A response from the faculty at Covenant Seminary regarding the "International Burn a Koran Day":

“Because the Florida church identifies itself as ‘evangelical’ we have felt it very important to differentiate ourselves as ‘evangelicals’ who need to take a very different approach that is in accord with biblical principles.  We have tried to make a hallmark of Covenant Seminary honoring the biblical instruction, ‘always be ready to give a reason for the hope that is in you, but do so with gentleness and respect’ (1 Pet. 3:15).  For this reason, I am thankful that our faculty has drafted the attached letter that will be mailed to the Florida church leadership stating what we believe should be said regarding this response to the challenges of Islam in our culture and world.  This letter will also be shared with local Islamic leaders to indicate that many in the church of Jesus Christ do not endorse the actions or attitudes of this Florida church. Our hope is to state the distinctives of our faith while also providing a credible witness to it.”

Read entire letter here.