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IrisM · 23rd Jul 2012, 04:50 AM

Colorado, local churches, and Anonymous come together to shut Westboro Baptist Church down at Aurora memorial. WBC fakes a photo and runs away. Five person deep wall of love all around memorial to protect it and grieving families as well as survivors.

PM - Emotional memorial service for Aurora victims 23/07/2012

Westboro Baptist Church posts photoshopped image from Aurora prayer vigil - Orlando Pop Culture | Examiner.com

Night Rain · 23rd Jul 2012, 05:01 AM

They dared do that? The whole world would turn against them. Well, they will anyway. Crazy people!

Bobbgooduk · 23rd Jul 2012, 05:47 AM

Barking mad!

Mogget · 23rd Jul 2012, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Night Rain

They dared do that? The whole world would turn against them. Well, they will anyway. Crazy people!

The whole world turned against them a long time ago. They like it that way since it provrs to them me're reprobate sinners.

Revan · 23rd Jul 2012, 10:03 AM

I think if the group Anonymous should hack any website, they should hack GHF. Honestly they deserve to lose their website more than anyone else. Honestly I know this sounds like complete loony talk but I wish God could give me some power to teach these fools some lessons.

**Chip** · 23rd Jul 2012, 12:04 PM

WBC head Fred Phelps is a narcissist or perhaps a histrionic. He only goes to places where he can get attention, and he'll say anything, no matter how outrageous, to get attention.

Why anyone pays attention to him and his family's ridiculous behaviors is beyond me.

Mogget · 23rd Jul 2012, 12:08 PM

Don't knock Phelps, Chip. That man does more to advance gay rights than anyone else in the country. Not intentionally, of course.

SkyDiver · 23rd Jul 2012, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Mogget

Don't knock Phelps, Chip. That man does more to advance gay rights than anyone else in the country. Not intentionally, of course.

Yup.

Anyone with a functioning heart and brain knows to be against anything and everything that he says.

IrisM · 23rd Jul 2012, 01:32 PM

Exactly. It was heartwarming to see all those people come together with that wall of love to keep them out. =)

**thecat06** · 23rd Jul 2012, 02:32 PM

It is terrible that WBC decided to go and try to picket this. I'm glad to see that these people formed a wall so that they could not picket it.

Aeon Magus · 30th Jul 2012, 06:01 PM

They were shut down here too - Westboro Baptist Church Military Protest Countered By Zombie Demonstrators

An author I'm following on the Twitters (Scott Lynch) says the following about^ :

" Westboro Baptist Church dickheads stymied by overwhelming zombie horde. [article link] "

And then...

" The f***ers should be hounded by memetic subcultures everywhere they go... catgirls. Bronies. Klingons. Steampunks. Cosplayers. Sam Sykes. "

It's quite something when a whole group of people, whether dressed as zombies or not, get together to counter these idiots. And funny, obviously.

manofwar618 · 30th Jul 2012, 06:12 PM

So, I've just been thinking, but I think it would be highly ironic and personally hilarious, in my opinion, if people were to picket Phelps' Funeral when he dies.
I know, don't stoop to his level and all, but I still get enjoyment out of thought.

Pain · 30th Jul 2012, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Aeon Magus

They were shut down here too - Westboro Baptist Church Military Protest Countered By Zombie Demonstrators

An author I'm following on the Twitters (Scott Lynch) says the following about^ :

" Westboro Baptist Church dickheads stymied by overwhelming zombie horde. [article link] "

And then...

" The f***ers should be hounded by memetic subcultures everywhere they go... catgirls. Bronies. Klingons. Steampunks. Cosplayers. Sam Sykes. "

It's quite something when a whole group of people, whether dressed as zombies or not, get together to counter these idiots. And funny, obviously.

LOVE IT!

Thank you for posting this

**Chip** · 30th Jul 2012, 07:55 PM

If I'm not mistaken, the concept of using people as human shields for the asswipes at Westoboro Baptist started with Matthew Shepard's funeral. Fifty people showed up in these elaborate angel outfits (made out of bed sheets and PVC pipe) where the wings were basically twice the width of the people... and the angels just stood in line, effectively blocking all access of WBC to the funeral.

This sort of thing .. the angels, the wall of love, etc... is just brilliant. Not that it will do any good with these bozos, but it still helps those who would otherwise be hurt by the angry words of the WBC

SohoDreamer · 30th Jul 2012, 09:35 PM

I know they're insane anyways so their reason probably doesn't matter, but why do WBC support the shooter?

Tim · 30th Jul 2012, 09:36 PM

I have to wonder:

At what point does a judge start ruling their actions not as free speech/right to protest, but as a hate crime against humans in general?

J Snow · 30th Jul 2012, 09:43 PM

There is only one way to beat them. You have to counter troll them.

I was listening to some Kevin Smith stand up where he talked about them protesting at Comicon (clearly a cesspool of human corruption) and people would just troll them. Like someone would just stand next to them dressed as Bender from Futurama holding a sign that said "Down with Humans."

