I see the action of Pastor Terry Jones to burn the Koran as an expression of fear. After 911 America has changed. So much more than before there is now a sense of fear, insecurity and anxiety. The terrorists have indeed spread terror. It is taking it’s affect on America- yes, even Christians in America. Yet we, Christians, should not let fear rule us. The entirety of Scripture is full of the command ‘Don’t be afraid.’ The Scripture says that, since the Lord gave His life for us on the cross, He will take care of us and be with us, even in the face of death (Psalm 23). We need to say NO to fear and all the actions that flow from fear, even Koran burning. We need to say YES to faith in the living God who walks with us and show mercy to all.
David Junker
lay-missionary in Japan
* a letter to editors
