This is So confusing to me. There are ACTUAL strip clubs and adult book stores that they could "protest" but they are wasting their gas and time to be at churches on a weekday morning for a half hour when nobody attends at this time? Wow, looks like the only person winning out on this one is the gasoline industry. First I would look at the teachings of Jesus and how he handled sinners....he loved them, had compassion and yet did say to "sin no more". He did not spew hatred from his lips. You are not going to change anyones views with your anger...it is only with love and respect that you can get someones attention long enough to have someone re-examine themselves and possibly change their view on something. To me, Westboro should NEVER be allowed to be called Baptist. They are NOT baptist, they are a misguided cult who obviously does not see Jesus as the "friend of sinners" that he is, but rather they use the Bible as their weapon to cut others. This shows they are not guided by God. They should listen to the song "Jesus, Friend of Sinners." Yes, homosexuality is a sin, BUT SO is gluttony, idolizing money, lustful thinking, etc etc and the list goes on. So, since this large family are misnamed, I will always refer to them as Westboro Uninspired Cult of Angry People or WUCAP for short. Along with others, I will also be praying for them to turn from their ways and live. May WUCAP repent for their terrible sin of false righteousness.

Conservative baptist church? Don't they read the bible? Jesus was a flaming liberal. He never said one thing about gays and he did embrace the dregs of society. He surely would not support the conservative churches of today with their support and votes for money-grubbing-for-the-rich politicians whom fight against the freedoms and public support of the poor. Conservative church connection to the founder is an oxymoron like asking what kind of gun would Jesus pack.

The reason for the wbc's offensive "picketing" is that they want the U.S. to make being homosexual a Capital Crime.
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Westboro - You are not in Kansas anymore. PLEASE GO BACK!!

I don't understand why they are protesting these churches. I mean, they agree on more stuff than they disagree.

How very sad. I am sure they actually beleive what they are doing is helpful So did the Saducees & Pharasee's . However... If they truely understood scripture & what GRACE is...they would behave differently. Let's welcome them w/ open arms & demonstrate what real love( Agape), mercy & grace are. It occured to me that perhaps they have never really experienced any of the forementioned. Yes sin is sin & if we believe we should make the attempt to refrain from it. Doing it on your own is not the answer. Not by our own hands, it is a gift of God, lest any man/woman should boast. " "I can do all things, through Christ Jesus who strengthens me." All scripture is given to us to help us. Come on Westboro read between the lines. In return we will read the scriptures too. ALL of us who claim to be believers.

You mention the WBC is anti-gay, but if you've ever seen the things they protest, they're clearly anti-everything. Mock them if you like, then ignore them.

This is just fear, turned in to prejudice. HOWEVER, nake no mistake, 80% of gays & lesbians, said by intelligent health & mental health officials are really a response to some form ao Post Traumatic Distress Disease. Being physical or emotionally abuse by an adult as a child, particularly a very close relative, subconciously makes them more comfortable with their own gender, than with the other. That's a very strong theory, however, due to 1996 protest in Washington, M. H. professionals can't say that. (A person has to ask THEM for help). Thus, thinking we're helping them, we're really helping them stay ill by not caringly encouraging to go get professional examination(s). Not downing them, however, by supporting & respecting.

20% ARE considered medically (gentically) predisposed to homosexuality. Certainly respect them, to.

Tony, when will you stop your constant bashing of Republicans? Every story I read I see you turn it into bashing ALL republicans. Get a grip! It is obvious you don't know anything about what Republicans stand for. As for Christianity, Jesus loved everyone and taught that we are sinners, but if we ask for forgiveness we will be forgiven...we are not to judge our neighbors sins...that doesn't mean there isn't sin. The church is full of sinners. We are all striving to be better people and get closer to God. Sin separates us from God. It is a daily struggle and we sometimes stumble and sin. God is there to forgive, we just need to ask. As for Rachel, Jesus was not a flaming liberal...are you kidding me? Can you say...right to life? Jesus also wouldn't enslave the black community in the welfare state. Beautiful children born into horrible situations with little hope of getting out. It benefits the democratic party to keep them there! Their situation is worse now with Obama as president..go figure! Where are all you libs when black children are being killed in the streets...oh but when 20 white children are killed it is a catastrophe that we can use to forward a political agenda...horrible!

Let me make this clear before I start getting nasty-grams...I don't care if people want to be religious or whatever, but when they start forcing their beliefs on others, that's what I have a problem with.

Oh Carl, please do post your references. Otherwise you sound like you're making ridiculous inferences.