s filled with book marks for the Crazy Parts!

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    • nzkiwi
      Posted on May 1, 2012 at 3:58am

      I like the Warren Beatty quote from the movie “Bugsy”

      “Why don’t you suck your apology out of my d!ck!”

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    • mike_trivisonno
      Posted on May 1, 2012 at 6:04am

      If it makes muslims angry then, be definition, you do a good thing.

      Burning the Koran is totally acceptable and totally a good thing to do.

      Better would be to work for the deportation of muslims.

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  • acovenantinblood
    Posted on April 30, 2012 at 11:20pm

    The last time this man burned a Koran, he got innocent Christians killed in Indonesia. I care too much for my brothers and sisters in Christ than to jeopardize their lives with my out of control emotional acts. Instead of burning a Koran, maybe we should read it so that we can witness to Muslims about Christ.

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    • KangarooJack
      Posted on April 30, 2012 at 11:28pm

      Please, PLEASE, re-read your post. Read it again, please.

      This person’s actions did NOT kill people.

      When, someday, somehow, you figure out that Muslims Hate us-this means Buddhists/Jains/Christians/Pagans/Atheists/etc. When WHEN YOU figure this out-it will be too late.

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    • CatB
      Posted on April 30, 2012 at 11:38pm

      They don’t need an excuse to KILL .. it is WHAT THEY DO!

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    • Loki
      Posted on May 1, 2012 at 12:09am

      This preacher did nothing but exercise his first amendment rights as an american citizen.
      those that killed christians in indonesia were islamic… quran burning doesnt kill people nutbag islamic members kill people…

      and the firedepartment charging $300 for burning a book?? WTF…
      if it was some 99%er buring the bible it would be praised and allowed as first amendment speech….

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    • kryptonite
      Posted on May 1, 2012 at 12:15am

      @KangarooJack
      This person’s actions did NOT kill people.
      ———
      Well, KJ, I’ll have to disagree with you there. It’s called “instigating.” It’s like saying Barack Hussein is not responsible for the Arab Spring. He is, absolutely. He instigated it. When you have the power to unleash evil and you knowingly do so even though you are not the direct agent, you are morally responsible for the evil that is done. This guy has blood on his hands. Not all Christians have died or will die at the hand of Islamists because of him. But he does bears guilt for some, and he *will* pay before God for their lives.

      .

       
    • Teufel Hunden
      Posted on May 1, 2012 at 12:34am

      ACOVENANTINBLOOD: That’s some funny stuff you got there.

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    • Bruce P.
      Posted on May 1, 2012 at 9:39pm

      His actions did not kill Christians in Indonesia. The Muslims who committed those murders were responsible for their own actions. They simply used his Koran burning as an excuse, and surely would have found another excuse so that they may kill.

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    • kaydeebeau
      Posted on May 3, 2012 at 6:12pm

      The islamists just kill – nothing we do instigates it. the koran and islamists belief instigates it.

      If we are “nice” to them or “hateful” to them, the end result is the same.

      Experience tells me the best way to stop a bully is to stand up to them with a full frontal challenge.

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  • geonj
    Posted on April 30, 2012 at 11:15pm

    we are free here. free to hate islam and burn korans.

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  • Maxim Crux
    Posted on April 30, 2012 at 11:15pm

    I am sure Obama will be more than happy to apologize for this idiot.

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  • MachoMuchacho
    Posted on April 30, 2012 at 11:14pm

    Yup…That whole “Free Speech” and “1st Amendment Rights” thing sure is a bitch when its used against you, huh? Cryin’ Christine Mathews, Ragin’ Rick Maddow, Olber-wtf, Hollywood et. al., Oblammo Administration, and Mooslims alike aghast that Free Speech trumps pretty much everything.

    Plastic Nancy Granny Fran Pelosi unavailable for comment…

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  • DEFCON4
    Posted on April 30, 2012 at 11:10pm

    Nonsense Begets Nonsense ….

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  • possom
    Posted on April 30, 2012 at 11:08pm

    This look’s like a job for obama! apologize apologize apologize!

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  • Smokey_Bojangles
    Posted on April 30, 2012 at 11:08pm

    If You buy Korans the money goes to terrorist.Even if you buy them to burn them.I I Have never had a Muslim offer me a free Koran. Bibles are given away all the time.

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    • BreeZee
      Posted on April 30, 2012 at 11:12pm

      I’m sure barry will be on another apology tour now, with that being said, I couldn’t give a rats A** bout how muslims feel about their book. These are the same ppl condoning christian churches being burned to the ground.

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    • Gladius_Doctorae
      Posted on April 30, 2012 at 11:18pm

      Who pays for them, just take them off of the fellas that selflessly gave their lives for islaxm. PS the x is silent.

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    • kryptonite
      Posted on May 1, 2012 at 12:52am

      @SMOKEY_BOJANGLES
      Great pt. and highly ironic.

