>>>Glad to see the official pronouncement from the Vatican and pray that all Catholics and all people of faith and goodwill stand foursquare against this sinful act. It seems to me that this would be such a major "no story" if the media and all of us would pay less attention to this "pastor". Follow Jesus' teaching and example. Here is the statement from the Vatican:
The Vatican condemned Wednesday a U.S. pastor's plan for a mass Koran burning to mark the anniversary of Sept. 11.
The Vatican's Pontifical Council for Inter-religious Dialogue released a statement criticizing Pastor Terry Jones of Florida's Dove World Outreach Center, who is behind the Koran burning plan.
The statement said the act was the wrong way to remember the people who lost their lives in the Sept. 11 attacks.
"These deplorable acts of violence, in fact, cannot be counteracted by an outrageous and grave gesture against a book considered sacred by a religious community. Each religion, with its respective sacred books, places of worship and symbols, has the right to respect and protection," the statement said.
"Each religious leader and believer is also called to renew the firm condemnation of all forms of violence, in particular those committed in the name of religion," the statement added.
The Vatican's comments added to a chorus of voices criticizing Jones' plans.
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