The Reverend Fred Phelps Has Died
“Yes, Mr. Phelps, you did. But you won’t have to worry about pain anymore. You are free of physical pain. By the way I’m Bruce.”
“And Freddie, I’m Lance.”
“Hello,” says Mr. Phelps.
“God has made us your guides to your very own unique afterlife. Fred do you notice how sparkly everything is?” states Lance.
“Yes, yes, I do, I do. The roads are golden and each house seems immaculate and perfectly presentable. It is so much better here than where I lived in Kansas with my church members.”
“Of course it is,” says Bruce. “We take good care of our neighborhoods and our neighbors.”
“We love our neighbors, just as God told us to,” states Lance.
“I was a preacher, you know,” says Phelps. “I spoke to the masses.”
“Yes, we know,” says Bruce. “Everyone here has listened to your sermons. They are all anxious to meet you.”
“Here is your house, Freddie.” Lance points to a magnificent chateau.
“Oh, my, it is beautiful,” exclaims Fred Phelps.
A gorgeous, tall, rugged young man with a brilliant white smile comes loping down the path from the house.
“Hi, oh hi,” he says and gives Fred Phelps a big manly hug.
“We’ll leave you now Mr. Phelps,” says Bruce.
“Yes, Freddie, we won’t have any time with you until, I think, uhm, next Thursday,” says Lance.
“Don’t worry guys, I’ll take really good care of him,” says the young man. “Mr. Phelps, let’s go into the house, all the other fellows are anxious to meet you. By the way, my name is Rock.”
“Rock?”
“Yes, Rock, Rock Hudson. Now follow me.”
I just wonder if he really believed in the nonsense he preached about, or it was just a way to get more followers and receive more popularity and money ? Kind of like some DI's do ;)Quote: FrankScobleteFor the emailers: I thought everyone knew who Reverend Fred Phelps was. Others' heaven would be his hell.
Quote: AxelWolfI just wonder if he really believed in the nonsense he preached about, or it was just a way to get more followers and receive more popularity and money ? Kind of like some DI's do ;)
Think is he really didn't make that much money on it. As was pointed out almost all his followers were family members and he couldn't even manage to keep all his family members. He believed what he was saying. For some reason he was just a truly vile human being.
As for some of the other extreme pastors I have to believe they only do it for the money or are at least heavily influenced by the money. The prosperity gospel bull that has infiltrated Christianity is nothing more than a money making scheme. Also Robertson I think he does have a core of beliefs which align somewhat with what he is saying but I don't think he believes it all. And there are other pastors who I can almost guarantee are just this generations snake oil salesman. They peddle an eternal salvation that I'm willing to bet even they don't believe in.
In dice influencing? Else what is he doing here? Was he one of the Holy Rollers at Blackjack card counting? Is that the relevance?Quote: FrankScobleteHe was a believer.
Now that is something that can be said of just about every preacher who starts out thumpin' on a Bible. You start with those what ain't likely to laugh at you and work upwards from there.Quote: FrankScoblete]I saw some of his church services in a documentary. Most of his patrons were family members and (seriously) they all looked a bit nutty.
For some reason, they have a real hatred for gays. There's no "live and let live" in their attitude.
Quote: FrankScobleteThe "gay angle" is not unusual. When I travelled to Memphis I'd watch Sunday morning prayer services and most of them associated gays with the casino industry as if gays were the culprits behind casinos and all gambling in America.
For some reason, they have a real hatred for gays. There's no "live and let live" in their attitude.
I wouldn't be surprised to find that many of them are gay themselves. So it is a self hatred.
Quote: bwI wouldn't be surprised to find that many of them are gay themselves. So it is a self hatred.
Here in Kansas, it is relatively well known that Pastor Fred was accused of abuse by multiple family members. A fair number of his offspring 'departed' the family cult, er Church, over the years and several let it be known that such problems existed.
Quote: bwI wouldn't be surprised to find that many of them are gay themselves. So it is a self hatred.
Well test done http://www.nytimes.com/2012/04/29/opinion/sunday/homophobic-maybe-youre-gay.html?_r=0 have shown that many self identified super straight homophobes are actually a little bit gay.
Quote: bwI wouldn't be surprised to find that many of them are gay themselves. So it is a self hatred.
