Utopia Talk / Politics / Get ready for another 9/11

Kilo Member	Thu Sep 09 16:10:49 What an idiot http://abc...rn-koran-day/story?id=11575665 Who Is Terry Jones? Pastor Behind 'Burn a Koran Day' Controversial Florida Pastor Preaches 'Islam Is of the Devil' Like the prophets of old, Terry Jones has a message -- and it's fiery. The controversial Florida preacher, who first lit a spark on Facebook when he called for people around the world to set fire to copies of the Koran, is now at the center of an international conflagration. Jones' plan to set ablaze thousands of copies of the Muslim holy book on Sept. 11, a day he's dubbed International Burn a Koran Day, has become a flashpoint. What has been seen for weeks as a strange front in the culture wars, this weekend became a front in America's real war, with Gen. David Patraeus weighing in to say he believed the display would be detrimental and dangerous to U.S. troops fighting in Afghanistan. Jones recently told ABC News he and his flock would continue "to pray" on whether they would follow through with the bonfire, but suggested they would indeed burn the books on Sept.11. Jones, 58, is perhaps the unlikely face of what's become a small but international movement that preys on growing hostility and uneasiness in the lead up this year's 9/11 anniversary of the U.S. terrorist attacks. A former hotel manager, Jones, who worked as a missionary in Europe for 30 years, took over as head of the Dove World Outreach Center, a fundamentalist Christian church in Gainesville, Fla., in 1996. He is often seen on the church's 20-acre compound with a pistol strapped to his hip. A fan of Mel Gibson's "Braveheart" -- a poster adorns his office walls at the church -- Jones launched an online video series called the "Braveheart Show," which he uses to preach anti-Islamic sermons to an audience larger than the 50 families who belong to the church. Jones is the author of "Islam Is of the Devil." That phrase also adorns several billboards on his church's property. Jones said he first began using the phrase last year but since 2002 has marked 9/11 with sermons about Islam and the dangers he believes are inherent in the faith. In August 2009, two children, a 10-year-old and a 15-year-old, who belong to Jones' church, were sent to school wearing T-shirts that read "Islam Is of the Devil." They were sent home for dress code violations. According to the Gainesville Sun, Alachua County officials revoked part of the church's tax-exempt status earlier this year, saying portions of the 20-acre campus are used in for-profit businesses. The property is valued at more than $1.6 million, but the 1,700-square-foot taxable portion is worth only $135,000, according to the Gainsville Sun.
Hot Rod Member	Thu Sep 09 16:15:18 He reminds me of some of the nutcases on the other side of the fence posting to this forum.
Dickhead UPer Member	Thu Sep 09 16:16:39 Actually, there was a press conference and he isn't going to have a burning and supposedly meeting with the IMAM about moving the cultural center in NY.
Hot Rod Member	Thu Sep 09 16:19:54 The Imam in New York has flat out stated if the center is not built there it will cause trouble. I take that to mean that America *MAY* be in for some European style Muslim rioting. Also, they have changed the name back to Cordoba.
Hot Rod Member	Thu Sep 09 16:20:20 Maybe worse.
Dickhead UPer Member	Thu Sep 09 16:20:57 Yeah, that is pretty much different than the press conference that just occured. Perhaps go back to watching your FOX CHANNEL you will know of this recent update. Fuckhead.
Hot Rod Member	Thu Sep 09 16:24:50 I'm listening to music right now. Where did you get your newsflash? MSNBC.
Dickhead UPer Member	Thu Sep 09 16:26:40 Right, right you're listening to music and not watching FOX. I'm sure. Well, let it be known, I told you so.
The Children Member	Thu Sep 09 16:28:20 Only in Amelika.
Dickhead UPer Member	Thu Sep 09 16:28:30 http://www...n-burning-florida-church_N.htm
The Powers That Be Member	Thu Sep 09 16:41:33 So now he's not only crazy but gutless too. Should've went through with it.
Dickhead UPer Member	Thu Sep 09 16:46:56 Donated? You're not Christian, why would you do something so stupi.....nevermind look who I am responding to.
Dickhead UPer Member	Thu Sep 09 16:47:27 I am going to burn bibles because that would be equally as awesome.
Dickhead UPer Member	Thu Sep 09 16:51:38 This wouldn't have a big fucking deal if the media didn't get a hold of it. I am curious how it had gotten out....only one can wonder. It would equally be as awesome if your house got burned down.
Dickhead UPer Member	Thu Sep 09 16:56:07 Oh so you're resorting ot using more than one handle again?
Dickhead UPer Member	Thu Sep 09 17:01:59 I wasn't given an ultimatum to stick with one handle. You were.
Kilo Member	Thu Sep 09 17:07:09 lol dickhead haven't an argument with his self.....interesting
Aeros Member	Thu Sep 09 17:09:53 He who shall remain nameless was struck from this thread.
Dickhead UPer Member	Thu Sep 09 17:12:19 Damn I was kicking my own ass.
Cthulhu Tentacle Rapist	Thu Sep 09 23:08:15 'Would anybody here support me if I went and organized a Koran burning day?' Only if you have the balls to do it in Mecca.
Sam Adams Member	Thu Sep 09 23:16:46 why are all the retards that saying burning flags is cool the same ones saying its illegal to burn a koran?
Cthulhu Tentacle Rapist	Thu Sep 09 23:18:22 It's because they are retarded.
Hot Rod Member	Thu Sep 09 23:19:18 Because it is usually The American Flag that is being burned and they love the poor misunderstood Muslims and they despise America.
Clitoral Hood The Bloody Scourge	Thu Sep 09 23:41:03 sam, if you want to go burn a koran, go buy one and light it on fire. have at it. if you want to burn an american flag, have at it. if you want to hold a rally to do it for the simple purpose of offending people and inflaming a population, you're a complete tool. but have at it. I'll sit to the side, point, and laugh at your retarded ass. note, I'm only calling your ass retarded if you felt the need to create or attend a rally to do this.
ehcks Member	Fri Sep 10 12:07:31 ^That. If you want to be a bigoted asshole, keep it to yourself.
Paramount Member	Fri Sep 10 12:16:30 "Because it is usually The American Flag that is being burned" Hey, it's free speech, isn't it?
Clitoral Hood The Bloody Scourge	Fri Sep 10 15:42:36 thank you ehcks.
KreeL Member	Fri Sep 10 19:47:01 I didn't realize sammy was a preacher.
Average European Member	Sat Sep 11 01:41:46 The emotions of people who get riled up over a planned mosque near ground zero are unimportant and should be ignored. The emotions of people who get riled up over some idiot burning books are unimportant and should be ignored.
KreeL Member	Sat Sep 11 02:17:30 I think this could become a fad! Let me know when we burn the Book of Mormon{tm}. WOOT!
KreeL Member	Sat Sep 11 02:18:58 As for the Quran, it's not like we're burning ALL religous books - but it's a good start!
Paramount Member	Sat Sep 11 03:25:37 I find it funny that Muslims in Pakistan are saying: "don't burn the Quran" at the same time as they are putting fire to the USAian flag. rofl
KreeL Member	Sat Sep 11 04:24:14 I think this preacher should just go ahead and fire a Quran up! How hard is it for Kareem Abdul Jabbar to find him? LOL
Paramount Member	Sat Sep 11 07:11:26 So why doesn't Obama ask Pakistan to stop burning the holy USian flag?
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