Harmony Beat

William Harvey's thoughts about the ability of the arts to cross cultural barriers, including diary entries from his job teaching at Afghanistan National Institute of Music; news about Cultures in Harmony, the non-profit he founded in 2005; reviews of Bollywood movies; and general thoughts about cultural diplomacy.

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Monday, April 30, 2012

Condemnation of Quran burning

I am infuriated that Terry Jones decided once again to burn the Koran. Apparently he did not read my letter from 2010 urging him not to do so. His actions endanger the lives of those of us who are trying to reduce the tensions between Muslims and non-Muslims, rather than exacerbate them. He claims that he is trying to help a man who was incarcerated for converting from Islam to Christianity. I am sure that Mr. Jones' actions are of no help to this man. For adding fuel to the fires of hatred, I condemn his actions.

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