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Archbishop Antje Jackelén. Stock Photography.
Archbishop Antje Jackelén condemns the burning of the Koran that has taken place in Sweden in recent weeks. As part of the Christian Council of Sweden, along with other church leaders, he strongly disassociates himself from “conscious violations of people’s faith.”
The council includes ecclesiastical leaders from the Salvation Army, the Syrian Orthodox Church, the Word of Life, the Catholic Diocese of Stockholm, the Equmenia Church, the Adventist Church and the Evangelical Free Church.
“Actions like these increase polarization between people, which counteracts the work for integration and consensus at a time when our country needs to focus on the dignity and rights of all,” he continues.
“We express our deepest condolences to the Muslim believers in our country.”
It was in late August that the burning of the Quran took place in Emilstorp, outside Rosengård in Malmö. The event was organized by the Danish far-right Stram Kurs party. It was filmed and posted online, sparking strong feelings and anxiety.
In September, a film was also released on the burning of the Koran in Stockholm’s Rinkeby Square. The police have produced a report inciting ethnic groups.
