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Hodges Post Date: 2010-09-12 14:14:49 by Ferret Mike Keywords: None Views: 134231 Comments: 131 Westboro Baptist Church preaches that all the world’s tragedies can be blamed on society’s tolerance of gays. Pastor Fred Phelps Sr. leads the Topeka, Kan., congregation of 70 to 80 members, most of whom are his children and grandchildren. Although Westboro identifies itself as Baptist, it is not affiliated with any known Baptist convention or association. The congregation has made headlines by picketing at military funerals, arguing that the soldiers’ deaths are God’s punishment for homosexuality. The group also protested at the Rev. Jerry Falwell’s funeral, calling him a “false prophet,” and recently in West Virginia, where 29 miners were killed, with signs that read, “Thank God for dead miners.” Albert Snyder, the grieving father of one fallen soldier, sued Westboro for invading his privacy and inflicting emotional distress (Snyder’s son was not gay). The legal dispute is now headed to the U.S. Supreme Court. There is no biblical defense for Westboro’s hateful message and insensitive demonstrations. The group’s philosophy and approach are riddled with contradictions. Westboro cannot truly believe in the Bible, which speaks of God’s love, mercy and grace. Jesus vehemently opposed earthly agents of condemnation. He said, in Matthew, “Do not judge, or you too will be judged. For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged. … Why do you look at the speck of sawdust in your brother’s eye and pay no attention to the plank in your own eye.” Westboro’s hate is a huge plank. Some argue that, although Westboro’s protests are despicable, they are not illegal. The fear is that if the high court restricts the group’s First Amendment right, it will have dire consequences for all of us. Private speech endorsing religion is protected under the Constitution’s Free Speech and Free Exercise clauses. People of faith always worry that a ruling limiting First Amendment rights could affect religious speech. It seems, therefore, that the only way to combat the Westboro radicals and other hate groups is through counter-protests. When Westboro showed up in West Virginia, counter-demonstrators staged a far bigger rally. While Westboro’s actions may be not be illegal, they are immoral and unethical. People of faith must remember that the law cannot be the sole decider of behavior. We should hold ourselves to a higher standard. The law may permit us to do certain things, but our religious convictions should restrain us. Corey J. Hodges is pastor of New Pilgrim Baptist Church. He can be reached at coreyjhodges@comcast.net. Post Comment   Private Reply   Ignore Thread   Top • Page Up • Full Thread • Page Down • Bottom/Latest Comments (1-72) not displayed.       .       .       . #73. To: Dwarfina, Rudgear, e_type_jag (#67) You and Lubey make a cute couple. Sorry, Dwarfina. We're already taken. Are you tired of Freddy and your Alfred E. Newman blowup doll already? But his husband, e_type_fag, will be home soon...better flee that back door. And who would be more familiar with "back doors" than you, Sweet Cheeks? Liberator  posted on  2010-09-12   20:41:52 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply   #74. To: Rudgear, Murron, Dwarfina (#70) My tag line drives you crazy, doesn't it? Admit it. TAGLINE: "Well, [war's] got to do something for attention, his multiple personalities aren't speaking to him any more, and his imaginary friends keep finding excuses not to come over. (Murron)" THAT is clever, lol. Liberator  posted on  2010-09-12   20:43:09 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply   #75. To: Rudgear (#71) (Edited) ROFLMAO.... You're cozying up to Lubey, who is arguably the biggest closet case here, to the point of co-apting his insane fixation on my training apparel... Here...I'll help you out...I wear my hair long and often tie it back into a pony tail. Ket's see if you can be more creative with that fact than Lubey has been. Um...remind me how it is that you bother me again...sorry...I forget... war  posted on  2010-09-12   20:44:15 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply   #76. To: Liberator (#69) The only thing more wrong than tracking others is to have sanction. I would expect this on FreakRepugnant or Goldi's site. Both are ideology-driven echo chambers where heterodoxy is intolerable. Well, [war's] got to do something for attention, his multiple personalities aren't speaking to him any more, and his imaginary friends keep finding excuses not to come over. (Murron) Rudgear  posted on  2010-09-12   20:44:18 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply   #77. To: Rudgear, dwarfina, e_type_jag (#71) The king of hilarious taglines is jag. Dwarfina is a generous donor on almost a daily basis. Liberator  posted on  2010-09-12   20:45:04 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply   #78. To: war (#72) You keep stressing the unoriginality of it yet will not provide the source. [milky way] Well, [war's] got to do something for attention, his multiple personalities aren't speaking to him any more, and his imaginary friends keep finding excuses not to come over. (Murron) Rudgear  posted on  2010-09-12   20:45:39 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply   #79. To: Rudgear (#78) You keep stressing the unoriginality of it yet will not provide the source. Oh geezus fuck...now you're admitting you're a goddam shut-in? BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA.... war  posted on  2010-09-12   20:46:57 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply   #80. To: war (#75) How do I get under your skin? You keep going off on my tag. It clearly annoys you no end. I think it hits too close to home, personally. Well, [war's] got to do something for attention, his multiple personalities aren't speaking to him any more, and his imaginary friends keep finding excuses not to come