Terry Jones, the self-styled pastor of a small American church, who
threatened to burn copies of the Koran on the anniversary of the 11
September attack, has been invited to speak at an English Defence
League rally in Luton in February.
Jones, whose church has just
46 members, caused riots around the world as the media reported his
speeches.
At the time, the Pope with other church leaders and
politicians appealed for him to withdraw his threats.
Clergy at the
Syrian Catholic Cathedral of Our Lady of Salvation in Baghdad were
filmed expressing their concern that his threats could provoke further
attacks on Iraqi Christians.
Just weeks later, on 31 October, they were
among the 56 people killed in an attack on the church.
The
campaign Hope Not Hate has set up a petition today calling on the Home
Secretary to prevent Jones entering Britain.
If you would like to add
your name, visit: http://action.hopenothate.org.uk/page/s/Preacher-of-Hate
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