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Under heavy pressure, but saying he was praying about his decision, the pastor of a tiny church in Florida cancels his burning of the holy book of Islam, the Koran.

This weekend at the Bozeman Public library, the Gallatin Valley Interfaith Association and Gallatin Valley Human Rights Council will gather, and everyone's invited for what they're calling a "Respecting the Sacred" event.

The event starts Sunday at 2 p.m. when for about an hour, people will read from various faith traditions. Also planned is a prayer for men and women in the armed services. Bozeman Mayor Jeff Krauss is also scheduled to be there.

White doves will be released during a ceremony Saturday at 7:30 a.m. at the Central Valley Fire Department, remembering the September 11th attack in New York nine years ago. It's part of a national effort called White Wings Over America, which will release more than 3,000 white doves simultaneously across the nation at noon Eastern Time, or 10 a.m. Mountain Time.