- Burning a Koran, as is threatened by a nutty cult-like church in Florida.
- Blessing a Koran, as is planned by a Congregational Church in Irvine, CA.
The first may end up being physically dangerous if they go through with the stunt, but I think the second carries some genuine spiritual danger:
A Florida church plans to burn the Quran on Sept. 11, but an Irvine church will be blessing the Muslim holy book the next day.
The Irvine United Congregational Church, which has hosted both a synagogue and a mosque in its facilities, will invite members and visitors to honor the Quran during regularly scheduled services at 8:45 a.m. and 10:45 a.m., at 4915 Alton Parkway.
“Muslims are simply walking a different path than us up the same mountain in order to build a right relationship with God,” said the Rev. Paul Tellstrom of the decision. “Our congregation desires to stand with Muslim brothers and sisters who find themselves and their faith assaulted and disparaged.”
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It would not occur to me that blessing a Quran was of any danger, either physical or spiritual. I view it as recognition given to the fundamental document of another religious denomination whose tenets are different from those of Christianity, however, I see no danger or issue of a religious nature.
Well Robert, there would be no danger if all religions were just man-made constructs that weak, ignorant people use to explain their world; potato, potahto.
If, on the other hand, the tenets of Christianity are true; that there is one God who made all things; that God had only one son, Jesus; that salvation is through ONLY that son; that God is a jealous God who will not tolerate any other gods before Him; then a Christian who tries to put God's blessing on a false doctrine is treading on (spirituality) dangerous ground.
Very dangerous indeed
seee John 14:6 and the rest of the Bible
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