PASTOR Terry Jones who set off a huge public outcry when he announced last year that he wanted to burn copies of Quran in his church has hit the headlines again.
This time, he has announced his desire to put the Muslim’s holy book on trial.
The pastor wants to hold an event inside his Gainesville church and judge the Islamic book.
However, Imam Muhammad Musri representing the Islamic Society of Central Florida said the pastor was trying to incite violence again.
“My first reaction was, ‘Here we go again’,” said Imam Musri.
Musri played a big role in trying to help defuse tension after Jones announced his plans for ‘International Burn a Quran Day’ last September.
“What Terry Jones has done in the past, and is attempting to do again, is to incite violence,” said Musri.
A Gainesville police representative told news reporters they are ‘very aware’ of Pastor Jones’ newest plans, and have sent officers to speak with him.
The media attention, according to Imam Musri, is what Jones wants the most.
“I think the media should deny him that attention, because there’s nothing good he’s trying to say,” said Musri. “He’s trying to create controversy.”
