Posted on 07/09/2010 9:34:55 PM PDT by tlb
The Topeka, Kansas-based Westboro Baptist Church, which is headed by Fred Phelps and which has made headlines over the past few years for a series of protests of events such as the funerals of Meet the Press host Tim Russert (because of his Catholicism and what they termed his "tolerance of homosexuality") and Jerry Falwell (whom they termed a "false prophet') and perhaps most notably the funerals of American servicemen killed overseas, have announced that they plan to picket the upcoming San Diego Comic-Con from 1:15 pm to 2 p.m. on Thursday, July 22.
The reason they're going to protest the con? We think it's best described in their own words, as posted on their website:
"Are you kidding?! If these people would spend even some of the energy that they spend on these comic books, reading the Bible, well no high hopes here. They have turned comic book characters into idols, and worship them they do! Isaiah 2:8 Their land also is full of idols; they worship the work of their own hands, that which their own fingers have made: 9 And the mean man boweth down, and the great man humbleth himself: therefore forgive them not. It is time to put away the silly vanities and turn to God like you mean it. The destruction of this nation is imminent - so start calling on Batman and Superman now, see if they can pull you from the mess that you have created with all your silly idolatry."
I know many who are anti-mormonISM but none that are anti-mormon.
Oh, we see...somebody can't be against the homosexual lifestyle without being "against" their homosexual family member or neighbor?
Give me a break. I doubt you can apply your logic consistently across the board.
Nice leftfield comment, tlb. What? Did you graduate with high honors from the Liberal School of Labelers?
The Anti-Mormon crowd here seem to be more narrowly focused in their bigoted narrow-mindedness. [mindbender26]
No, the focus is on false scripture, false doctrines, false churches and false gods. [Or do you concede that counterfeits in all other categories exist besides these categories?]
Let's compare, for example, false churches: The most important consideration is when you look at the defining characteristic of these false "churches":
For the fLDS, it's polygamy.
And what supposed Mormon "scripture" & doctrine backs that up? (Doctrine & Covenants 132 -- NEVER rescinded or changed or deleted by the mainstream Mormons...it exists like an "old law" still "on the books").
Now compare Phelps' Westboro.
What defining characteristic is there for this group?
For the Phelps, it's picketing.
Is that mainline Christian "Scripture?" (Answer: NO!)
Secondly the Phelps is better defined as one extended family -- versus a "church." (That's about all its "church" is made up of).
Alucard & Seras Victoria of "Hellsing"
Hey svcw...I try to always use the phrase Anti-Mormon/s/ism ... many of you say you don’t hate Mormons, but the nastiness of the comments I read (many times they are derisive, such as calling Joseph Smith “Joey Smith” or making fun of those sacred undergarments Mormons wear by calling them “Magic underwear”) makes me wonder sometimes of the posters true motivation...I don’t know if you personally do that...just a general observation...magritte
Jesus would not does not approve of your hate or your actions.
Jesus would not does not approve of your hate or your actions.
Hate the sin and love the sinner. I do not hate any person, I see that you are careful to not say that I do.
I do not pretend to speak for Jesus but you are in my prayers to Him and I pray God's blessing on you and yours, as He has abundantly blessed me and mine.
(Sorry, I didn’t recognize you without your beard, halo, and walk-on-water sandals)
Where do they get the money to do all that traveling?
Successful law suits against anyone who harasses them in any way, or against any agency that fails to fully protect them, is one source of income.
Got it.
Still have not shown one example of hate towards mormons.
Lot of charges however. You have shown many examples against mormonISM.
Rather than attack the poster show why what we post (direct from lds sources) is wrong. Defend what you believe.
I wonder why you do not defend what you believe, instead you attack posters with bogus charges.
It is a question you should ask yourself "why am I not able/unwilling to defend what I believe, since I charge that the posts are incorrect."
Who's being the "narrow minded bigot" now MB? Then why comment about us all? Why did you even bring the "anti's" into the thread with your insipid comments? What was the motivation? Did you expect to have a little private giggle fest with some of the others of like mind without having to explain yourself to the people you're smearing?
I note though you're taking the coward's approach in not defending your defamatory comments by insinuating that we're not capable of debating or defending our positions because we "hate".
Let me enlighten you a bit, the schtick is old and tiresome. Many have posted worse comments here on FR before you and I'm sure there will be many more to come. You're nothing special in that regard.
Yet not a one of you have debated the content of a post, it's always personal with you. You disagree with something and just gotta try to tear the person down.
I now see that you are channeling Christ in your comments and are capable of determining what Christ approves of. Did I miss something? When were you crowned?
My post #79 destroyed your entire premise of "hate" towards mormons (the people, since many of you are incapable of comprehending it's not about the people, it's about the doctrine).
I’ll be at Comic Con starting next Wednesday. I’ll keep an eye out for Phelps!
San Diego Comic-Con ..........quite the circus of hero figure wanna-be’s
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