      Now because of this freaking idiot, brother Nadarkhani will have to endure even more unbearable torture than before. This guy gets his inspiration from the pit of hell. He is helping Satan kill Christians, just like the Islamists he so openly purports to oppose. His demons are working in sync with theirs. Can anybody tell him? And can we stop calling him “pastor,” please?

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    • PIGSWILLNEVERFLY
      Posted on May 1, 2012 at 7:59am

      If i had one of these evil books i would burn it to ash so no one else could be mentally infected with hate. I would never buy one just to burn it or feel the need to advertise it. I understand it was a symbolic protest to get attention for the Christian jailed in Iran. Bless them both.

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  • CharlestonJohn
    Posted on April 30, 2012 at 11:07pm

    You guys got to watch this Obama video it is so funny heres the link
    http://youtu.be/hUUobDDNE0E

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  • spirited
    Posted on April 30, 2012 at 11:06pm

    Iran also called upon the U.S. to apologize to the Muslim world for the pastor’s actions, calling Jones’ antics ”absurd, insulting and provoking”.
    ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~APOLOGIZE to the Muslim WORLD ?
    The worlds is a ‘big’ place…..and it is NOT Muslim (not yet).

    >Sign-language is included in our First Amendment.

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  • Gladius_Doctorae
    Posted on April 30, 2012 at 11:05pm

    The koran will never have importance,thats why we use the pages of the koran/korap as toilet paper, one page at a time. nothing personal, it just has more sheets than scott tp, is cheaper (as far as content) and is more absorbent than bounty. Not really, but if it blows your muslim hair back, I’m for it. BTW, are you sure all those virgins you’re supposed to get are women, or are they goats, perhaps boys. from the way you treat women on this earth, and the staying power you seem to have in battle, I just dont see anyone sticking around for your sexual prowess. Im betting your women are having a better time with kosher dill pickles.

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    • 13th Imam
      Posted on April 30, 2012 at 11:14pm

      The Koran’s I find in the Free book store make great fire starters in my wood stove. I think about Iran while the fire crackles.

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    • GBTVFan_Non_American_Overseas
      Posted on May 1, 2012 at 12:25am

      What made you think they wouldn’t be extremely happy having little boys and goats instead of young virgin girls???….That would be an extra for them!

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  • Deda1
    Posted on April 30, 2012 at 11:04pm

    We have been using the pages of the koran for toilet paper. lol

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  • beckwill
    Posted on April 30, 2012 at 11:04pm

    Where is Spike Lee tweeting Terry Jones’ address. I’m sure Mahmoud is a follower.

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  • cuinsong
    Posted on April 30, 2012 at 11:02pm

    Personally I would tell Iran to kiss my a&&

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  • Captain Crunch
    Posted on April 30, 2012 at 10:58pm

    Terry Jones does not care about the fate of Christians and Jews who live in Muslim countries. The man is an inciteful provocateur risking the lives of others by his actions.

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    • cuinsong
      Posted on April 30, 2012 at 11:08pm

      Do you really think that this act as stupid as it is makes one bit of difference in how the Muslims feel about us. Really!

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    • Gladius_Doctorae
      Posted on April 30, 2012 at 11:11pm

      whoa, dont get your crunchberries in an uproar capn crunch. The Christians and Jews have always been in danger from the alla la lah worshippers? Since when did mooslips need an excuse for violence? Go back to your little tree house and make more fudge stripes.

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  • 82dAirborne
    Posted on April 30, 2012 at 10:57pm

    While I still believe this Pastor is an idiot the rest of the story is telling:
    “..he was fined $300 after fire officials claimed he didn’t have the proper authorization to burn books.” What “authorization” is needed? Do people get a permit to burn an American flag? A bible?
    “The people (behind the move), who are puppets of the (global) arrogance (forces of imperialism), should be aware that they cannot sow discord among (followers of different) religions through such actions.” – Seems to me that is exactly what he has done.
    “Without doubt, these lowly measures by the US pastor will result in religious hatred and in the wrath and resentment of the Muslims all over the world,” – What’s new about that??????
    Radical Islam is evil.

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    • cuinsong
      Posted on April 30, 2012 at 11:05pm

      If not this they will find another reason to hate the west. They just want to kill you & me period.

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    • kryptonite
      Posted on May 1, 2012 at 12:00am

      @82AIRBORNE
      Great points, but you lost me in your last sentence. “Radical Islam” is a misnomer. Islam IS intrinsically radical. Muhammad was an evil, radical man, and his Koran reflects that fact. That’s why hundreds of innocent people die and thousands of ordinary Muslims riot in the streets every time that sh*tbook is put to proper use.

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  • randy
    Posted on April 30, 2012 at 10:54pm

    I’ve got your apology right here Iran. come and get it. I’ll be wearing the infidel t shirt.

