Terry Jones burns Koran; Christians, Muslims protest (photos, videos)
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On March 28, 2011 it was announced that a group of Christians and Muslims would speak at a Baptist church in Detroit, Michigan in protests of the Florida pastor, Terry Jones, who oversaw the burning of the Koran last week. Terry Jones made worldwide headlines when he threatened to hold an event outside of his Gainesville, Florida church commemorating the ninth anniversary of the September 11th attacks by burning the Koran. He had called the event, “International Burn a Koran Day,” but after great backlash and a meeting with the FBI, he backed out. On March 20, 2011 between 4:00 pm and 10:00 pm, Terry Jones oversaw another pastor, Wayne Sapp, as they put the religion of Islam on trial, found the faith guilty, and then oversaw the burning of the Koran.
You may watch the mock trial and Koran burning in the video player to the left.
As Terry Jones announced he is taking his message, and quite possibly Koran burning activities, to Detroit, Michigan.
The official “International Judge the Koran Day” Facebook page has 760 fans and also includes photos from the mock trial.
The photos show what appear to be church members to the left side in a jury box, Terry Jones sitting at a judge’s seat and a man dressed in Middle Eastern clothing observing the proceedings. He was then called to the stand where he gave his “testimony.” It was later revealed that Ahmed Abaza (who is the founder of the network that helped stream the event The Truth TV) is a former Muslim who accepted Jesus Christ as his savior in 1987.
You may read a full account of those involved in the trial at the Dove World website in the links below.
During a recent interview, Terry Jones announced he would protest the Islamic Center of America in Dearborn, Michigan, which prompted a group of leaders within the Christian and Muslim community to arrange a counter protest at the King Solomon Baptist Church in Detroit, Michigan.
Important Links
Dove World Outreach Center: International Judge the Koran Day
Website by Terry Jones that consists of his writings, live coverage of his Koran burning ceremonies
Official Stand up America with Dr. Terry Jones Facebook page
Photo Album from International Judge the Koran Day and Koran Burning
Official International Judge the Koran Day Facebook page with photos
Interview with Reverend Charles Williams II of King Solomon Baptist Church
Testimony of Ahmed Abazza (who served as prosecutor in Terry Jones’ mock trial)
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