Accused pastor withdraws book on Islam

Accused pastor withdraws book on Islam

OKLAHOMA CITY — The pastor of a 3,600-member Baptist church in Oklahoma City withdrew his recently published book on Islam after allegations of plagiarism and faked endorsements surfaced.

Brian Waite of Quail Springs Baptist Church said he’s stopping sales of “Islam Uncovered” and will destroy remaining copies. He acknowledged that “significant information” in the 178-page book was not properly attributed.

He also acknowledged falsely claiming endorsements from columnist Cal Thomas and evangelist Franklin Graham.