View Full Version : Hate-Monger Fred Phelps and Westboro Baptist Church to Picket Bernie Mac's Memorial
Lindsey
08-14-2008, 04:08 PM
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http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn234/Badabing00/ScreenHunter_01Aug141235.gif
How fucked up is that?
The Postmaster General
08-14-2008, 04:11 PM
What's ironic is that Bernie Mac in the Kings of Comedy makes fun of his nephew acting girly and refers to him multiple times as a "faggot" and subsequently got some mild heat from the gay community, but really enraged his family and had to make amends which is why the nephew on his TV show ws written to be like a little Bernie mac.
I bet Phelps likes butt sex.
ElderPredator
08-14-2008, 04:15 PM
I say we all go to the Baptist church while they're in prayer and slash their tires. Who's with me? What a bunch of fucking cunts. :mad:
SpoonMan999
08-14-2008, 04:19 PM
This should be the Dick Move of the Week.
Weapon X
08-14-2008, 04:19 PM
Have I mentioned lately how proud I am to be a Reform Jew?
countchocula
08-14-2008, 04:20 PM
Someone needs to picket this church. 24/7.
ElderPredator
08-14-2008, 04:25 PM
Someone needs to picket this church. 24/7.
Someone actually tried to burn it down a while back. When the minister (Fred Phelps) dies, everyone should picket his funeral like he does to others and piss on his grave after the burial.
AshleysDad
08-14-2008, 04:25 PM
Anyone who pickets a funeral should have really bad things happen to them. It is nothing more than a way to attract attention to yourself. There were people picketing funerals of NJ US service men who died in Iraq. It was not pretty.
SpoonMan999
08-14-2008, 04:27 PM
Anyone who pickets a funeral should have really bad things happen to them. It is nothing more than a way to attract attention to yourself. There were people picketing funerals of NJ US service men who died in Iraq. It was not pretty.
I saw that happening on TV...if I were there I would probably be in prison right now.
The Postmaster General
08-14-2008, 04:29 PM
It's so awful because he just attacks anyone without knowing anything about them. As I mentioned earlier, the things he says about Mac are so far off base it's as funny as Mac's lessor stand-up.
ElderPredator
08-14-2008, 04:32 PM
It's so awful because he just attacks anyone without knowing anything about them. As I mentioned earlier, the things he says about Mac are so far off base it's as funny as Mac's lessor stand-up.
True and Bernie was like any other raunchy stand-up comedian these days.
I couldn't imagine the bloodshed if they decided to picket my child's funeral or anyone that I know who passed away. I would go to jail happy knowing that several people had to go to the hospital with picket signs shoved straight up their ass. :rolleyes:
john_rambo
08-14-2008, 04:32 PM
Damnit.... I posted a rant last week in the politics forum about the same church... they need to shut up... they are in no way, shape, or form, what Christians are supposed to be, I do not want to be associated with these people... any time something happens they have to put their nose in it for publicity. These people are not about the religion, they are about attention... a bunch of low life rednecks with nothing better to do.
FLAME_ON
08-14-2008, 04:36 PM
What the fuck did Bernie Mac have to do with the gay community? Is there something I don't know or are they just throwing that shit out there??
I want to go toe-to-toe with Phelps.
KCJ506
08-14-2008, 04:42 PM
Damnit.... I posted a rant last week in the politics forum about the same church... they need to shut up... they are in no way, shape, or form, what Christians are supposed to be, I do not want to be associated with these people... any time something happens they have to put their nose in it for publicity. These people are not about the religion, they are about attention... a bunch of low life rednecks with nothing better to do.
These people are not Christians. They shouldn't even be called that.
Pirate Mike
08-14-2008, 04:56 PM
This is a horrible thing, but at least Bernie Mac can rest knowing he fucked more pussy, that counts for something
electriclite
08-14-2008, 05:02 PM
Black folk ain't gonna take that crap, especially in Chicago.
Please let someone be strapped.
And a gay pride parade needs to pass through the cemetery of Phelp's funeral.
Lindsey
08-14-2008, 05:17 PM
I did some research on this church... and its absolutely disgusting. All I ask is why? WHY???
http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn234/Badabing00/evil5.jpg
http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn234/Badabing00/evil3.jpg
http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn234/Badabing00/evil2.jpg
I'm surprised these people have not been shot.
