Almost certainly Pastor Jones realizes that burning the Koran condemns him and other Westerners to death by fatwa. He would spent the rest of his life looking over his shoulder and he knows it. The enemy plays rough and for keeps. Likely the FBI discussed his potential lifespan with him.
He sure ran like hell, didn’t he. What does that say about his belief that God will protect him and if not will take him to Heaven?
On another note, I’d not want to be on the same airplane as this guy on his way to NY. What does that say about my faith? hee hee