Do you think pastor Fred Phelps has the right to deliver his message to the public?
2006-09-20 11:28:15 · 17 answers · asked by george_the_cat 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender
Reported?
Trying to shut me down again....don't like the message.
2006-09-20 11:39:47 · update #1
Reported.
Yes, reported. Every single slanderous question/remark you make is reported.
You need to grow up and take responsibility for your negativity.
2006-09-20 11:36:28 · answer #1 · answered by Vancouver-snuggy 3 · 4⤊ 1⤋
Well, unfortunately, he's protected under the Constitution. The First Amendment provides us with the rights to freedom of speech (meaning I could, technically, go out and say . . . well, for an example, that pregnant women are immoral, but not be penalized), freedom of press (I could publish a newspaper that speaks against the President - though in this day and age, it's questionable whether my right to do so would be honored), and freedom of religion (I can worship an old boot, if I so desire, and the government can't stop me or penalize me).
That means that Phelps, no matter how offensive he may be, is technically within his rights as an American.
Between you and me, though, the man should be locked up someplace before he can do any more damage. And he's not truly a Christian, either. No real Christian would go around calling homosexuals "fags."
Go ahead, whoever was talking about reporting . . . report me, too. But he's NOT, and I say that as a Christian myself.
2006-09-20 18:48:33 · answer #2 · answered by living_in_a_bell_jar 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Well according to the bishops and elders council they're allowing all of the lgbt community into the church.Full equal rights(civil union and marriages in the church). The religious leaders (christian, catholic,jewish and one other)praise this statement.One religious leader says that hatred,bigotry and discrimination of the homosexuals have no place in any religion worthy of name.Well phelps has freedom of free speech protected by the law.. He just isn't speaking the word of god.Because of phelps, he's bringing the lgbt community closer to gay marriage.
2006-09-20 20:31:16 · answer #3 · answered by no name 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course he has the right. I don't think anyone believes he has the right to disrupt funerals.
I'm gay, and I think all the christians that say things like "love the sinner, hate the sin" should do like Fred Phelps and say what they REALLY mean, rather than being cowardly hypocrites.
I think they should also put up big signs in their businesses that say "GAY DOLLARS NOT WANTED". That's entirely legal most places. Where is their commitment if they allow themselves to be tainted by gay dollars?
2006-09-20 18:51:00 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
I heard a woman from that group give an interview on Howard Stern. HOLY SHEET. She is one hell of a wack job.
She hates EVERYTHING. Even dancing with the stars. Seriously. She hates the show.
She had 6 kids too. All are living in that hell. If I was gay and her son, I would probably have a nervous breakdown and end up in some homicidal/suicidal situation.
2006-09-20 18:58:19 · answer #5 · answered by it 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I can't believe that anyone would conscious align themselves with such a piece of subhuman garbage as Fred Phelps.
I guess this just goes to show everyone the quality of your "questions."
How long are you going to wait this time before choosing "onehangingo" or (whatever the other bigoted hatemonger's name is) as "Best Answer" in your latest point-gaming scheme?
2006-09-20 19:06:45 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I think he has the right to speak to whomever will listen. It happens to be in the constitution. But, then again so is (1st Amendment) "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion".. hrm... sounds kinda like marriage to me buddy..
I don't think his style of hermeneutics should be allowed to oppress hundreds of thousands of US citizens by encorporating religion into the legal system...
Also, there are other styles of hermenuetics for people to consider
2006-09-20 18:55:29 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I never heard of the site until you mentioned it. I'm gonna go check it out. BTW, you're advertising for pastor Fred.
2006-09-20 18:32:09 · answer #8 · answered by not2nite 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Yes he absolutely has the right to deliver his message to anyone who will listen. I intern have the right to think he's a freaking crackpot and ignore his bombastic rantings That's what is so great about this country...we call agree to disagree.
And so it is!
2006-09-20 18:38:42 · answer #9 · answered by The Tiki God 2 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Yes, and I have the right to deliver mine, which is that he and anyone who agrees with him suck monkey balls.
To quote my new favorite bumper sticker: "If we don't protect freedom of speech, how will we know who the assholes are?"
2006-09-20 18:31:54 · answer #10 · answered by GreenEyedLilo 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