MoovEDude
08-14-2008, 05:18 PM
As a white guy, if they do this, I hope those black people there DO NOT take the high road and instead commence to thumping some worthless white trash evanGENITAL fuckers.
ListersParanoia
08-14-2008, 05:32 PM
I'm loving the "quote" from Deuteronomy slamming "fags" when that scripture has NOTHING to do with homosexuality, it was about one of the plaugues visited upon the Egyptians during the Hebrews exodus to the promised land. LOL they seem quite well versed. Dip shits.
JJFlamingo
08-14-2008, 05:37 PM
I'm confused. They went after Ledger for playing a gay guy but what the fuck did Mac do that made him an "enabler"?? :confused::confused:
a7xfan
08-14-2008, 05:52 PM
i dont' usually wish death upon anyone, but in this case i will make an exception, these people are the epitomy of evil.
zombievictim
08-14-2008, 06:21 PM
These people deserve to burn. It's absolutely disgusting that there are actually people out there like this. Makes me happy to be agnostic.
Mr.HyDe807
08-14-2008, 06:34 PM
I.....need to say something but i just cant find the words...http://www.insanesoccer.com/games/images/thefinger.jpg
Oh, that'll do! great! I'm glad Phelps is making sense when it comes to these supposed fag-enabling hoopla. Maybe he'll see this and picket my funeral, whilst calling me a nazi who eats babies.
Lindsey
08-14-2008, 06:52 PM
I was curious what Phelps looked like, and found this funny comparison.
http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn234/Badabing00/phelpskane.jpg
bigred760
08-14-2008, 07:11 PM
I find it odd that these pricks were nowhere to be found when George Carlin died . . . who was "potty-mouth"-ed as well.
These people want nothing but attention for their bigoted, twisted views. They're not picketing protesting anything. They're just going to where they will be noticed and more than likely put on camera.
I hope the Chicagoans kick their ass and shove theirs signs where the sun don't shine.
ElderPredator
08-14-2008, 07:13 PM
I was curious what Phelps looked like, and found this funny comparison.
http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn234/Badabing00/phelpskane.jpg
Holy shit! You're right Lindsey! :eek:
bigred760
08-14-2008, 07:17 PM
I was curious what Phelps looked like, and found this funny comparison.
http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn234/Badabing00/phelpskane.jpg
The guy on the right looks better.
Mr.HyDe807
08-14-2008, 07:34 PM
I was curious what Phelps looked like, and found this funny comparison.
http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn234/Badabing00/phelpskane.jpg
At least we don't trust either of them when they lead us to THE LIGHT!
NathanRomano
08-14-2008, 08:26 PM
I did some research on this church... and its absolutely disgusting. All I ask is why? WHY???
http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn234/Badabing00/evil5.jpg
http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn234/Badabing00/evil3.jpg
http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn234/Badabing00/evil2.jpg
I'm surprised these people have not been shot.
I hope I see one of these people. I hope I see ANYONE holding a sign like that. I WILL fuck them up.
Lindsey
08-14-2008, 08:29 PM
I would rip the sign out of their god damn hands and start beating them with it.
jackson13
08-14-2008, 08:33 PM
If there was ever a reason for a riot in Chicago, this is it. Some south-siders, where Bernie was from, need to get wind of this so they can take arms and do us all a fucking favor.
poopontheshoes7
08-14-2008, 08:35 PM
Whoa...humans fucking suck.
edonline
08-14-2008, 08:46 PM
Fred Phelps and his "church" (which is comprised mostly of family members) first gained noteriety when they picketed the funeral of Matthew Shephard. Shortly after, they picketed funerals of other gay men. Since that didn't give them enough press and media attention, they changed to picketing funerals of military personnel. They still do, but also put out press announcements claiming to pickets funerals of so called "fag-loving" celebrities. In the past, these celebs included such people Mr. (Fred) Rogers, Heath Ledger and many others.
I protest all religions 24/7...but now I'll focus on these waste-of-space jerk-offs in my protest.
echo_bravo
08-14-2008, 08:55 PM
Wow, if this furneral takes place in the Southside of Chicago these protesters are FUCKED.
I have been to many White Sox games and can say that the Southside of Chicago is freakin hardcore. If those southside people see what is going on, I actually pity the protesters. They will die for sure.:eek:
the_unforgiven
08-14-2008, 08:56 PM
these people make me absolutely sick, it's just so hard to believe that anyone attending a funeral they protest doesn't kill them or hurt them severely. The audacity of these people is magnanamous!! WBC = FAIL x infinity
NathanRomano
08-14-2008, 08:59 PM
I wanna find those fuckers with the signs. I see them and just wanna tackle their ass and beat the living shit out of them. I would never hit a women but this is the exception.
