Centre notoriousfor Islamophobia

Jones' Dove Outreach Centre is independent of any denomination.

It follows the Pentecostal tradition whose followers view themselves as engaged in spiritual warfare against satanic forces.

The Rev Jones, who espouses an anti-Islam philosophy, is no stranger to controversy.

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Last year he posted signs proclaiming “Islam is of the Devil.” The church also fell tried to send members' children to school wearing T-shirts with the same slogan before schools banned them.

At least two dozen Christian churches, Jewish temples and Muslim organisations in Gainesville are planning inclusive events to counter what the Rev Jones is doing. A student group is organising a protest.