over. (Murron) Rudgear  posted on  2010-09-12   20:48:35 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply   #81. To: Rudgear, A K A Stone (#76) The only thing more wrong than tracking others is to have sanction. I would expect this on FreakRepugnant or Goldi's site. Both are ideology-driven echo chambers where heterodoxy is intolerable. I believe Goldi addressed the Script Tracking at the time...and others expressed a sh*tstorm of outrage. But since this is a smaller venue, Stone cut slack - NOT advisable IMHO. I'm still 50-50 about remaining over that lenient decision to be honest. Liberator  posted on  2010-09-12   20:49:04 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply   #82. To: Liberator, war (#81) Well, this is the only place that will tolerate war. Well, [war's] got to do something for attention, his multiple personalities aren't speaking to him any more, and his imaginary friends keep finding excuses not to come over. (Murron) Rudgear  posted on  2010-09-12   20:51:00 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply   #83. To: Rudgear (#80) You keep going off on my tag. It clearly annoys you no end. You keep going off on my tag. It clearly annoys you no end. You keep going off on my tag. It clearly annoys you no end. war  posted on  2010-09-12   20:51:43 ET  (3 images) Reply   Trace   Private Reply   #84. To: Rudgear (#82) You keep pinging Lubey...where is he? I don't see him anywhere... [snicker] war  posted on  2010-09-12   20:52:33 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply   #85. To: war (#83) I knew you were a Judy Garland fan. Most of the sisterhood are. Well, [war's] got to do something for attention, his multiple personalities aren't speaking to him any more, and his imaginary friends keep finding excuses not to come over. (Murron) Rudgear  posted on  2010-09-12   20:52:56 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply   #86. To: Rudgear (#85) I knew you were a Judy Garland fan. Chuckles...keep flailing... Quick: Tell me how your tagline bothers me...I forgot... war  posted on  2010-09-12   20:54:46 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply   #87. To: war (#83) I even bet your favorite color is rainbow . . . Well, [war's] got to do something for attention, his multiple personalities aren't speaking to him any more, and his imaginary friends keep finding excuses not to come over. (Murron) Rudgear  posted on  2010-09-12   20:54:55 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply   #88. To: Rudgear (#85) Most of the sisterhood are. You certainly seem to be an expert. [snicker] war  posted on  2010-09-12   20:55:17 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply   #89. To: war, Rudgear, e_type_jag (#75) You're cozying up to Lubey, who is arguably the biggest closet case here, to the point of co-apting his insane fixation on my training apparel... "Training apparel"?? Dude, Spandex/lycra is you daily outfit du jour. How is that MY fault?? Here...I'll help you out...I wear my hair long and often tie it back into a pony tail. Ket's see if you can be more creative with that fact than Lubey has been. Don't forget the accessories - hair ribbon, the hoop earrings, unicorn tats, and the Birkenstocks. How close am I to pegging you, dwarf? Liberator  posted on  2010-09-12   20:55:25 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply   #90. To: Rudgear (#87) Wha...huh? Rainbow isn't a color...it's several. Or were you trying to be funny? Oh... In that case... Ha ha... war  posted on  2010-09-12   20:56:08 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply   #91. To: Liberator, war (#89) Don't forget the ruby slippers. Well, [war's] got to do something for attention, his multiple personalities aren't speaking to him any more, and his imaginary friends keep finding excuses not to come over. (Murron) Rudgear  posted on  2010-09-12   20:56:26 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply   #92. To: Rudgear, dwarfina (#87) I even bet your favorite color is rainbow . . . ROFL He claims he bough a new vehicle lately...Subarus are fine cars. Liberator  posted on  2010-09-12   20:56:58 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply   #93. To: war (#90) Though, Munchkin Land is sort of a pictorial representation of the order of your mind. Well, [war's] got to do something for attention, his multiple personalities aren't speaking to him any more, and his imaginary friends keep finding excuses not to come over. (Murron) Rudgear  posted on  2010-09-12   20:57:33 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply   #94. To: Rudgear, war (#91) Don't forget the ruby slippers. Don't be silly. That would clash with the pink Spandex leggings. Liberator  posted on  2010-09-12   20:58:34 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply   #95. To: Rudgear (#91) Don't forget the ruby slippers. Oh don't worry...Lubey never takes them off... war  posted on  2010-09-12   20:59:15 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply   #96. To: Liberator, war (#92) He claims he bough a new vehicle lately Probably one of those Fisher Price play phones with the moving eyes. Well, [war's] got to do something for attention, his multiple personalities aren't speaking to him any more, and his imaginary friends keep finding excuses not to come over. (Murron) Rudgear  posted on  2010-09-12   20:59:24 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply   #97. To: Rudgear (#91) Call for your cavalry. Why not get yukon, too? You three are have equal worth as posters. "Our quest for the lesser evil has arrived at an impasse. On one hand we have a world-class Doublethinker who expects us to thank him for keeping promises he has vigorously broken and to accept the cynical notion that war is peace. On the other we have a mob of flesh-eating galoots who promise to give us Orwell’s Hate Week 52 weeks a year for as long as it takes them to bring about Armageddon. " — Jeff Huber Skip Intro  posted on  2010-09-12   