Where can I find these fucks?
solidstealth
08-14-2008, 09:05 PM
Whoa...humans fucking suck.
humans, they are not
MoovEDude
08-14-2008, 09:13 PM
Wow, if this furneral takes place in the Southside of Chicago these protesters are FUCKED.
I have been to many White Sox games and can say that the Southside of Chicago is freakin hardcore. If those southside people see what is going on, I actually pity the protesters. They will die for sure.:eek:
Fuckin-A, I was born and raised 6 blocks from Sox Park - hardcore Bridgeporter who wouldnt think twice about a rumble. ;)
The Postmaster General
08-14-2008, 09:29 PM
As many have mentioned, this protest could turn into a compressed-for-time example of natural selection.
FLAME_ON
08-14-2008, 09:29 PM
I really hope Chicago fucks these people up.
therealjohng
08-14-2008, 09:46 PM
Let them protest and let them look like the idiots they are.
Brando @$$ Fat
08-14-2008, 10:57 PM
I hope their grandkids end up picketing at my funeral.
Tweek
08-15-2008, 12:01 AM
Everytime I see a picture/video of Shirley Phelps Roper I keep thinking of/expecting to hear "You shall never obtain the Necronomicon! We shall feast among your souls."
thedudeman69
08-15-2008, 12:12 AM
Everytime I see a picture/video of Shirley Phelps Roper I keep thinking of/expecting to hear "You shall never obtain the Necronomicon! We shall feast among your souls."
Really, I half expect the girl from Mad TV to pull the mask off and go it's JUST ME!!!?!?
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0918633/
RustyRazor
08-15-2008, 12:04 PM
Wow.
I'm not someone that's not easily amazed and while I know that there are people in this world that should be drawn and quartered on general GP, I rarely am taken aback by actually seeing people like this.
http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn234/Badabing00/evil5.jpg
You've got it all wrong, hermaphrodite.
God loves everyone, he pities you.
What dooms the nation is people who have time protesting with idiotic signs instead of...I don't know...working for a living?
And if a plane crashed that YOU were on, God wouldn't laugh but I'd piss my pants.
http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn234/Badabing00/evil3.jpg
While these kids shouldn't be responsible for what their parents teach them, you just know the kid from the Village of the Damned will grow up to abuse his wife and end up in a federal slammer while his sister will mature to become a playtoy for the local motorcycle gang. Sorry, kids. Your parents hate you.
http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn234/Badabing00/evil2.jpg
This woman is displaying her one true talent. Opening her mouth nice and wide and...well, if she's stupid enough to carry that sign around, she's probably not that good. I hope I run into her one day.
In my car.
Doing about 60 MPH.
I truly hope this doesn't get violent.
Cause it could be bad. Real bad.
Hopefully, the local police put a kibosh on this protest before it even begins.
FLAME_ON
08-15-2008, 12:56 PM
I was thinking about this last night... What exactly are they protesting??
I get that they just want attention but they're not really protesting.
The man is dead, what exactly are you asking for? I could see if they "protested" while he was alive and try to shut him down.
But he's dead.
In their minds, what do they thinking they are accomplishing?
Plus, why would God laugh at a plane crash? Are they talking about 9/11 or planes in general? What's evil about a plane? Why would God "blow up" a shuttle??
I'm completely baffled by these people's logic.
daddiefatsacks
08-15-2008, 01:15 PM
basically they are a group of 70 people, and are following gods orders....and everyone else isn't, so they are going to hell. Everyone who isn't apart of their church is a "fag-enabler" and should REPENT.
honestly its like the whole family is that chick from The Mist
bigred760
08-15-2008, 01:26 PM
I'm completely baffled by these people's logic.
Get in line.
Weapon X
08-15-2008, 02:23 PM
Get in line.
And afterwards you can join my line, where people chuck quarters at these idiots so they can buy themselves a clue.
bigred760
08-15-2008, 02:26 PM
And afterwards you can join my line, where people chuck quarters at these idiots so they can buy themselves a clue.
Make it rolls of quarters and I'm there.
