My comment was that it seems we are fast approaching a time...
I do not know the history of this church. I also want to be slow to condemn the actions of a fellow Christian if they are following the will of God. Is there a biblical mandate not to antagonize the pagans?
It seems that most of Paul's writings in regards to the pagan cultures and religions were quite hostile by today's standards. They would surely have been considered inflammatory at the time.
“I do not know the history of this church. I also want to be slow to condemn the actions of a fellow Christian if they are following the will of God.”
No where does Scripture command book-burning; however, Scripture does make clear that we must be willing to even give up our own rights for the sake of the furtherance of the gospel. (1 Corinthians 9) That should be the degree of our fervor for the lost.
Do they have the legal right to burn any books they own? Yes. Does 1 Corinthians 9 make it clear that Paul did not claim certain of his own rights for the sake of furtherance of the gospel? Yes.
I think it is clear that the pastor and church are not concerned with converting the Muslims, and I believe that God will judge them for having hardened their hearts against an unregenerate people.
Since their current public stance is one that is against a clear teaching of Scripture, it is my hope that they will stop the church’s promotion of this act, repent, and witness to Muslims to bring them into the body of Christ.
At present, their actions reflect very badly on their church, the Church, and Christ Himself. Their actions do not show love for their enemies, nor a willingness to pray for them even if they are being persecuted by Muslims.