21:00:20 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply   #98. To: Rudgear (#93) Thank you for your recent submission. Unfortunately, your attempt at invective are rejected. We wish you well in your future endeavors. war  posted on  2010-09-12   21:00:33 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply   #99. To: Skip Intro (#97) I don't need cavalry. I notice you ride if to your daddy's defense, though. Telling. Well, [war's] got to do something for attention, his multiple personalities aren't speaking to him any more, and his imaginary friends keep finding excuses not to come over. (Murron) Rudgear  posted on  2010-09-12   21:01:19 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply   #100. To: Skip Intro (#97) (Edited) What cracks me up is that this asshole thinks he's "winning". Worst case of the "Tulls" I've seen since Cynicom. war  posted on  2010-09-12   21:01:46 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply   #101. To: Rudgear (#99) I don't need cavalry. Why ping for them, then? You might notice I ping no one to help me out. "Our quest for the lesser evil has arrived at an impasse. On one hand we have a world-class Doublethinker who expects us to thank him for keeping promises he has vigorously broken and to accept the cynical notion that war is peace. On the other we have a mob of flesh-eating galoots who promise to give us Orwell’s Hate Week 52 weeks a year for as long as it takes them to bring about Armageddon. " — Jeff Huber Skip Intro  posted on  2010-09-12   21:02:11 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply   #102. To: Rudgear (#99) I notice you ride if to your daddy's defense, though. Chuckles...couldn't have said you any better myself. war  posted on  2010-09-12   21:02:42 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply   #103. To: war, skivvy (#100) All my shots are on target. You just scatter-shot in hopes of hitting one or two targets of opportunity. Loser. Well, [war's] got to do something for attention, his multiple personalities aren't speaking to him any more, and his imaginary friends keep finding excuses not to come over. (Murron) Rudgear  posted on  2010-09-12   21:03:04 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply   #104. To: war (#100) When you post to me he thinks you're talking to yourself. "Our quest for the lesser evil has arrived at an impasse. On one hand we have a world-class Doublethinker who expects us to thank him for keeping promises he has vigorously broken and to accept the cynical notion that war is peace. On the other we have a mob of flesh-eating galoots who promise to give us Orwell’s Hate Week 52 weeks a year for as long as it takes them to bring about Armageddon. " — Jeff Huber Skip Intro  posted on  2010-09-12   21:03:14 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply   #105. To: Skip Intro (#104) (Edited) I'm not...? war  posted on  2010-09-12   21:03:38 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply   #106. To: Rudgear (#103) All my shots are on target. I noticed... [snicker] war  posted on  2010-09-12   21:05:02 ET  (1 image) Reply   Trace   Private Reply   #107. To: war, skivvy (#105) Your schizophrenia has let you down and now your suck puppet won't have anything to do with you. Sucks to be you, princess, but then you already knew that. Well, [war's] got to do something for attention, his multiple personalities aren't speaking to him any more, and his imaginary friends keep finding excuses not to come over. (Murron) Rudgear  posted on  2010-09-12   21:05:57 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply   #108. To: war (#105) I'm not...? Damn! Now you'll have to create a new sock puppet. Could you give me a meaner sounding name next time? "Our quest for the lesser evil has arrived at an impasse. On one hand we have a world-class Doublethinker who expects us to thank him for keeping promises he has vigorously broken and to accept the cynical notion that war is peace. On the other we have a mob of flesh-eating galoots who promise to give us Orwell’s Hate Week 52 weeks a year for as long as it takes them to bring about Armageddon. " — Jeff Huber Skip Intro  posted on  2010-09-12   21:05:58 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply   #109. To: Skip Intro (#108) Sure...how about Boris Badenuff? Scarface? Ray Lewis? war  posted on  2010-09-12   21:09:59 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply   #110. To: Rudgear (#107) Your schizophrenia has let you down Do me a favor...let's wait a day and see if that one lands... Sucks to be you, princess, but then you already knew that. Maybe you'd come off better if you "sounded" more like me and less like Carson Kressley. war  posted on  2010-09-12   21:13:13 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply   #111. To: war (#109) Big Bad Voodoo Daddy? "Our quest for the lesser evil has arrived at an impasse. On one hand we have a world-class Doublethinker who expects us to thank him for keeping promises he has vigorously broken and to accept the cynical notion that war is peace. On the other we have a mob of flesh-eating galoots who promise to give us Orwell’s Hate Week 52 weeks a year for as long as it takes them to bring about Armageddon. " — Jeff Huber Skip Intro  posted on  2010-09-12   21:14:18 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply   #112. To: Skip Intro (#111) Heavy Metal meets Gangsta...has possibilities... war  posted on  2010-09-12   21:19:28 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply   #113. To: war, Cynicom, Jethro Tull (#100) What cracks me up is that this asshole thinks he's "winning". Worst case of the "Tulls" I've seen since Cynicom. Cynicom, to the courtesy phone. Liberator  posted on  2010-09-12   21:31:05 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply         .       .       . Comments (114 - 131) not displayed. Top • Page Up • Full Thread • Page Down • Bottom/Latest

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