Rev. Jones vs. Christianity

As of this writing the Rev. Terry Jones, the Florida preacher who spearheaded a plan to have a Quaran burning on the anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, has decided not to follow through with his plan.
Whew.
I've been worrying about this insane event all week, imaging the potential havoc that could be wreaked following such a blatantly disrespectful - dare I say sinfully disrespectful? - attack on another culture's most sacred text.
In my darkest thoughts I surmised that maybe that was Jones' plan, to provoke the radical Muslim faction and then, after another tragedy on American soil, point his holier than thou finger and preach the gospel of "I told you so."
Burning copies of the Quaran has nothing to do with religion and everything to do with narrow minded, self-righteous bigotry. Seems to me if you're a person of true faith, whether Christian, Muslim or Buddhist, your most sincere wish would be for peace. Peace for everyone, whether or not they pray to the same higher power you do.
Few things raise my hackles more than folks of any sect who believe that their way of believing is the only way. Some of them pity you for not seeing the light - their light. Others stand above you on what they believe is a moral high ground.
Whatever, folks.
I believe in a higher power. My belief system is a joyful blend of Christianity and Buddhism, and as I work at deepening my connections to both, my life is taking some unexpected and amazing turns. Little gifts are presenting themselves. My soul feels more expansive. I feel more at peace, quicker to forgive, a tad slower to anger.
I'll take this spiritual peace, along with a healthy dose of tolerance, over all the fire and brimstone Rev. Jones has to offer.
I think Rev. Jones is afraid. Intolerance and anger are often simply masks for fear of the unknown. As a man of God, would Jones come to the aid of a fellow human in need regardless of their religion? Wouldn't that be the Christian thing to do?
There are, unquestionably, radical factions in this world who despise us and want to destroy us. We need to be vigilant and protect our country and countrymen. But how is the cause of peace advanced by defiling another culture's most revered holy book? Where is the Christian love in that? Where is the plain human decency? Maybe Rev. Jones needs to examine his own sins before he condemns an entire culture in the name of his god.
OK, I'm finished. My sermon is over. Go in peace to love and serve ... Whoever you believe in.