Is Terry Jones the real problem?

The problem is not Terry Jones. In countries with real freedom, there will be plenty of provocateurs. It is the media and organizations --Politico reported in the case of Jones that it was the Council on American-Islamic Relations that first focused on the planned burning-- that have the ability to decide who gets attention. CAIR has now condemned the violence that resulted from Joness actions.

I do not believe that burning Korans is at all necessary to make a case for the concerns many of us have about radical Islam. Since the Jones controversy started, I have publicly disapproved of his stunt.

However, will the same people who rush to condemn Koran burning also condemn art or commentary that mocks the Christian faith? (Panelists John Mark Reynolds makes the same point, here) If not, is it because they feel there is no need to condemn Christian-bashing because Christians pose no risk of organizing a mob, storming an international organizations building, and cutting peoples heads off, as was done in Afghanistan?

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Please note that in discussing political issues, candidates positions and political party statements, Jordan Sekulow is offering analysis in his individual capacity as lawyer and commentator. He is not speaking on behalf of the American Center for Law & Justice. The ACLJ does not endorse or oppose candidates for public office. Nothing contained in this article should be construed as the position of the ACLJ.