Getting angry just satisfies them more.

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Don't knock Phelps, Chip. That man does more to advance gay rights than anyone else in the country. Not intentionally, of course.

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Not intentionally, of course.

How can we be so sure?

Mogget · 30th Jul 2012, 10:43 PM

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Originally Posted by SohoDreamer

I know they're insane anyways so their reason probably doesn't matter, but why do WBC support the shooter?

They don't. They think he's a hellbound sinner. But they also think that God's using him as a tool to smite the United States for what they regard as our sins. This is actually a biblical idea. The Book of Jeremiah makes it very clear that God is using Babylon to destroy Judah for her sins, and that God will destroy Babylon in turn to punish her for destroying Judah.

More generally, you have to understand WBC's theology. They don't want to convert anyone; all of us are reprobate, chosen for damnation at the beginning of time by God. Likewise, they are the elect, chosen for salvation at the beginning of time by God. This is a Calvinist doctrine called "double predestination" and is regaining popularity in American Christianity. The Phelpses are just more...selective in who they believe is among the elect.

Their protests therefore are not to make us turn from sin. We can't. God has preordained that we are sinners. Rather, they want to rebuke us for our sins so that we can't claim ignorance when God rightfully damns us. Oh, and they also want attention because they're attention whores.

**Chip** · 30th Jul 2012, 11:06 PM

To be honest, I'm not even sure they believe any of the crap they talk about.

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Oh, and they also want attention because they're attention whores.

I think that's actually the majority of what motivates them. And I think Fred Phelps is a closet poof.

Mogget · 30th Jul 2012, 11:11 PM

Yes, Chip, but do you really think I'm going to miss an opportunity to talk about theology?

23rd Jul 2012, 04:50 AM	#1
IrisM Nerdy T-Girl Full Member Gender: Transgender - MtF Orientation: Women or David Tennant Out Status: Family only Location: Nowheresville, Massachusetts Age: 27 Posts: 1,288 Join Date: Jul 2012	WBC shut down at Aurora Colorado, local churches, and Anonymous come together to shut Westboro Baptist Church down at Aurora memorial. WBC fakes a photo and runs away. Five person deep wall of love all around memorial to protect it and grieving families as well as survivors. PM - Emotional memorial service for Aurora victims 23/07/2012 Westboro Baptist Church posts photoshopped image from Aurora prayer vigil - Orlando Pop Culture \| Examiner.com __________________ As I sit here in my cage, I gaze out from between the bars, wistful, imagining the feel of wind under my wings.

23rd Jul 2012, 05:01 AM	#2
Night Rain I'M CRAZY!! Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Homoromantic Asexual Out Status: Some Location: Asia Age: 21 Posts: 1,290 Join Date: Jun 2012 Tournaments Won: 1	Re: WBC shut down at Aurora They dared do that? The whole world would turn against them. Well, they will anyway. Crazy people!

23rd Jul 2012, 05:47 AM	#3
Bobbgooduk Banned Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Out to everyone Age: 54 Posts: 703 Join Date: Jul 2012	Re: WBC shut down at Aurora Barking mad!

23rd Jul 2012, 10:03 AM	#5
Revan EC Addict Full Member Gender: Dick Orientation: Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious Out Status: Out to everyone Location: Windsor, Ontario Age: 25 Posts: 7,660 Join Date: Jun 2005	Re: WBC shut down at Aurora I think if the group Anonymous should hack any website, they should hack GHF. Honestly they deserve to lose their website more than anyone else. Honestly I know this sounds like complete loony talk but I wish God could give me some power to teach these fools some lessons. __________________ "Is there some reason my coffee isn't here? Has she died or something?" - Miranda Priestly. Strength is not defined by physical capacity, but by indomitable will. ~ Mahatma Gandhi Procrastination is like masturbation, in the end you just wind up screwing yourself.

23rd Jul 2012, 12:04 PM	#6
Chip EC Advisor EC Admin Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Out to everyone Location: northern CA Posts: 8,860 Join Date: May 2008	Re: WBC shut down at Aurora WBC head Fred Phelps is a narcissist or perhaps a histrionic. He only goes to places where he can get attention, and he'll say anything, no matter how outrageous, to get attention. Why anyone pays attention to him and his family's ridiculous behaviors is beyond me.

23rd Jul 2012, 12:08 PM	#7
Mogget May all beings be happy Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Mostly homosexual, panromantic Out Status: Out to eveyone as gay, a few as panromantic Location: Alaska Age: 24 Posts: 3,110 Join Date: Mar 2010	Re: WBC shut down at Aurora Don't knock Phelps, Chip. That man does more to advance gay rights than anyone else in the country. Not intentionally, of course. __________________ So with a boundless mind may I cherish all living things, Suffusing love over the entire world - Above, below, and all around, without limit; So may I cultivate an infinite good will toward the whole world. - Metta Sutta

23rd Jul 2012, 01:32 PM	#9
IrisM Nerdy T-Girl Full Member Gender: Transgender - MtF Orientation: Women or David Tennant Out Status: Family only Location: Nowheresville, Massachusetts Age: 27 Posts: 1,288 Join Date: Jul 2012	Re: WBC shut down at Aurora Exactly. It was heartwarming to see all those people come together with that wall of love to keep them out. =) __________________ As I sit here in my cage, I gaze out from between the bars, wistful, imagining the feel of wind under my wings.

