terry jones

Last week the nation (and much of the world) watched Terry Jones, pastor of a minuscule Florida congregation, threaten to burn copies of the Qur’an on September 11, abruptly change his mind. But while much of the media attention to this story has actually revolved around, well, the media attention itself, this is a good time to ask ourselves what it means, historically and symbolically, to burn a holy book. And what does book burning have to do with the crucifixion?

Terry Jones had told media he secured a deal.

And they shouldn’t love the GOP because it’s anti-Islam.

Despite condemnation by evangelicals and others, the utter ordinariness of demeaning Islam persists.

Now, please, be nice, everyone, and get back to work!