Terry Jones (pastor)
American anti-Islamic right wing activist and the pastor of Dove World Outreach Center
Terry Jones (born October 1951) is the pastor of Dove World Outreach Center, a small nondenominational Christian church located, until July 2013, in Gainesville, Florida, USA.[1][2] He is the President of a political group, Stand Up America Now.[3] He ran for President of the United States in 2012 and 2016.
Terry Jones | |
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 Jones in March 2011 | |
| Born | October 1951 (age 73) |
| Nationality | American |
| Education | High school degree, two years of college |
| Alma mater | Central High School, Cape Girardeau, Missouri, Southeast Missouri State University |
| Occupation | Pastor |
| Years active | 1981-present |
| Organization | Dove World Outreach Center |
| Known for | Koran burning and for generally being a racist twit. |
| Political party | Independent |
| Spouse | Sylvia |
| Awards | Honorary degree from California Graduate School of Theology |
References
change- ↑ Goldman, Russell (September 7, 2010). "Who Is Terry Jones? Pastor Behind 'Burn a Koran Day': Controversial Florida Pastor Preaches 'Islam Is of the Devil'". ABC News.
- ↑ Curry, Christopher. "Dove World sold, soon moving to Tampa Bay area". Gainesville.com. Archived from the original on 2015-07-15. Retrieved 2015-07-14.
- ↑ "Password Protected Site". Standupamericanow.org. Retrieved 2015-07-14.
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