The world now knows that Terry Jones, a preacher in Florida, is planning on burning the Qu'ran on September 11. Many people have urged him not to do so. I will add my voice to the chorus of intelligent, charitable human beings who respect the religious experience of others. It is very simple. Reverend Jones just needs to apply the golden rule: do unto Muslims as you would have Muslims do unto you. How would you feel if a group of people organized an event to burn a Bible? As Christians revere the Christian Scriptures, Muslims revere the Qu'ran. My argument does not need to delve into highly abstract theology. I am simply stating that we just need to follow the teachings and example of Jesus. Please respect others.
Moreover, respect for others is part of the moral fabric of America. Burning the sacred scriptures of another person's faith runs contrary to the spirit of our diverse society, a society whose very constitution requires that we do not interfere with the religion of others.
Finally, General Petraeus has commented that burning the Qu'ran will put our military in danger.
For all of the above mentioned reasons, please do not burn the Qu'ran.
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