I've linked this article, in the middle of my Yellowstone exploits, because it fascinates me.
When Jesus was asked, 'Which is the greatest commandment of the law?', he answered, 'You shall love the Lord your God with all of your heart, with all of your soul, and with all of your mind'. This is the first and great commandment. The second is like it: Love your neighbor as yourself' (Matthew 22:34-40).
I'm not really sure how this Pastor justifies his actions or holds to this second most important commandment without violating it by his non-violent protest.
I do find it alternatively interesting, though, that the same people that are denouncing this action in Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, etc., are also the same group of people that hold hatred to the West and think nothing of the imprisonment of Christians (killing), burning of the US Flag on a daily basis, and blatantly plan to build a Mosque over the bodies of many US citizens who died in 9/11 (who died as a result of a terrorist Muslim sect holding to the Quran as their reason for their actions).
It appears to be as hypocritical. Its ok for them to do whatever they wish to us, but as soon as aggression is pointed to them, immediate negative reaction is promised. Certainly not the principal of peace and forgiveness that Jesus spent so much time articulating. 'Blessed are the peacemakers', etc.
Legally, there is nothing wrong with burning the Quran or the Bible or any other religious book. But according to God's law, I think there might be a lot wrong with it.
Grace & PEACE.
PLW
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