I've never understood why I hear people say this so often. It's like saying that atheists are closet Christians who hate themselves. *facepalm*
Quote: Beethoven9thI've never understood why I hear people say this so often. It's like saying that atheists are closet Christians who hate themselves. *facepalm*
Why so many people say this so often? Because it is often true.
Quote: bwWhy so many people say this so often? Because it is often true.
It's true because you say it is? I get it now.
Quote: Beethoven9thIt's true because you say it is? I get it now.
What about studies such as the NY times article mentioned above?
Yeah, and if I search hard enough, I can also find "studies" that support pretty much anything.Quote: bwWhat about studies such as the NY times article mentioned above?
Seriously, 45% of America opposes gay marriage. You're really going to argue the absurd, ridiculous point that 45% of the American population is made up of self-hating gays (when the gay population itself is 3% max)?
Quote: Beethoven9thYeah, and if I search hard enough, I can also find "studies" that support pretty much anything.
Seriously, 45% of America opposes gay marriage. You're really going to argue the absurd, ridiculous point that 45% of the American population is made up of self-hating gays when the gay population is 3% max?
Well actually gay population is significantly higher then 3% since 3.5% self identify as either gay or bisexual. Also again saying there is a correlation does not mean everyone in the population has to fit in. For instance African Americans are significantly more likely to suffer from sickle cell anemia than non Africans that does not mean every African American has sickle cell anemia. Similarly saying homophobes are predisposed to homosexual thoughts does not mean every homophobe is homosexual. For instance say 4% of the population is homosexual if 6% of homophobes were homosexual that would mean they are statistically more likely to be homosexual but are not very likely to be homosexual. I mean 6% is only 1/16. These numbers are all made up clearly but they were chosen to illustrate the point that saying the study is wrong because obviously 45% of the population isn't gay is a strawman.
Quote: TwirdmanWell actually gay population is...
[mercifully snipped the attempted shift]
Haha...I KNEW you'd reply. I swear, you and ams288 pop up out of nowhere whenever gay issues or asexual issues are being discussed. :D
Quote: Beethoven9thYeah, and if I search hard enough, I can also find "studies" that support pretty much anything.
Seriously, 45% of America opposes gay marriage. You're really going to argue the absurd, ridiculous point that 45% of the American population is made up of self-hating gays (when the gay population itself is 3% max)?
Well I guess we can't really believe anything, since pretty much you can find a study that supports the opposing view.
Quote: Beethoven9thQuote: TwirdmanWell actually gay population is...
[mercifully snipped the attempted shift]
Haha...I KNEW you'd reply. I swear, you and ams288 pop up out of nowhere whenever gay issues or asexual issues are being discussed. :D
You realize this is the first gay issue I've popped into for a while and I was in the post about mathematical fallacy along with numerous other post right. Hardly popping up out of no where. Also you said something that was wrong and I corrected you on it. You thought predisposed or more likely to be meant guaranteed to be and that is blatantly false so I corrected you.
Gee, awesome comeback.Quote: bwWell I guess we can't really believe anything, since pretty much you can find a study that supports the opposing view.
Anyway, it looks like my post went right over your head since you didn't address anything I said.
Quote: TwirdmanAlso you said something that was wrong and I corrected you on it. You thought predisposed or more likely to be meant guaranteed to be and that is blatantly false so I corrected you.
Nice attempt at another shift. Go back and read the entire exchange. I didn't state any position and simply argued that someone else's statement was incorrect. But you people are intellectually dishonest and won't even admit that I didn't even use the words "predisposed" or "guaranteed"! Anyway, I can't wait to see your next attempt at a shift...lol
Quote: Beethoven9thGee, awesome comeback.
Anyway, it looks like my post went right over your head since you didn't address anything I said.
I address exactly what you said, that you can find a study supporting anything.
Quote: bwI address exactly what you said, that you can find a study supporting anything.
And what else did I say in that post, Einstein? Oh, that's right...you didn't read the rest of it!
Quote: Beethoven9thNice attempt at another shift. Go back and read the entire exchange. I didn't state any position and simply argued that someone else's statement was wrong. But you people are intellectually dishonest and won't even admit that I didn't even use the words "predisposed" or "guaranteed". So freakin dishonest! Anyway, I can't wait to see you next attempt at a shift...lol
The person said he wouldn't be surprised to find many are gay that is exactly what he said and you quarrelled with. A post was brought up saying that homophobes are more likely to be gay. Then you said that can't be true because 45% of people are against gay marriage but not 45% of people are gay. Exact quote so you can't say I am lying about what you said
"Seriously, 45% of America opposes gay marriage. You're really going to argue the absurd, ridiculous point that 45% of the American population is made up of self-hating gays (when the gay population itself is 3% max)?"
