We can't make this stuff up. There really are people this evil in the world. Beyond even the evil you face on any regular day.Video found at Atheist Media Blog.UPDATE: Click here for a story about a Marine reservist who has charges dropped against him for going after Westboro protesters when one of them stuffed an American flag down their pants.
Wednesday a $2.9 million verdict against the Phelps family of Topeka and their homophobe Westboro Baptist Church, a Kansas church that picketed the funeral of a Maryland Marine killed in an auto accident in Iraq last year.It is believed to be the first individual lawsuit against the Phelps, who are infamous for picketing military and other funerals around the country. They do not contend that the dead soldiers are gay, but that their deaths are punishment by an angry God against the United States for its tolerance of homosexuality.A grieving father, Albert Snyder, sued for unspecified damages after members staged a demonstration at the March 2006 funeral of his son, Lance Cpl. Matthew Snyder.Family and church members, under the leadership of Fred Phelps, Sr., routinely picket funerals of military personnel killed in Iraq and Afghanistan, carrying signs such as “Thank God for dead soldiers” and “God hates fags.”Their actions have prompted several states to pass laws regarding fu
You learn something every day. Apparently, the Union Street Baptist Church started life as a church/coffee house to refresh railway workers as well as offering spiritual support. This coming weekend (3rd and 4th November) brings a series of events to celebrate its 125th anniversary, where links to the railway and town's heritage will be remembered. There are events at both the Heritage Centre site and back at the church. Check out their web site (here) for latest details...
First Baptist Church student ministries in Centerville have participated in Eagle Leadership Training for four years. The culmination of the training was celebrated with a trip to Greece to follow the Journeys of the Apostle Paul. The trip began in Thessaloniki, Philippi, and Delphi.
Some of the recent posts have been a tad depressing. Drugs, rubbish tipping and the soon-to-be-closed bus station. So another snap of a long-standing Crewe building to lift the gloom, Union Street Baptist Church. I've also added it to the "Churches" page on Images of Crewe, so take a look if you enjoy such snaps...
On April 28, 2007, the Voices of Faith of New Horizon Baptist Church will be having their first Choir Anniversary. The theme for the service is: "Choir Anniversary The Old Time Way"There will be guest soloist, various singing groups and choirs attending. The format for the service will be based on church service the way we had it back in the day.Return to this Website for updated info.
