These people are complete nutjobs, so I can't say I'm the least bit surprised. Doesn't make things better, naturally. =\
Westboro cult to protest Elizabeth Edward's funeral.
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What I don't get is why Anonymous is going after anti-wikileaks people, but not WBC. Sure, Anons tend to use 'fag' to describe everything under the sun, but I'm pretty sure they arn't all homophobes.
As for the vuvuzela idea: SHEER GENIUS.
As for the vuvuzela idea: SHEER GENIUS.
TheMaddestHatter said:
There is no way any God will have a place for them in heaven. It might even be unfair to the rest of the people in hell to put him there though.
In all seriousness, it makes me so damned angry when I see other Christians doing this; people look at this and say "oh, all Christians hate gays" or "all Christians are hateful, close-minded bigots". Here's hoping an asteroid finds it's way to his house.
Giving them attention is a bad idea. These people are part of a hateful religion, one that is attacked and alienated regularly. And it suits them, because now they feel oppressed, now they feel that they're the ones who are being attacked and we're the godless assholes who are wrong. Don't you see? These people are feed by others' hatred of them. Ignore them, don't give them news outlets, suppress their ability to draw attention to themselves. I guarantee you they wouldn't protest as much if there were no news articles or programs going on about them every time. The best way to beat them is by ignoring them.
Simply put a load of statues around the area, celebrating famous or influential lgbt people, and then arrest them for defacing them if and when they do. It would life the spirits of the locals, and honour those who have been insulted in death. I can't think of a better idea myself
No offense, I'm sure it's satisfying to write, but the letter is a waste of time. They are fully aware of how much the world hates them and they are sincere in their beliefs (except possibly the leader, as is often the case in these things). What's more they believe they are doing a loving act of kindness to people by informing them of their sinful ways and letting them know the important matter of God's hate.
Blind Sight said:
Gahhhhhh!!! This is what I'm talking about! We are not a "hateful religion". Most of us hate those fuckers as much as you do. People see the hardcore Catholics, the close-minded nut-jobs and WBC types as the norm.
I know there are a lot of bad Christians out there, but please don't tar the rest of us with the same brush, there is plenty of nice Christians too.
You think they actually matter?mr_rubino said:
This provocative troll-group will cease to be relevant within the next decade.
Um, read my statement please, and by read it, I mean read what's there, not what's going through your head. Did I say that Christians were a hateful religion? No, I said that THESE PEOPLE are part of a hateful religion, you took the point completely out of context. A 'religion' is any group with a set of supernatural or spiritual beliefs about nature, the meaning of life, and the universe that they attempt to apply to the public realm. I don't consider these people to be a product of Christianity as much as I consider the KKK to be. Do you consider these people to be part of mainstream Christianity? Because that's what you're implying. The fact is that their religion is founded on the fundamental principle that God hates the vast majority of society, and thus they can be seen as a faith based entirely on hate. I suggest you actually read and analyze a post, before you get instantly defensive, it shows a certain amount of insecurity about your faith.Vryyk said:
Alright, I'm glad you didn't mean what I thought you meant. It wasn't intended as an attack on you, I'm just irritated by WBC and their ilk.Blind Sight said:
To be fair though, you did say (and I quote) "they belong to a hateful religion" instead of "they belong to a hateful sect". If you were just saying that their beliefs are so out of whack with Christianity that they might as well be a separate religion then I apologize unreservedly.
Isn't Westboro the cult led by the Tall Man from Phantasm?
Yet out of all the serial killers and general evil people in the world, why has no one even tried to kill this cult?
Yet out of all the serial killers and general evil people in the world, why has no one even tried to kill this cult?
These guys have the right idea: just create a peaceful screen between the protesters and the grieving family. They were originally created as a reaction to these WBC clowns.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patriot_Guard_Riders
Here's hoping they turn out for Elizabeth.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patriot_Guard_Riders
Here's hoping they turn out for Elizabeth.
Sadly, they're not trolls.Naheal said:
Trolls have a MINIMUM level of decency, and these people just simply ain't got it.
Even though I'm not a Christian (was, then decided to go agnostic), I'm with you on removing them from any religious clauses, and then from the gene pool.
Now, I believe it's time to call in the LOIC's.
Anyone want to fire one of them?