That means you interpreted it to mean he implied with the study that all homophobes are gay which is not what the study says the study says they are more likely to be gay. So yes you did equate predisposed with guaranteed. You did not use those words but it is what you implied when you attacked the study. Again no one but your strawman is arguing that every homophobe is gay all we are saying is that many of them are, the many specifically being a larger proportion than you would find in a random sampling of the population.
Quote: kewljAlthough, I would understand the desire of both the gay community and military community to protest at his funeral, I hope neither do. Take the high road and do not give this man the attention that he so craved one last time. Just show that he and his family/followers are insignificant haters.
He is not having a funeral and I have to agree if he did it should not be protested. He was a vile man and I am happy that he is dead but we should not and cannot stoop to the level of that monster.
Quote: bwI did read the rest of it. 45% of the population being opposed to gay marriage doesn't mean 45% of the population is gay. It doesn't mean 45% of the population hate gays either
You really need to have a talk with your fellow LGBTEWSLWQWLQ members. According to them, anyone who opposes gay marriage is "anti-gay".
Quote: Beethoven9thQuote: bwI did read the rest of it. 45% of the population being opposed to gay marriage doesn't mean 45% of the population is gay. It doesn't mean 45% of the population hate gays either
You really need to have a talk with your fellow LGBTEWSLWQWLQ members. According to them, anyone who opposes gay marriage is "anti-gay".
I am not out to convince anyone of anything, just stating my opinion.
You're getting more sophisticated with your shifts these days. Before you went from Duck Dynasty.....TO gay marriage.....TO interracial marriage.....TO Brigham Young.....TO Mormon Doctrine.....TO Catholic Doctrine.....TO abortion.Quote: TwirdmanThe person said he wouldn't be surprised to find many are gay that is exactly what he said and you quarrelled with. A post was brought up saying that homophobes are more likely to be gay. Then you said that can't be true because 45% of people are against gay marriage but not 45% of people are gay. Exact quote so you can't say I am lying about what you said
Now you've subtlely mischaracterized pretty much every statement in the current exchange. FYI, oh shifty one, the OP talked about people at "Sunday morning prayer services", and bw said he wouldn't be surprised if many of them were gay (which is an absurd, ridiculous, laughable statement).
Again, nice attempt at another shift. ;)
Oh, so this was your OPINION about people at "Sunday morning prayer services":Quote: bwI am not out to convince anyone of anything, just stating my opinion.
"Why so many people say this so often? Because it is often true."
Good, thanks for clearing that up.
Quote: Beethoven9th (to bw)Gee, awesome comeback.
Anyway, it looks like my post went right over your head since you didn't address anything I said.
(next post to bw) And what else did I say in that post, Einstein? Oh, that's right...you didn't read the rest of it!
(next post to bw) You really need to have a talk with your fellow LGBTEWSLWQWLQ members. According to them, anyone who opposes gay marriage is "anti-gay".
Quote: Beethoven9th(to Twirdman)
FYI, oh shifty one, the OP talked about people at "Sunday morning prayer services", and bw said he wouldn't be surprised if many of them were gay (which is an absurd, ridiculous, laughable statement).
Nice attempt at another shift. Go back and read the entire exchange. I didn't state any position and simply argued that someone else's statement was incorrect. But you people are intellectually dishonest and won't even admit that I didn't even use the words "predisposed" or "guaranteed"! Anyway, I can't wait to see your next attempt at a shift...lol
Beethoven9th is suspended for 3 days for insults and slurs to forum members. These examples from this thread, and many more in the LGBT shower thread.
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You really need to have a talk with your fellow LGBTEWSLWQWLQ members
What is LGBTEWSLWQWLQ anyway?
Ye olde Google says:
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Beethoven9th is suspended for 3 days for insults and slurs to forum members. These examples from this thread, and many more in the LGBT shower thread.
Can we have a couple examples of what he was
banned for? I looked at his posts and saw nothing.
What am I missing.
Quote: beachbumbabsQuote: Beethoven9th (to bw)Gee, awesome comeback.
