Valentina Gomes, a candidate for the US Congress, burned the Quran using a flamethrower, reported the “Timeline Daily” publication. This was reported by Zamin.uz.
Gomes, running as a Republican candidate from the state of Texas, was shown in a video holding a flamethrower and burning the holy book. In this video, she also emphasized that Islam should be completely eradicated in Texas.
Gomes aims to be elected to the US House of Representatives from Texas's 31st district. She accused Muslims of threatening Christian countries with violence and called on her supporters to back her.
This incident sparked widespread outrage on social media. Public figures and legal experts have condemned Gomes's actions as a threat to religious freedom and as behavior that incites hatred.
Discussions about religious freedom and legal boundaries have intensified in the US, drawing significant public attention to this event. A similar incident also occurred in the French city of Viyyorban.
An unknown individual stole a Quran from a mosque and burned it. These incidents highlight the growing importance of religious tolerance and peace.
The importance of maintaining respect and unity among people is being reiterated.
