Well, talk about a Cult... this is unbelievable!

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This is sad, I can't believe I had not heard about this group before now....If you haven't I would like to make you aware of a group that I had no clue existed or how they can call themselves a church with the messages they are sending... It is called the Westboro Baptist Church. (I have heard about groups that protest at military funerals, just wasn't aware that they were an organized group calling themselves a church. (I believe their memo of protests said they were to be in Missouri on the 7th for some protests)
( I have removed names and location but this was a memo put out by their church to protest at a funeral of a Marine killed in battle.

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GOD HATES AMERICA & IS KILLING
OUR TROOPS IN HIS WRATH.

Military funerals have become pagan orgies of
idolatrous blasphemy, where they pray to the
dunghill gods of Sodom & play taps to a fallen fool.
This message to be preached in respectful, lawful proximity
to the memorial of a fallen Marine, time and place listed.

Marine gave his life for the Constitutional right of WBC to
warn America. To deny us our First Amendment rights is to declare to the
world that Marine died in vain, and that America is a nation of
sodomite hypocrites.

I can't understand how people could do this to the family of a lost one and have no conscious for the anguish they are causing.
The good new is if group has the right to assemble, so does others... so thank God for this group

“Except the Lord build the house, They labor in vain that build it;
Except the Lord keep the city, The watchman waketh but in vain.”
Psa. 127:1.

The Lord no longer builds the American house; nor does the Lord
watch over and protect America. These soldiers are dying for
the homosexual and other sins of America. God is now
America’s enemy, and God Himself is fighting against America.

THANK GOD FOR IEDs. (improvised explosive devices, btw- I had to find out what it meant so I shared.)

my last wonder...why aren't all other Baptists church screaming in protest that the name "Baptist" is being used in this horrific behavior and they don't want to be associated with that group, so the group should change their name????
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(still shaking head)in disbelief but in doing more research I found a bright spot...
The Patriot Guard Riders attend the funerals of members of the United States Armed Forces at the invitation of the deceased’s family.

The group was initially formed to shelter and protect the funerals from protesters from the Westboro Baptist Church, who claim that the deaths of American troops in Iraq and Afghanistan are divine retribution for American tolerance of homosexuality. The Patriot Guard positions itself to physically shield the mourners from the presence of the Westboro protesters by blocking the protesters from view with their motorcade, or by having members hold American flags. The group also drowns out the protesters' chants by singing patriotic songs or by revving motorcycle engines.

Although initially founded by motorcyclists, the organization is open to anyone, regardless of political affiliation, veteran status, or whether they ride or not. The only prerequisite is "a deep respect for those who serve our country; military, firefighters, or law enforcement". The Patriot Guard was established in Mulvane, Kansas at American Legion Post 136 in 2005.

The group's mission quickly expanded to include the funerals of law enforcement officers, fire department personnel, all first responders, and any active duty member or veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces from all previous wars and conflicts and is now largely focused on recognizing and honoring the sacrifices of fallen service members as well as their families and loved ones. As of April 28, 2008, the group reported over 170,000 members. In addition to their attendance at funerals, the group also greets troops returning from overseas at welcome home celebrations, deployment ceremonies, and perform volunteer work for veteran's organizations such as Veterans Homes. The group also assists families in financial difficulties with travel and housing arrangements, and also visits military hospitals to encourage and honor wounded service members of the United States Armed Forces.

Now if someone was looking for a cause to take down because of the evil they do...might I suggest this one is perhaps more hateful and hurtful than any I have every seen!