Question of the Week: Terry Jones and burning the Koran

Question of the Week: (9/12/10)

QUESTION--
Would you weigh in on Terry Jones’ actions and his intention to burn the Koran?


RESPONSE--
"Well, anyone who is familiar with the Compassion Revolution can probably guess how I would weigh in on Mr. Jone's actions. First, however, let me state that Freedom of Speech is a right that bares great importance and value to me. Let me also state that with that right, comes great responsibility. In regards to Mr. Jones' actions, I am less concerned about his right to speak freely when his thoughts and actions are so utterly irresponsible and display such little regard and respect for the rights of others. By threatening to burn the holy book of Islam, he is symbolically trampling on those rights. I would encourage him to simply love others, regardless of their chosen path of spiritual expression and show some respect for the right to freely express it--something that Americans do, indeed, carry.

I wish him the best and hope that these events will point him to a path of acceptance, respect and love for all of his brothers and sisters.

Thanks, True"