Anyway, it looks like my post went right over your head since you didn't address anything I said.
(next post to bw) And what else did I say in that post, Einstein? Oh, that's right...you didn't read the rest of it!
(next post to bw) You really need to have a talk with your fellow LGBTEWSLWQWLQ members. According to them, anyone who opposes gay marriage is "anti-gay".Quote: Beethoven9th(to Twirdman)Nice attempt at another shift. Go back and read the entire exchange. I didn't state any position and simply argued that someone else's statement was incorrect. But you people are intellectually dishonest and won't even admit that I didn't even use the words "predisposed" or "guaranteed"! Anyway, I can't wait to see your next attempt at a shift...lol
Beethoven9th is suspended for 3 days for insults and slurs to forum members. These examples from this thread, and many more in the LGBT shower thread.
Holy cow!! 3 day suspension for those comments? Seriously? This is suspension is wrong.
Quote: PaboHoly cow!! 3 day suspension for those comments? Seriously? This is suspension is wrong.
Absolutely. Calling someone "not nice" nets you 7 days. This one should have been longer.
Quote: PaboHoly cow!! 3 day suspension for those comments? Seriously? This is suspension is wrong.
Looks like he was suspended for being himself,
which is kind of unfair. B9 is always sarcastic,
it's his style. I'm sorry, Babs, this is censorship,
not moderation. A mod's job isn't to try and change
the posters writing style so it fits the mod's view
of the world, that's what censors do. A mod
enforces the rules and what rules did B9 break.
Quote: EvenBobA mod
enforces the rules and what rules did B9 break.
He could probably be suspended for calling Twirdman "shifty one" under the no insult rules.
He is referring to me as ex-swine is crazy in his sig. While my sig refers to facepalming no where did I refer to B9 or anyone else, or try to disguise his name.
Don't think of an elephant.Quote: 1BBWe need more rules!!! Please tell us what to think and say.
Quote: rxwineHe could probably be suspended for calling Twirdman "shifty one" under the no insult rules.
He is referring to me as ex-swine is crazy in his sig. While my sig refers to facepalming no where did I refer to B9 or anyone else, or try to disguise his name.
Yeah, I forgot to highlight that one, which is what sent me back through the thread in the first place. Edited.
The first two quotes he's calling bw stupid, though he's clever about it.
The third bw quote he's mocking the LGBT community, and its members on this forum including possibly bw, by adding all the nonsense letters, making it derisive and meaningless.
The second Twirdman quote he's calling Twirdman and those like him ("you people") liars. The "shifty" label for Twirdman is also derogatory.
And please, EB, tell me you're not defending rudeness by saying it's ok because he's always rude. If it was ok, the rules would not have changed early this month.
Quote: rxwineHe could probably be suspended for calling Twirdman "shifty one" under the no insult rules.
So 'shifty one' is an insult? Not. This coming
from a guy who's whole sig line is devoted
to B9.
Quote: EvenBobSo 'shifty one' is an insult? Not. This coming
from a guy who's whole sig line is devoted
to B9.
Well, maybe Wizard will come along and say referring to an action is enough of a case to ban me even without a name attached.
Nothing I can do about it.
Quote: beachbumbabsThe first two quotes he's calling bw stupid, though he's clever about it.
So being clever is a bannable offense? You're
now scouring for nuance, when you can't find an
outright insult? C'mon...
Quote: beachbumbabsAnd please, EB, tell me you're not defending rudeness by saying it's ok because he's always rude. If it was ok, the rules would not have changed early this month.
I'm starting to get the super secret rules. They're
all about censoring us till we post the way the
censor likes. If you're just being yourself, that
won't fly now. The forum is being run on the
guidelines of Miss Manner's, Judith Martin, the
modern self proclaimed etiquette czar. This doesn't
work when men are dealing with other men, it's
like using a sledge hammer when a wrench is
called for.
Quote: EvenBobThis doesn't
work when men are dealing with other men, it's
like using a sledge hammer when a wrench is
called for.
Fact. Not all men on the board. Not all people will agree men or not. And you don't speak for everyone anyway.
Quote: rxwineFact. Not all men on the board. Not all people will agree men or not. .
This place is 99% men discussing things
with other men. Fact. Men do not discuss
like women. Fact. Go into any busy barber
shop where the customers talk among
themselves and go into a beauty parlor.
The difference in the verbiage is night
and day.
