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'Gay' man sues Bible publishers
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| July 8, 2008
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Posted on 07/09/2008 10:14:10 AM PDT by driftdiver
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To: driftdiver
41
posted on
07/09/2008 10:44:55 AM PDT
by
Niteranger68
(Obama is the feces created when shame eats too much stupidity.)
To: grellis
“Bradley LaShawn Fowler, 39, of Canton, Mich., is seeking $60 million from Zondervan and another $10 million from Thomas Nelson Publishing in lawsuits filed in U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan, the Grand Rapids Press reported.”
Sort of a Michigan ping....
42
posted on
07/09/2008 10:46:36 AM PDT
by
CSM
(Hey if a small tax increase didn't work, a bigger tax increase should not work even BETTER!)
To: driftdiver
If ever there was a clear cut case for a loser pays system, this is it. Especially considering this bozo wanted a taxpayer funded atty.
43
posted on
07/09/2008 10:46:39 AM PDT
by
bamahead
(Avoid self-righteousness like the devil- nothing is so self-blinding. -- B.H. Liddell Hart)
To: caseinpoint
I suspect that the story is going public right now in Fowlers hope that some group like the ACLU will take the case for him (though I doubt the ACLU would even touch this one). I wouldn't be too sure about that. This is just exactly the kind of case the ACLU would love to win. Hopefully though, the case will get thrown out.
44
posted on
07/09/2008 10:49:41 AM PDT
by
mtg
To: sasportas
“Lets hope that the Michigan courts, with close proximity to Canada, doesnt follow Canadas lead.”
Don’t forget our Canadian Socialist Governor.
45
posted on
07/09/2008 10:51:14 AM PDT
by
CSM
(Hey if a small tax increase didn't work, a bigger tax increase should not work even BETTER!)
To: driftdiver
>>
Zondervan says that even if Fowler's claim is credible, he's suing the wrong party. A company spokesman told WOOD-TV in Grand Rapids that Zondervan doesn't translate the Bible or own the copyright for any of the translations but relies, instead, on the “scholarly judgment of credible translation committees.”
Yesterday, U.S. District Judge Julian Abele Cook Jr. refused to appoint an attorney to represent Fowler ...
<<
It appears that Zondervan is trying to pass the buck to the committee of academics who translated the Hebrew and Greek into English.
It also appears that the Fowler has asked the taxpayers to pay for his legal team.
I hope that common sense prevails with the judge so that the suit is dismissed as being without standing. Academic integrity and the ability to freely translate ancient writings, not to mention to create new works of opinion and commentary are at stake here.
Next: will Fowler attempt to ban all English Bibles he does not approve of? Or maybe he will just settle for being able to muzzle ministers who read the passages in question aloud to the public.
Let me suggest that Fowler would really be better off to consider that maybe God loves him so much that He has outlined behavior that is so damaging to his physical and spiritual wellbeing that it must be forbidden.
Moreover, unless and until such people take serious heed to God's warning, He cannot grant them salvation. Let Fowler realize that when Jesus is recorded as saying in Revelation 22 verse 15 that those who practice homosexuality (”dogs”) will not be allowed into the Holy City (a metaphor for salvation), it is for a very good reason.
(now also note that socialists won't be allowed in either, for socialists are liars about economic and moral truths)
To: driftdiver
So, nobody thought homosexualism was sinful until Zondervan published its editions?
47
posted on
07/09/2008 10:55:07 AM PDT
by
Alouette
(Vicious Babushka)
To: driftdiver
Exactly how does a private publishing entity violate Constitutional rights?
48
posted on
07/09/2008 10:56:06 AM PDT
by
ElectricStrawberry
(27th Infantry Regiment...cut in half during the Clinton years.)
To: Alouette
He must have missed what Blackstone had to say about it.
49
posted on
07/09/2008 11:02:59 AM PDT
by
DonaldC
To: driftdiver
At least he admits the Bible says that Homosexuality is a sin. Too many people, including leaders of supposedly Christian churches, say that homosexuality is no sin, and we just don’t know how to interpret scripture — and that we should instead accept their authority as to how to interpret that scripture.
To: driftdiver
Yesterday, U.S. District Judge Julian Abele Cook Jr. refused to appoint an attorney to represent Fowler in the Thomas Nelson case, saying the court "has some very genuine concerns about the nature and efficacy of these claims."LOL, ya really think so Judge?
51
posted on
07/09/2008 11:04:59 AM PDT
by
jwalsh07
(Obama (Marxist), Manchuria)
To: driftdiver
I don’t see this going anywhere. Just shows the lengths to which homosexuals will go to try to convince themselves their perversion isn’t sin.
52
posted on
07/09/2008 11:05:34 AM PDT
by
MEGoody
(Ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall cause you to vote against the Democrats.)
To: kc8ukw
I wonder what constitutional right he feels has been violated.None yet, but if he gets his way, your (and my) First Amendment rights.
53
posted on
07/09/2008 11:15:18 AM PDT
by
magslinger
(Infidel, American type, quantity one (1) each.)
To: fightinbluhen51
Perhaps this is one of the first forays in the push to get a new and encompassing ‘hate crime’.
What I really don’t get is the Judge’s ‘judgement’.
54
posted on
07/09/2008 11:31:11 AM PDT
by
Be_Politically_Erect
(If I didn't think he'd get emotionally attached to it, I'd tell O-bigears to kiss my A** !)
To: absolootezer0
Whether it is referred to as a sin or an abomination is irrelevant. The man has no grounds to sue. To a certain extent, we do still have the freedoms of speech and religion in this country.
55
posted on
07/09/2008 12:33:01 PM PDT
by
grellis
(By order of the Ingham County Sheriff this tag has been seized for nonpayment of taxes)
To: Springman; sergeantdave; cyclotic; netmilsmom; RatsDawg; PGalt; FreedomHammer; queenkathy; ...
If you would like to be added or dropped from the Michigan ping list, please freepmail me.
I sure wish it was the kooks packing up and leaving our fair state, not the productive citizenry.
56
posted on
07/09/2008 12:34:38 PM PDT
by
grellis
(By order of the Ingham County Sheriff this tag has been seized for nonpayment of taxes)
To: driftdiver
People who choose to shun this rump ranger, also have the freedom of association. They have the right not to be around a potential pus bag full of Aids and HIV.
57
posted on
07/09/2008 12:42:34 PM PDT
by
Mark was here
(The earth is bipolar.)
To: driftdiver
Just like the Imams, he is hurt, deeply hurt, deeply hurt and offended. And besides that, Zondervan must have as deep pockets.
58
posted on
07/09/2008 1:36:37 PM PDT
by
FlyVet
Comment #59 Removed by Moderator
To: Morgana
Fowler's blog on Sen. Barack Obama's campaign website features a post titled "Unleashing America from Injustice,"
60
posted on
07/09/2008 6:45:54 PM PDT
by
Harrius Magnus
(I am the town square.)
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