We’ve been a little left out lately here in Dallas with all the national attention going to Houston. But on Feb. 1, the lunatics at Westboro Baptist Church of Topeka, Kans. will be coming to Dallas. Irwin Cotler, a member of the Canadian Parliament, will be speaking at a Jewish Federation women’s luncheon.
Cotler was the Canadian Justice Minister. In that position, he appointed two judges to the Canadian Supreme Court who voted for marriage equality. His appointments gave the Canadian Supreme Court the most gender parity of any high court in the world.
The Fred Phelps people were last in Texas for Annise Parker’s inauguration as mayor of Houston. Four members of their group showed up. Their little protest was countered by dozens of counter-demonstrators carrying signs referring to other Biblical bans such as “God Hates Shrimp.”
Oh joy! Just what we need a bunch of demon possessed idiots. To link the words God and Hate in the same sign just shows how little they know about their own professed religion.
Please don’t confront them. They actually make their money in lawsuits against people who assault them. Fred Phelps is a lawyer and alleged preacher.
Not everyone who names the name of Christ is genuinely Christian. Case and point, Westboro Baptist Cult… (A “church” comprised mostly of mentally ill Fred Phelps and his family)
I’m totally ignoring them and I suggest everyone else does too. But I can’t speak for a straight person who’s get offended. I suggest they stick with hating fags and not hold up signs condemning the military or the Prez. But where would they get the money to travel across the country if there weren’t any lawsuits?
How can something which doesn’t exist hate anyone?
Phelps is a real nut case. He is always careful to picket on public property so that he doesn’t get arrested for trespassing. A few years ago, he picketed Cathedral of Hope. However, since he could not trespass on church property, he had to picket on the sidewalk adjacent to the property…which happened to be the site of a Texaco service station. Most passersby had no idea he was picketing the church. Rather, it actually appeared that he was picketing the gasoline station.
God Hates Hate!
The biggest irony ever: That many of the most fervent followers of Christ have so totally missed his message. But then, that probably happens in most religions.
So many haters want to hide behind something seemingly benign or benevolent…wolves in sheep’s clothing.
These people see homosexuals as “evil”…and themselves as “God’s tools.” That is their reality…but I wonder what is within them that keeps them focusing on a community that they hate so much.
Maybe we should choose to love the hater but hate the hate?
Faith as a reason for hatred. Just sounds so freaking fascist, doesn’t it?
What time is the event and what location? I’ve stood across from him before. I’ve never seen such evil, piercing eyes. The man is the devil in flesh.
The event will take place on private property so the demonstrators will be unable to get near anyone attending the luncheon. They’ll be out on the sidewalk.
The best strategy is leave them alone. At Annise Parker’s inauguration, they held a small “God Hates Shrimp” counter-protest to distract mainstream media. Other cities have held fundraisers. People pledge $1 per minute the Phelps people demonstrate to benefit an organization like the AIDS Food Pantry.
The best part of a Phred Phelps appearance is listening to local right-wing extremists distance themselves from him while still spewing his bigotry.
Gary Weinstein, president and CEO of the Jewish Federation of Dallas and the Dallas police are aware of Phelps scheduled appearance.
No fags in heaven … 1 Corinthians 6:9-10
Homosexuality is on the bottom rung of the depravity ladder, along with incest and beastiality. God hates it.
Don’t like it? Then take it up with God. These are His laws.
God said don’t judge and love everyone as yourself. Don’t like it? Then take it up with God. These are His laws. Funny how you igore HIS laws when then interfere with you putting other people down to feel good about yourself.
Of course the real answer is there is no God, no Heaven and you’re just living by a book written and retranslated by men who wanted to rule over other men. Of course the similarity will go right over your little head.
You have such a small mind for that ever developed sense of righteousness.
Is anyone planning an anti-protest? Just curious….would be interesting
No. They want attention. When they get no attention, they go away sooner. When they are confronted, they file lawsuits. That’s where their money comes from.
“Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; for whatever a man sows, this he will also reap.” (Galatians 6:7)
God hates America for continuous rebellion and His judgment is on the way. In fact, if you read Leviticus 26 and Deuteronomy 28 you will see that God is already in the process of cursing America. I tell you the truth that within a few short years God will completely destroy this country economically. If America refuses to listen, God has worse things in store.
Oh, Mary, do tell. Apparently God talks to you directly, so please share. Then I’ll tell you what God told me last night when we were chatting and I don’t think you’re going to be happy.