Religious leaders condemn Koran attack
The actions of an American evangelical priest’s decision to go ahead with plans to burn copies of the Koran as a remembrance of September 11 attacks received worldwide condemnation today from religious leaders.
Inter faith advisers for the diocese of Chichester, The Revd John Chitham and Ms Mary–Jane Burkett today responded to the proposed burning.
“The news that an obscure pastor in the USA is going to publicly burn copies of the Koran fills us with dismay. Jesus message is one of love: to love our neighbour and to love our enemy. Most Muslims are simply our good neighbours. We are called by Jesus to love and not to hate, and we hope and pray that all Christians in Sussex will live up to His call.”
The Bishop of Chichester John hind said: “I was horrified to hear the news report, which reminded me of the Nazi burning of Jewish religious texts. Christians in the West especially need to be aware of the effect of their statements and actions on Christians in other parts of the world.”
Lisa Williamson
Diocesan Communications Officer
Diocese of Chichester
Tel: 01273 425791 Mob: 07775022461
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