tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19300080.post3128503362869944818..comments2023-03-25T16:28:33.590+03:00Comments on MPAGI.M: USA Pastor has right to burn Quran!MPAGI.M.MICHEALhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00544810747496146283noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19300080.post-19277290917839245972010-09-10T06:17:12.360+03:002010-09-10T06:17:12.360+03:00You might be amused that the Google ad served me w...You might be amused that the Google ad served me with this post is "Study the Bible online" ;-)<br /><br />Wow, you know I'm a white bleeding heart liberal American. Seems some Americans are always burning something. I think you're right that the Confederate battle flag is an emblem of racism, but there's an awful lot of meaning attached to it, so it's not just that.<br /><br />Popular music is often condemned by religious folks. Back in the early 1980's supposedly "hip" folks appropriated the penchant for burning records under the banner "Disco sucks." On the face they were complaining about homogeneous corporate formulas in music, but it always struck me there were racist undertones. I said as much recently and a friend said: "It was homophobic not racist." I'd never thought of that!<br /><br />Words and actions can cause real harm even if not bodily injury. I tend towards free speech absolutely, but cannot be blind to real harm. But that leaves what to do about it. Generally fighting speech with more speech is the best, at least when ignoring the speech is unbearable.<br /><br />It is a surprise to see a general elevate a pastor with a church of 50. But see nothing wrong with publicly saying the church's actions will have real repercussions.John Powershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17126222842766191343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19300080.post-6399272518349154522010-09-09T23:35:17.946+03:002010-09-09T23:35:17.946+03:00Excellent response. I don't like any book burn...Excellent response. I don't like any book burning but that's just me, I love books. I think this pastor is a dickhead but, it's just a book ffs. Printed words on paper. That's it. Further, he owns the book, it's his to do with as he pleases. If anyone doesn't like him burning a book, call him a dickhead, ignore him (best response)but don't try to stop him. It's his right to do so.Graham Martin-Roylenoreply@blogger.com