Westboro Baptist Church founder Fred Phelps Sr. “on the edge of death,” son says

CBS/AP ^ | 3/16/2014

[South40]

The estranged son of the founder of the Westboro Baptist Church said his father is "on the edge of death."

Fred Phelps Sr. became famous for organizing picket lines of brightly-colored signs carrying hateful messages against tolerance during the funerals of military personnel and famous figures. His actions led to at least two federal and several state laws restricting protests during military funerals.

In a statement on his Facebook page, Nathan Phelps, who has been estranged from his father for 30 years, said the senior Phelps was dying in hospice care in Topeka, Kan., and that he had been ex-communicated from his own church in August of 2013.

[DannyTN]

Hope somebody protests his funeral.

[vladimir998]

That would be poetic justice.

[jocon307]

“Hope somebody protests his funeral.”

Amen brother!

[null and void]

Geeeee, that’s too bad.

[DoodleDawg]

Where’s that “Well...bye” picture when you need it?

[WorkingClassFilth]

I guess Fred is going to find out what God thinks of people who hate “fags.” I would guess ol’ Fred gonna have some ‘splaining to do.

[Dusty Road]

My cat yacked on the recliner, that deserves more attention!

[vladimir998]

And don’t anyone forget - this jerk was a DEMOCRAT.

[The Sons of Liberty]

Westboro Baptist Church founder Fred Phelps Sr. “on the edge of death,” son says

Think he'll get a seat in HELL near Fat Teddy Kennedy?

[USFRIENDINVICTORIA]

“Hope somebody protests his funeral.”

Understandable. A respectiful vigil would make a stronger statement about real Christian values.

[Bogey78O]

Will Al Gore be sending flowers and a card?

[ErnBatavia]

I wonder if Fat Albert Gore will have to balls to attend his close friend’s funeral...

[JimRed]

May he find the truth of Christ’s love before his passing, beg forgiveness for his cruel behavior and instruct his followers to repent and repair their hateful damage. I wish Hell upon no one, even one who seems deserving.

[usconservative]

I guess Fred is going to find out what God thinks of people who hate “fags.” I would guess ol’ Fred gonna have some ‘splaining to do.

Yup, sure wouldn't want to be him, or any member of his "church" come judgement day.

Wouldn't it be poetic justice to have hundreds of people at his funeral with signs that say "God Hates Fred Phelps"

[bgill]

I’d best not post.

[dps.inspect]

God to Pastor Phelps, when finally he see's God, "now aren't you glad that I'm God, full of mercy and grace... and not you?!"

[goldstategop]

Fred Phelps? I hope he rots in hell.

He should pack lightly.

[dps.inspect]

Ya, holding signs that say, "God is merciful... even to the ignorant"

[South40]