Imam is Denying Deal Made With Rev. Terry Jones??

AP – Pastor Terry Jones of the Dove World Outreach Center speaks to the media as Imam Muhammad Musri of the …

Even though it was reported that the Quran burning was canceled because, the Rev Jones made a deal with Imam Feisal Abdul Rauf, it is now being said that the deal is denied by the Imam.

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"I told the pastor that I personally believe the mosque should not be there, and I will do everything in my power to make sure it is moved," Musri said. "But there is not any offer from there (New York) that it will be moved. All we have agreed to is a meeting, and I think we would all like to see a peaceful resolution."

Imam Feisal Abdul Rauf said he was surprised by the announcement and that he would not barter.

So, what's going on here? Is Jones trying to save face and, back out of the burning? Or, did he really believe that some deal was made? Who's lying here? I don't know. I better wait and reserve judgment on this one. I've already miscalled this! 

Speaking to reporters later, Jones was adamant that he was promised that the Islamic center would be moved, and said he would be "very, very disappointed" if it were not.

Thoughts?

Quick UPDATE from Twitter. Park 51 is reporting:

The Burning Shall Go On and On

AP – Pastor Terry Jones, right, of the Dove World Outreach Center arrives at a news conference with an armed

Rev. Terry Jones of the Dove World Outreach Center in Gainsville, FL, is determined to go forward with a bonfire, where he will burn Qurans.

Well, I hardly think this is anymore insensitive than what the Muslims are doing in NYC. Why is that protected? Why is everyone rushing to defend a mosque being built at Ground Zero but, the same people are not supporting this man's first amendment rights?

Let's take a look at the problem with Islam. This is a religion that is not just a normal religion that acts independent of government. In order to actually follow the Quran, you have to be a part of a community that follows Muslim law - Sharia law.

Let's look at what Iran is doing.

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Sakineh Mohammadi Ashtiani is a 43 year old woman who is a mother of 2 children. She committed adultery and her sentencing for this crime is being stoned to death. The case is being reviewed but, to even consider this is ridiculous and, just plain disgusting. 

Hangings are frequently carried out in Iran, whose legal system is a mix of civil statutes and Quran-inspired codes. Magistrates, who are often Muslim clerics, have wide latitude on sentences for crimes that break moral codes.

This is the wisdom of the Quran? This is supposed holy word? Stoning to death those who commit adultery? Did you know the Quran calls for the stoning of homosexuals? Yet, these good-for-nothing, bleeding heart liberals will tell you that we need to be sensitive to Muslims and their faith. Oh, but let all the waters of the ocean part if one Christian dare to speak out and, say something, or burn something!

What would these people say if a mosque wanted to burn the Bible? Don't think for one second these same people wouldn't be saying, "Oh, that's a freedom of expression we fight to have! It's okay for them to burn the Bible." 

What do you think?