Weapon X
08-15-2008, 02:28 PM
Make it rolls of quarters and I'm there.
http://www.boomspeed.com/big_josh/brilliant.jpg
BRILLIANT! *high-fives bigred760*
SpoonMan999
08-15-2008, 02:37 PM
These people are rediculous, when they were protesting at the soldier's funerals they had signs like "God hates fags." Wtf? None of those soldiers were gay, at least not that I know of. They're just morons looking for attention.
MoovEDude
08-15-2008, 02:50 PM
I was thinking about this last night... What exactly are they protesting??
I get that they just want attention but they're not really protesting.
The man is dead, what exactly are you asking for? I could see if they "protested" while he was alive and try to shut him down.
But he's dead.
In their minds, what do they thinking they are accomplishing?
Plus, why would God laugh at a plane crash? Are they talking about 9/11 or planes in general? What's evil about a plane? Why would God "blow up" a shuttle??
I'm completely baffled by these people's logic.
Apparently these EvanGENITALS havent read the bible and if they did they got it all wrong -I HAVE.
And they seem to have missed the part where a wall that is being built comes tumbling down and kills a bunch of people. Jesus's desciples say the dead must have surely been big sinners to be punished like that - and Jesus basically said - No, ( and I paraphrase here) don think like that...sometimes, shit just happens...
Tweek
08-15-2008, 07:15 PM
Make it rolls of quarters and I'm there.
Can we also use doorknob filled sacks?
AshleysDad
08-15-2008, 09:11 PM
Can anyone post one of those pics where someone is picketing something stupid and there is a someone next to him with a sign that makes fun of the first guy?
Mr.HyDe807
08-15-2008, 09:30 PM
Can we also use doorknob filled sacks?
I suggest socks filled with thermometers, but using the proper precautions so when they break, we don't get that shit on us.
Brendan M.
08-15-2008, 10:05 PM
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http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn234/Badabing00/ScreenHunter_01Aug141235.gif
How fucked up is that?
Wow, someone doesn't have a sense of humor. I'm surprised that poster doesn't have the N word anywhere on there because its obvious these cultists are racists too regardless of the fact that they haven't been outspoken about it. How many non-white people belong to this cult? None! Either they're racist or only white people are stupid enough to believe in this kind of shit.
My goal in life is to have these guys want to protest at my funeral. You know you've been successful and done something right when you piss off this *ahem* closet queen named Phelps.
Jon Lyrik
08-16-2008, 04:05 AM
If you ignore them, they'll go away.
SpoonMan999
08-16-2008, 12:57 PM
If we run over their picket line with semi trucks they'll go away faster.
jackson13
08-16-2008, 04:20 PM
Yahoo news reports that his public memorial, where people like Samuel L. Jackson, the mayor of Chicago, and his 'Original Kings of Comedy' co-stars are all attending/speaking, is drawing a huge crowd of people on Chicago's South Side.
Please please please let the south side of chicago live up to its reputation and take every single one of these motherfuckers out.
JCPhoenix
08-16-2008, 04:32 PM
I hope one of their kids turns out to be gay.
someguy
08-16-2008, 06:32 PM
Just so people know, Fred Phelps has an army of 10+ children who he beat and brainwashed as they grew up. He was smart in one respect though, he forced all of them to become lawyers. They recently had a lawsuit filed against them over their picketing of soldier's funerals. They lost and were forced to cough up a couple million, but they're appealing the case and will most likely repeat that as much as possible.
If you have time, there's a book called Addicted to Hate that is online. It's pretty much all about the abuse and terrible childhood all of Phelps' kids had along with how terrible the guy is on his own.
http://www.blank.org/addict/
edit: just for fun
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GHk7kRFU-TU
jbar1026
08-17-2008, 04:37 PM
i saw them on tv once doing an interview and there is nothing like hearing a 3-4 year old say gode hates fags! call me crazy but people who teach their kids hate should not be allowed to keep them.
outsyder
08-17-2008, 06:22 PM
http://img128.imageshack.us/img128/365/ggayad8.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
AspectRatio1986
08-17-2008, 07:44 PM
I've said it before, I'll say it again. God loves everyone no matter what their "sin" is
Smiert Spionam
08-17-2008, 08:21 PM
The real tragedy of it all is that there isn't even a Hell for Fred Phelps to burn in once he dies for all the hate he's spewed throughout his lifetime. He'll just rot in the ground like everyone else, and that sucks. (Sorry to all the believers, but I'm just speaking how I feel)
That's why we must fuck this man up now. We can't always wait on fate to provide us with justice now, can we? It's time we took the Ra's Al Ghul approach.....
