Comments on: Taking It to the Limit, One More Time

By: Al Champagne

Al Champagne — Sat, 28 Jun 2008 16:59:53 +0000

He sees every catastrophe as if God came down and did it just for him. 9/11, Katrina, VT massacre, midwest floods, were done just to please this nutjob. Otherwise he just wants to be on TV.

By: IludiumPhosdex

IludiumPhosdex — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 18:15:32 +0000

Speaking of an overzealous and unhealthy focus on homosexuals and homosexuality, has anybody heard of the following Open Letter to radio chat-show host Dr. Laura Schlesinger, herself about as homophobic as the so-called “Westboro Baptist Church:”

Dear Dr. Laura:

Thank you for doing so much to educate people regarding God’s Law. I have learned a great deal from your show, and I try to share that knowledge with as many people as I can.

When someone tries to defend the homosexual lifestyle, for example, I simply remind them that Leviticus 18:22 clearly states it to be an abomination. End of debate.

I do need some advice from you, however, regarding some of the specific laws and how to follow them.

a) When I burn a bull on the altar as a sacrifice, I know it creates a pleasing odor for the Lord (Lev. 1:9). The problem is my neighbors. They claim the odor is not pleasing to them. Should I smite them?

b) I would like to sell my daughter into slavery, as sanctioned in Exodus 21:7. In this day and age, what do you think would be a fair price for her?

c) Lev. 25:44 states that I may indeed possess slaves, both male and female, provided they are purchased from neighboring nations. A friend of mine claims that this applies to Mexicans, but not Canadians. Can you clarify? Why can’t I own Canadians?

d) I have a neighbor who insists on working on the Sabbath. Exodus 35:2 clearly states he should be put to death. Am I morally obligated to kill him myself?

e) A friend of mine feels that even though eating shellfish is an abomination (Lev. 11:10), it is a lesser abomination than homosexuality. I don’t agree. Can you settle this?

f) Lev. 21:20 states that I may not approach the altar of God if I have a defect in my sight. I have to admit that I wear reading glasses. Does my vision have to be 20/20, or is there some wiggle room here?

g) Most of my male friends get their hair trimmed, including the hair around their temples, even though this is expressly forbidden by Lev.19:27. How should they die?

h) I know from Lev. 11:6-8 that touching the skin of a dead pig makes me unclean, but may I still play football if I wear gloves?

i) My uncle has a farm. He violates Lev. 19:19 by planting two different crops in the same field, as does his wife by wearing garments made of two different kinds of thread (cotton/polyester blend). He also tends to curse and blaspheme a lot. Is it really necessary that we go to all the trouble of getting the whole town together to stone them? (Lev.24:10-16). Couldn’t we just burn them to death at a private family affair like we do with people who sleep with their in-laws? (Lev.20:14)

I know you have studied these things extensively, so I am confident you can help.

Thank you again for reminding us that God’s word is eternal and unchanging.

(The original has been tidied up somewhat for the sake of clarity; nonetheless, wouldn’t the above perhaps be an ideal reflection on such overzealous excess of homophobia?)

By: Slavyanski

Slavyanski — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 12:53:05 +0000

I think you’re on to something. There has to be a reason why, of all issues, the WBC is always focusing on homosexuality, no matter what the specific issue is. 9-11…gays, Katrina…gays, Swedish people killed somewhere else in the world..gays. They ought to rename the church Westboro Baptist Closet.

By: D.J. Racist Ryke

D.J. Racist Ryke — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 02:44:46 +0000

I don’t know man, but nowadays there seems to be a trend in these ministries and churches where their pastors or biships etc are acting crazy these days, such as the one in this story. Because of all the psychosis plaqueing the Christian churches minsters, I’m thinking about converting to another religion. These F-nuts make the church look bad. One pastor where my girlfriend goes to has been arrested for Pedophilia on the net.
How many more pastors will be arrested for similiar crimes? When the hypocrisies end?

By: Billy Yank

Billy Yank — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 02:09:13 +0000

I could not watch the whole thing for fear of being struck by the bolt of lightning headed his way.

Unbelievable!…hope he rots in hell!

Billy Yank

By: Brian Cook

Brian Cook — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 21:48:40 +0000

Sadly, no one outside the left will ponder the Exaggerator’s serious point. As for Ryan’s charge, I won’t deny that there could easily be tens of thousands who disguise bigotry as love. I won’t deny the reality of skinheads who beat, smash, and throw eggs, stones, and dung. I won’t readily dismiss the serious accusations thrown at the organized pro-family movement.

I want to let everyone here know that the Catholic Church has been maturing over the past few decades in an effort for giving a much more consistent witness to the Gospel of life, love, and holiness. Please give the Mother Church a chance.

By: IludiumPhosdex

IludiumPhosdex — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 20:32:20 +0000

Has anybody imagined the possibility that G-d may have deliberately targeted Kansas all the more with ongoing tornadoes and severe weather as a show of Divine Judgement against the ilk of Rev Phelps and suchlike being attracted to Kansas?

By: Al Champagne

Al Champagne — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 19:22:58 +0000

If I hadn’t seen these whackjob’s on TV, I would swear this was a joke. Some sort of hard satire you would find on an episode of “South Park” poking fun at these types. I’m planning to picket Phelps’ funeral when the day comes. Make signs that say “Phelps in Hell” “WBC Fags” “Thank God for Dead Loony-Toon Preachers!” It is not right to disrespect the dead, but this guy does it to get on TV no matter if they are U.S. soldiers killed in combat or children killed in a disaster. For that reason Phelps deserves no respect. He will soon be in the very hell he has condemned the entire human race to.

By: Slavyanski

Slavyanski — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 07:40:42 +0000

Does anyone support the idea of creating a betting pool based on how much time it takes for Rev. Phelps to be busted in some kind of homosexual relationship? There can be different payoffs depending on the odds, such as:

Male prostitutes: Lowest payout, as this would be the most likely scenario given his status.

Pedastry: Biggest payout, as it is the most hypocritical and sensational.

Secret homosexual lover: Somewhere in between the previous two.

Any gamblers out there?

By: carol barrientos

carol barrientos — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 20:06:13 +0000

All who call themselves Christian’s are not Christians! Just because they say it and not live it does’nt make them a Christian anymore then like Keith Green once said that going to McDonald’s does’nt make one a hamburger. There are like the Bible states many wolve’s in sheep’s clothing in the pulpit’s. Too bad they could’nt walk and live God’s word instead of just talking it.

By: Ryan Sommers

Ryan Sommers — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 16:33:56 +0000

“Everyone who opposes homosexual activity” may not be as vocal and caustic as Fred Phelps, or choose to demonstrate it in such an irrational way, but they are just as bigoted.

By: Brian A. Cook

Brian A. Cook — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 15:12:59 +0000

I am so sorry that such rogues boast of being True Christians. Please don’t assume that everyone who opposes homosexual activity is like Fred Phelps. I invite you to read what the Catechism of the Catholic Church says–it explicitly demands sensitivity and respect for persons. I also invite you to read about the Church’s anthropology in regards to male and female. The Catechism may help to break down misunderstanding and mistrust.