23rd Jul 2012, 02:32 PM	#10
thecat06 Let the journey of life continue! EC Moderator Gender: Let's say Pangender! (Leaning towards male) Orientation: Let's say gay!! (Homoromantic Demisexual) Out Status: Pretty close to 100% out. Location: Central and Northern Ohio Age: 20 Posts: 7,338 Join Date: Jun 2011 Tournaments Won: 10	Re: WBC shut down at Aurora It is terrible that WBC decided to go and try to picket this. I'm glad to see that these people formed a wall so that they could not picket it. __________________ The tide of history only advances when people make themselves fully visible. -Anderson Cooper

30th Jul 2012, 06:01 PM	#11
Aeon Magus EC's Blue Gaylien Full Member Gender: I go peepee standing up xD Orientation: I'm a Man's Man Out Status: The people that I care about most. Location: Western Cape, SA Age: 27 Posts: 2,919 Join Date: Nov 2011	Re: WBC shut down at Aurora They were shut down here too - Westboro Baptist Church Military Protest Countered By Zombie Demonstrators An author I'm following on the Twitters (Scott Lynch) says the following about^ : " Westboro Baptist Church dickheads stymied by overwhelming zombie horde. [article link] " And then... " The f*ers should be hounded by memetic subcultures everywhere they go... catgirls. Bronies. Klingons. Steampunks. Cosplayers. Sam Sykes. " It's quite something when a whole group of people, whether dressed as zombies or not, get together to counter these idiots. And funny, obviously. __________________ Sing me a Painting, I'll paint you a Song Inside my heart is breaking. My make-up may be flaking, but my smile still stays on. The show must go on.**

30th Jul 2012, 06:12 PM	#12
manofwar618 Member Regular Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Out to everyone Location: CT Age: 17 Posts: 11 Join Date: Nov 2011	Re: WBC shut down at Aurora So, I've just been thinking, but I think it would be highly ironic and personally hilarious, in my opinion, if people were to picket Phelps' Funeral when he dies. I know, don't stoop to his level and all, but I still get enjoyment out of thought.

30th Jul 2012, 07:55 PM	#14
Chip EC Advisor EC Admin Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Out to everyone Location: northern CA Posts: 8,860 Join Date: May 2008	Re: WBC shut down at Aurora If I'm not mistaken, the concept of using people as human shields for the asswipes at Westoboro Baptist started with Matthew Shepard's funeral. Fifty people showed up in these elaborate angel outfits (made out of bed sheets and PVC pipe) where the wings were basically twice the width of the people... and the angels just stood in line, effectively blocking all access of WBC to the funeral. This sort of thing .. the angels, the wall of love, etc... is just brilliant. Not that it will do any good with these bozos, but it still helps those who would otherwise be hurt by the angry words of the WBC

30th Jul 2012, 09:35 PM	#15
SohoDreamer Well Known Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Bisexual Out Status: All but family Location: Leeds, England Age: 17 Posts: 228 Join Date: Feb 2012	Re: WBC shut down at Aurora I know they're insane anyways so their reason probably doesn't matter, but why do WBC support the shooter?

30th Jul 2012, 09:36 PM	#16
Tim Psycho Glitter Btch Full Member Gender:* Guy, Unless Life Was a Horrible April Fools Joke. Orientation: Gay with a Dash of Asexual Out Status: Armed and Fabulous! XD Location: California Age: 24 Posts: 8,151 Join Date: Mar 2008 Tournaments Won: 5	Re: WBC shut down at Aurora I have to wonder: At what point does a judge start ruling their actions not as free speech/right to protest, but as a hate crime against humans in general? __________________ Rawr! :3 ~The Stalker User Known As Tim~ Rawr! :3 EC's Sailor Star Healer, Oxymoron and All. Star Sensitive Inferno! Sailor Starlight, Stage On! [Vic] 7:49 pm: I keep my pants off in public.

30th Jul 2012, 11:11 PM	#20
Mogget May all beings be happy Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Mostly homosexual, panromantic Out Status: Out to eveyone as gay, a few as panromantic Location: Alaska Age: 24 Posts: 3,110 Join Date: Mar 2010	Re: WBC shut down at Aurora Yes, Chip, but do you really think I'm going to miss an opportunity to talk about theology? __________________ So with a boundless mind may I cherish all living things, Suffusing love over the entire world - Above, below, and all around, without limit; So may I cultivate an infinite good will toward the whole world. - Metta Sutta

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