AspectRatio1986
08-17-2008, 08:39 PM
Doesn't saying "fag/s" apply to being a "potty mouth"?
rilocay
08-17-2008, 09:08 PM
Did these people miss the part in the bible where it says "love they neighbour as it were yourself"? Now they might hate homo's, fair enough, they have their freedom of speech, but their ignorance on that sexuality let alone their own religion really should put them in their place.
Now if we only had the vengeful god of the old tesetament, these people would be taken care of! :p
DRbeauty
08-18-2008, 04:20 PM
Did these people miss the part in the bible where it says "love they neighbour as it were yourself"? Now they might hate homo's, fair enough, they have their freedom of speech, but their ignorance on that sexuality let alone their own religion really should put them in their place.
Now if we only had the vengeful god of the old tesetament, these people would be taken care of! :p
Do you think it would be an old school plague or God would cook up something extra special for these jackasses? How about a shit rain over their heads for seven days?
Tonkuro
08-18-2008, 07:03 PM
Doesn't saying "fag/s" apply to being a "potty mouth"?
No, not to them. I remember reading something on that, that it was a word made for them to use against those sinful homosexuals out there. Whatever.
unspoken
08-19-2008, 09:16 PM
I'm confused. They went after Ledger for playing a gay guy but what the fuck did Mac do that made him an "enabler"?? :confused::confused:
Their line of thinking is that anyone who does not use their voice 100% of the time to condemn the sin of homosexuality and try to convert the masses is a fag enabler and will burn in hell for eternity because of it.
Brendan M.
08-19-2008, 09:21 PM
http://img128.imageshack.us/img128/365/ggayad8.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
ha ha ha ha ha! Is that real?
mutant_gorilla
08-19-2008, 10:10 PM
That Fox interview between Julia (something last name), and Shirley Phelps-Roper is crazy. I'm working on a documentary film about them. Or at least...people who take a dump of Jesus. They picketted in Orlando last week. I wasn't prepared to face them as of yet, so I'm waiting until the next time they'll be around. It should be interesting.
It just sucks. Because the Christians who are actually doing their jobs, not ONLY have to clean up the mess people like the Westboro Baptist Church make, but also having to show the world the truth. How much God loves them, regardless of the sin's in their lives.
The thing that pisses me off the most is that they play "homosexuality" on a pedastal like some AIDS epidemic. That GOD hates homosexuality far more then any other sin. But if people would actually crack open a Bible...Its all sinful. Robbing a bank, punching a baby in the face, lying to your mom, murdering someone, its all sin.
Sure the consequences are different, but sin should be handled all the same way. Its just crazy how some people are so rediculously judgemental. I'm steadfast at living my life for Jesus Christ, but you'll never see me on the side of the road with a sign, blasting people for their lifestyle. I have two older sisters who are gay, and I personally don't agree with their lifestyles, but...They are some of the awesomest people ever.
I don't know. I'm ranting. WBC just pisses me off.
Criminal Rock
08-20-2008, 12:59 AM
As many have mentioned, this protest could turn into a compressed-for-time example of natural selection.
Natural Selection FTW
scottmushroom
08-20-2008, 03:04 AM
I say we all go to the Baptist church while they're in prayer and slash their tires. Who's with me? What a bunch of fucking cunts. :mad:
Don't let the name of the church (I hate that they even call it that) confuse you.....these fucktards have nothing to do with Babtists or Christianity at all. They fairly recently picketed a funeral of a college girl who was murdered and left on the side of the road at Auburn University because "the university system is a breeding ground for homosexuals" or some bullshit. What people fail to realize is that 90% of this "church" is one big happy fucking inbred family. If you must research them, don't go to their website, because that only puts money in their pockets. Also, there is an awesome group called the Patriot Guard Riders who counter picket the WBC at funerals.
The Patriot Guard Riders is a diverse amalgamation of riders from across the nation. We have one thing in common besides motorcycles. We have an unwavering respect for those who risk their very lives for America’s freedom and security. If you share this respect, please join us. We don’t care what you ride, what your political views are, or whether you’re a "hawk" or a "dove". It is not a requirement that you be a veteran. It doesn't matter where you’re from or what your income is. You don’t even have to ride. The only prerequisite is Respect. Our main mission is to attend the funeral services of fallen American heroes as invited guests of the family. Each mission we undertake has two basic objectives.
