Some say that any publicity is good publicity. That is certainly the case for an obscure religious sect in the United States. This sect claims to be a new religion - and despite having just thirty-two followers and being totally unknown it has achieved world news status.
It's leader has threatened a public book burning ceremony today - the ninth anniversary of the attack on the twin tower World Trade centre in New York.
The particular book to be burned is the Koran, the holy book of Islam - and that has thrust the threat on news broadcasts from every country on this planet - and in particular - is seen as an attack on Islam in most Islamic countries.
If the preacher heading this sect was looking for recognition - in the hope of attracting more followers - he has certainly succeeded - but at what cost ?
This totally unprovoked action will certainly incite Muslims inclined to jihad and there is every chance that a few may be moved to violence against non Muslims.
That seems to be part of the price we must pay for democracy and the right of free speech. Some religious boofhead can make an outrageous statement attacking another religion with impunity - and if that results in injury or death to others - bad luck !
We live in a crazy world !
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