In an unexpected turn of events, a Swedish Muslim activist, who initially planned to burn the Bible outside the Israeli Embassy in Stockholm, decided against it. The man, in his 30s, intended to retaliate for the burning of the Koran by a Christian Iraqi immigrant.
However, he renounced his plan on the day of the protest, stating that his faith, Islam, teaches him to respect books, not destroy them. The reasons behind his change of heart remain speculative, but his final message was a call for respect and tolerance between religious communities.
This incident drew attention from Israeli officials who condemned the proposed act. Interestingly, a recent Swedish poll shows a majority favoring a ban on public burning of religious texts, reflecting a growing sentiment towards mutual respect and peaceful coexistence.
Chasdei Hashem.
Source: ZOA