1. Show our sincere respect for our fallen heroes, their families, and their communities.
2. Shield the mourning family and friends from interruptions created by any protestor or group of protestors.
We accomplish the latter through strictly legal and non-violent means.
To those of you who are currently serving and fighting for the freedoms of others, at home and abroad, please know that we are backing you. We honor and support you with every mission we carry out, and we are praying for a safe return home for all.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patriot_Guard_Riders
http://www.patriotguard.org/
I fully support what these guys do, especially since I have a cousin in the Army on active duty right now.
Servo
08-20-2008, 04:12 AM
I once called their facilities out of sheer curiousty under the guise of a prospective church-goer. I asked about their stance on overseas missions and their response was "if they're preaching God loves everyone they're going to Hell and they'll bring those they taught with them" then I chimed in with my opinion that God doesn't hate. She freaked out and asked me about Enoch (it says somewhere that God hated him), and I told her I wasn't that familliar with it but I know it says that. When I asked her to elaborate on that she told me to read my Bible more, called me a dumbass and hung up.
I called a couple of more times but I forgot how those conversations went. You can find their number on mapquest/google maps.
It really is all just a big joke. I don't buy that they actually believe everything they talk about on-camera. I honestly think it's just some screwed up schtick of theirs to get media attention.
Or they're all just brain-washed. Maybe both.
BadCoverVersion
08-20-2008, 07:05 AM
The thing that pisses me off the most is that they play "homosexuality" on a pedastal like some AIDS epidemic. That GOD hates homosexuality far more then any other sin. But if people would actually crack open a Bible...Its all sinful. Robbing a bank, punching a baby in the face, lying to your mom, murdering someone, its all sin.
I undertand your point, but I still find it a shame that supposedly decent Christians claim to 'accept' homosexuality yet still consider acting on homosexual urges to be grossly sinful...and AS sinful as murder and deceit no less.
Of course I'm not comparing yourself to the vile Mr Phelps and his foul family.
These people can't honestly believe the nonsensical bile they spout, so I don't know why we even bother giving them the oxygen of publicity.
Their whole manifesto doesn't even make an ounce of sense. They basically mention words like Fag, God, America, War every once in a while and then lap up the attention that follows.
Jon Lyrik
08-20-2008, 10:27 AM
Nah, the Bible is about as fucked up as these people are. Freddy's a motorheaded, abusive wife-beater who bred too much.
Brando @$$ Fat
08-20-2008, 11:14 AM
Well, the funeral has happened already. I wonder what happened.
Elgyn
08-20-2008, 05:38 PM
I swear Phelps is a closeted homosexual.
mutant_gorilla
08-20-2008, 06:20 PM
I undertand your point, but I still find it a shame that supposedly decent Christians claim to 'accept' homosexuality yet still consider acting on homosexual urges to be grossly sinful...and AS sinful as murder and deceit no less.
As a Christian I consider acting on any urge that deems itself sinful to be wrong. There is no such thing as a "Big Sins" and "Small Sins". The only reason people react so differently to them is because of the severity these actions may cause. Its just so simple to forgive someone for lying, or stealing, or cursing someone out, but people react to a murder, someone killing another human being, with so much more bitterness and unforgiveness.
Does that mean I don't think murder is a big deal? No way. I do see a definite difference between stealing a pac of TicTacs from 7Eleven, and the Virginia Tech shooting. But what I need to remember that in the same lines God says "Don't Steal" he also says "Don't Kill". His love for this world is so much that he can see past both of these, without judgement, and label these wrongs as one, Sin.
The biggest lesson I've learn is that God loves the sinner, and not the sin. I've learned to not go around classifying people by their sins. The Alcoholic, The Drug Addict, The Cheater, The Liar, The Homosexual, The Murderer, etc. We're all PEOPLE. We all have temptations and urges, and we all slip up and make mistakes and fall flat on our faces. And Christ, who was sinless, died on a Cross, so that we wouldn't have to take the punishment for our sin, which was death. We were guilty and Jesus took that punishment for us.
I don't usually intend to come on Joblo to preach to people, but I do enjoy the fact that I can share my love for movies and my love for God, because both can easily be descriminated against. I just believe that there is so much hatred in this world, that if someone falls face first on the ground, how can we not lend a hand?
I'm just passionate about this. And I never thought it'd come out on Joblo.com, but...Thats cool I guess.
-Josh
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