In an odd sort of way, the actions of the WBC actually help further the cause of those fighting for equal rights and an end to bigotry.
Thank You Westboro Baptist Church!
Do you agree, or disagree, that bringing such bigotry out into the bright, bright sunshine can help others evaluate the message of hate or distrust that many preach behind closed doors? What do you think of the points made in the blog?
Answer QuestionAsked by jsbenkert at 11:03 AM on Jan. 3, 2013 in Religious Debate
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Answer by LostSoul88 at 11:27 AM on Jan. 3, 2013
I might have agreed with you, LostSoul, if not for the fact that the WBC, with all of its despicable ways, does force people to reflect on their own views about gays and gay rights. At least, hopefully, they will consider their own closeted bigotry and what messages they may be fed in their own "better" churches that might also be preaching against gay rights, but in a more sedate, non-confrontational way. Think of all those here who don't believe that gays are deserving of the same rights as others, but use the worn out line "love the sinner, hate the sin". It's the same judgemental views, just carried out in different ways.
That's the beauty of the WBC. They don't hide their hate. It's right out there for everyone to see. That, in my opinion, is better than the sanctimonious "protect marriage" groups that use Washington to back their bigoted platforms.
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