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  • Larry E
    Posted on April 30, 2012 at 10:54pm

    It’s so nice to see that the religion of peace and love can do whatever they want, but get their backs all up when they’re offended by someone or something. I’ve heard that Korans burned in hog fat make a nice flame.

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  • Bruce P.
    Posted on April 30, 2012 at 10:54pm

    Dear Iranian Foreign Minister,

    Terry Jones is a private US citizen. While I abhor book burning, he has every right to do so. Those same rights that protect and allow Muslims to worship in peace in the United States.

    These same rights are not enjoyed by religious or ethnic minorities in your country. Persecution and oppression is the rule. Thus far, Iran has not shown concern, or apologized for, spreading resentment or religious hatred. Your nation should issue an apology, not only for the systematic oppression of these minorities, but for the insult to your own faith. Your nation seems to believe that Islam is so fragile that it is threatened by the mere existence of adherents to other faiths.

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    • The-Monk
      Posted on April 30, 2012 at 11:07pm

      @Bruce P.
      Seems like you just stepped over the Ron Paul foreign policy “line” by trying to effect a change in a foreign countries doings. Ron Paul would not be happy. : (

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    • spirited
      Posted on April 30, 2012 at 11:07pm

      Well said.

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    • Gladius_Doctorae
      Posted on April 30, 2012 at 11:29pm

      The koran is not a book, its a (RM2S4POCC) rectangular, mobile, multi sheet 4th point of contact cleanser…so youre covered as far as “book” burning goes. Fire for effect.

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    • brother_ed
      Posted on April 30, 2012 at 11:37pm

      @BRUCE P.

      I don’t always agree with him, I am man enough to admit that BRUCE has a point.

      It goes to show that, even though we don’t see eye to eye on everything, we can give credit where credit is do.

      Let’s use this as a starting point for getting along with BRUCE.

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    • RLTW
      Posted on April 30, 2012 at 11:39pm

      Well said for an atheist POS who only wants to establish that US law allows for this action, your problem is that you hold Christianity in the same contempt that most here hold islam.

      You of course would justify this by bringing up ancient actions by Christians while applying them to modern day religion.

      Let me ask you this atheist, do you believe in the importance of history?

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    • kryptonite
      Posted on May 1, 2012 at 1:40am

      @Bruce P.
      “While I abhor book burning…”
      ———
      Really? That’s a strong feeling. So did you mean any ol’ book or the holy Koran?

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    • Bruce P.
      Posted on May 1, 2012 at 9:22pm

      BROTHER_ED — I think you will find we agree on a lot more than we disagree on.

      RLTW — I’m a “POS” for being an atheist? Why is that? Yes, I am an atheist, but I hold no religions in contempt. I come from a family of believers; my grandfather helped build a church with his own hands, I’m very proud of that. I hold a person no ill for believing. But I will hold contempt for how a person behaves in the name of their religion. Big difference.

      As for the “ancient actions of Christians” that I brought up, I did no such thing. Perhaps you can explain.

      Kryptonite — any book. It is not only a waste but exposes the burner for the fearful person they are.

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  • lassiegirldawn
    Posted on April 30, 2012 at 10:50pm

    WTF if they find a copy of a Bible it is burned and the people thrown in jail awaiting beheading

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  • lessoneleg
    Posted on April 30, 2012 at 10:47pm

    where was Al Jezeerah when the Muslim groups tossed a grenade into the Christian Church this past weekend killing 20. No where to be found. No consternation, no demanding action. Nothing.
    I don’t agree with defacing a religious book, but I do demand equal action and opinion from Islam when it does horrible things to Christians and other groups.

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  • KangarooJack
    Posted on April 30, 2012 at 10:42pm

    I’m sorry, I’ve poured over many local laws- City to County to State…and I’ve yet to come across a local ordinance that prohibits the banning of burning a book.

    Please, tell me-where is this Authority that grants permits to burn books?

    Shout out to the local Fire Dept. – - – *******!!!

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  • Southerner01
    Posted on April 30, 2012 at 10:39pm

    Funny that they see no problem with throwing Christians in their jails for being Christian, but they have problems with a copy of their cheap little book being burned. Someone needs to create Koran tiolet paper. It would be a best seller.

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  • Mutiny
    Posted on April 30, 2012 at 10:38pm

    This idiot is just looking for people to send him money. By burning the Koran he is giving it more importance. This fuels Muslims. They are not a religion of peace. This guy is no different than Sharpton or Jackson trying to incite angry to get money.

    Report Post » Mutiny  
    • Welcome Black Carter
      Posted on May 1, 2012 at 8:47am

      “will cause religious hatred, anger and resentment throughout the Muslim world”

      Seriously? This describes islam on any normal day, without a koran burning. I say, burn away! It’s like taking a shot at satan.

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