antibubba, do you have any idea of the "views and histrionics" of the WBC? Their views are totally unlike any other Christian conservative, pro-family type of group I've ever seen.
Here's a quick run-down on Phelps' teachings.
1. WBC members should pray that no one else converts to their point of view. They are taught to pray that every single person not of their tiny cult will go to hell, and should go to hell, to the glory of God.
2. "Deep-dyed fagots" are totally incapable of repentance and beyond any hope of redemption. I heard Phelps say this on a radio interview. Totally contradicts with the religious right's much-vilified belief that homosexuals can change.
3. God is using the Iraq war to punish America for being a "fag-loving" country. They hold banners saying things like, "Thank God for I.E.D.'s."
Most of this can be found on the "church's" website, in addition to their hatred of James Dobson's Focus on the Family and similar pro-family groups.
Bringing Phelps into this is completely disingenuous, and no different than shouting "NAZI!" every time you disagree with someone.
He is just explaining Christianity to everyone.
Either way there is a lot of confusion about this.
WHERE IS THE LINK IN THE FIRST POSTING?