Responsible for Equality And Liberty (R.E.A.L.) supports our universal human rights of religious freedom, freedom of conscience, and freedom of worship for all people. R.E.A.L. rejects hatred and rejects the activities of those who seek to promote hatred towards identity groups and specific religions.
We have learned that the anti-Islam group “Dove World Outreach Center” church today has reached a new level of promoting anti-Islamic hatred by promoting an “International Burn a Koran Day” on Facebook. The Gainesville, Florida-based Dove World Outreach Center states that “On September 11th, 2010 we will burn the Koran on the property of Dove World Outreach Center in Gainesville, FL in remembrance of the fallen victims of 9/11 and to stand against the evil of Islam. Islam is of the devil!” The Anti-Islamic group states it mission as “To bring to awareness to the dangers of Islam and that the Koran is leading people to hell. Eternal fire is the only destination the Koran can lead people to so we want to put the Koran in it’s place – the fire!”
R.E.A.L. rejects such websites of hate and calls for book burning.
Dove World Outreach Center Promotes Anti-Islamic Hatred on Facebook - Image 1 (Photo: Facebook)
Dove World Outreach Center Promotes Anti-Islamic Hatred on Facebook - Image 2 (Photo: Facebook)
Responsible for Equality And Liberty (R.E.A.L.) condemns such calls for hatred against any identity group, any religion, and R.E.A.L. rejects calls by those who seek to deny anyone’s freedom of religion and freedom of worship.
On July 4, the Florida Dove World Outreach Center group led a protest at a Gainesville, Florida mosque, stating their standard phrase “Islam is of the devil,” which they wear on their shirt and they have as a sign in front of their Gainesville, Florida church, which enjoys the freedom of religion and worship that they seek to deny to others.
July 4, 2010 - Florida: Anti-Islamic Group "Dove World Outreach" Protests Mosque in Florida (Photo: Facebook)
Dove has appeared at events led by the Executive Director of the Stop Islamization of America (SIOA) group, and photos of Dove members with their “Islam is of the devil” has appeared on that Executive Director’s website.
Dove World Outreach at November 2009 Columbus Protest Led by Current Executive Director of the SIOA (Photo 2: AtlasShrugs)
The SIOA Facebook page has also been used by SIOA supporters to call for donations and support for the Dove World Outreach Center group.
SIOA Facebook: SIOA Supporters Call for Donations and Support for Dove World Outreach Center
Dove World Outreach Center, has allied in the past with the Westboro Baptist Church (WBC); Dove’s ally WBC praises terrorism against Christians and attacks on police officers. The WBC also protests Jewish synagogues, Holocaust Memorial Museums, and promotes Holocaust Denial.
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Responsible for Equality And Liberty (R.E.A.L.) condemns such calls for hatred against any identity group, any religion, and R.E.A.L. rejects calls by those who seek to deny anyone’s freedom of religion and freedom of worship.
We urge all those who hate to release the burden of hate from their hearts, and respect their fellow human beings and our universal human rights.
We urge all to Choose Love, Not Hate – Love Wins.
