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Westboro Baptist Church founder Fred Phelps Sr. “on the edge of death,” son says
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| 3/16/2014
Posted on 03/16/2014 11:14:09 AM PDT by South40
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To: South40
I hope Teddy Kennedy has a spot all warmed up for him
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posted on
03/16/2014 11:52:23 AM PDT
by
bigbob
(The best way to get a bad law repealed is to enforce it strictly. Abraham Lincoln)
To: vladimir998
“And dont anyone forget - this jerk was a DEMOCRAT.”
Why would anyone be surprised about that?
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posted on
03/16/2014 11:53:50 AM PDT
by
caver
(Obama: Home of the Whopper)
To: Forgotten Amendments
“Is he a real person? I always thought they were some kind of street theater or performance art. Sort of like Andy Kauffman wrestling.”
Your assessment is more accurate than the media’s.
Fred Phelps was a crusading civil rights attorney. In mid-life he decided to pick up a divinity degree and open up a “church”. His church consists of his family, most or all of whom are also lawyers. They engage in very public, very objectionable, displays of speech and promptly sue the hell out of anyone that violates the civil rights of the “church” members.
Phelps has been known to make campaign contributions to crusading liberal democrats, has publicly and vocally supported liberal policies and politicians, hell he even campaigned for Al Gore.
However, most of the American public and the American media would rather view these persons as devout fundamentalist Christians demonstrating their deeply held religious beliefs; as such a view of the Westboro folks reinforces the anti-Christian bigotry and preconceived biases of the majority.
To: Slings and Arrows
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posted on
03/16/2014 11:56:18 AM PDT
by
MeshugeMikey
(Jesus came to Save not Entertain / Ground John Kerry Now!)
To: South40
I got him on my Dead pool this year
Would that be something if somebody protest his funeral LOL!
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posted on
03/16/2014 11:56:49 AM PDT
by
SevenofNine
(We are Freepers, all your media bases belong to us ,resistance is futile)
To: jameslalor
“...hell he even campaigned for Al Gore.”
Well, Fred’s in for some real climate change shortly.
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posted on
03/16/2014 11:58:44 AM PDT
by
beelzepug
(if any alphabets are watchin', I'll be coming home right after the meetin')
To: SevenofNine
“Therefore if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink: for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire on his head.”
The ought to be a way to adopt this concept for the funeral.
“Jesus Loved You, Anyway” banners and flowers perhaps..
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posted on
03/16/2014 12:00:31 PM PDT
by
MeshugeMikey
(Jesus came to Save not Entertain / Ground John Kerry Now!)
To: jameslalor
Phelps has been known to make campaign contributions to crusading liberal democrats, has publicly and vocally supported liberal policies and politicians, hell he even campaigned for Al Gore.
Libs really hate seeing this picture every time they try to portray Westboro "Baptist" as a legitimate church ...
To: South40
I think it would be most fitting for people to stand silently and pray for him, to show how true Christians act.
But what the heck do I know.
Luke 6:27-28 "But I say to you who hear, love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you.
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posted on
03/16/2014 12:03:18 PM PDT
by
verga
(Poor spiritual health is often manifested with poor physical health.)
To: South40
Pay-backs a BITCH,, hope its hot where he's going.
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posted on
03/16/2014 12:04:06 PM PDT
by
piroque
("In times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act")
To: JimRed
Right on Jim! I too do not wish Hell on anyone.
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posted on
03/16/2014 12:06:12 PM PDT
by
willibeaux
(de ole Korean War vet age 84)
To: DannyTN
I’m in.
What a horrible horrible human being.
To: verga
I think it would be most fitting for people to stand silently and pray for him, to show how true Christians act.I agree. I have no desire to lower myself to his acitons.
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posted on
03/16/2014 12:22:23 PM PDT
by
South40
(Liberalism is a Disease)
To: DakotaGator
Giving a one digit salute
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posted on
03/16/2014 12:22:56 PM PDT
by
hoosiermama
(Obama: "Born in Kenya" Lying now or then or now)
To: ErnBatavia
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posted on
03/16/2014 12:24:16 PM PDT
by
Rumplemeyer
(The GOP should stand its ground - and fix Bayonets)
To: South40
To: verga
Is the media still pretending those are Christians and not left wing astro turf?
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posted on
03/16/2014 12:26:00 PM PDT
by
GeronL
(Vote for Conservatives not for Republicans!)
To: South40
I’m in for pushing him over “the edge”.
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posted on
03/16/2014 12:28:14 PM PDT
by
right way right
(America has embraced the suck of Freedumb.)
To: South40
Satan awaits a new customer!
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posted on
03/16/2014 12:31:18 PM PDT
by
kenmcg
To: DannyTN
Hope somebody protests his funeral. That would be a sure bet but, frankly, I think it would be even better if his funeral were to be left completely alone.
Won't happen though. Too many drama queens.
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posted on
03/16/2014 12:40:15 PM PDT
by
OrangeHoof
(2001-2008: "Dissent Is Patriotism!" 2009-2016: "Dissent Is Racism!")
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