May 5, 2010 – Responsible for Equality And Liberty (R.E.A.L.)

Westboro Baptist Church Hate Group Praises Attacks on Iraqi Christians

On May 2, 2010, the “Westboro Baptist Church,” listed as a “hate group” by the Southern Poverty Law Center, praised the deadly attacks on Christians in Iraq as part of the Westboro Baptist Church (WBC) blog “GodSmack.”

The “hate group” Westboro Baptist Church praised the attack on Iraqi Christians that led to the death of one Christian shop keeper and injured at least 80 Iraqi Christian students who were traveling on buses when their buses were attacked by multiple bombs. The next day, between 2,500 and 3,000 Iraqi Christians protested the bus bomb attack on Christian students.

The Westboro Baptist Church (WBC) “hate group” praised this attack on Christians, however, stating “THANK GOD FOR ATTACKS ON ‘CHRISTIAN’ COLLEGE STUDENTS IN IRAQ!”

The WBC “hate group” blog declared “20 busloads of students from ‘Christian’ towns and villages in the Nineveh Plain were heading back to the University of Mosul with Iraqi-soldier-escorts, when car and roadside bombs hit five of the buses, killing an Iraqi and seriously wounding 70 students. ‘I still do not know what they want from Christians.’ GodSmack! The enmity of the citizens of the world against the faithless-false religion fraudulently claiming the name ‘Christianity’ comes from God!”

The WBC “hate group” blog questions the Christianity of Iraqi Christian students who were attacked, putting quotation marks around the word Christian when praising attacks on them.

On April 21, 201, the Dove World Outreach Christian organization expressed their solidarity with the Westboro Baptist Church “hate group.”

Westboro Baptist Church "Hate Group" Praises Attacks on Iraqi Christians

A wounded Iraqi woman receives medical care at a hospital in the northern Iraqi city of Mosul, after a double bomb attack targeting buses carrying Christian students and university workers near Mosul in killed a shopkeeper and wounded 80 other people, 02 May 2010 (Photo: AFP) — A Wounded Iraqi Christian Woman Gets Medical Care (Photo: AFP)

Fragments of a Blood-Stained Notebook After Targeted Bus Bomb Attack on Christians (Photo: AP)

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Responsible for Equality And Liberty (R.E.A.L.) supports our unqualified, universal human rights, including our freedom of religion and the necessary pluralism that such freedoms entail. We urge all those whose hearts are burdened by hate and who promote or praise violence, to unburden their hearts from hate and violence.

Choose Love, Not Hate. Love Wins.

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See also reports:

— Westboro Baptist Church Hate Group Praises Shooting of Detroit Police Officer

— Hate Group “Westboro Baptist Church” Cheers on Shooting of NYC Police Officer

— Westboro Baptist Church Hate Group Praises Floods and Tragic Deaths

— Westboro Baptist Church Hate Group Praises Mosque Bombing

— Kansas: “Westboro Baptist Church” Promotes Anti-Semitic Hate Videos – Promotes Holocaust Denial

— NYC: “Westboro Baptist Church” Hate Group Spreads Anti-Semitic Hate

— NYC: “Westboro Baptist” Hate Group to Protest New York Area Synagogues

— Father Of Dead Marine Ordered To Pay Legal Fees Of Westboro Baptist Church “Hate Group” Protesters

— Supreme Court to rule on protests at military funerals by “Westboro Baptist Church” “hate group”

— Dallas, Texas: “Westboro Baptist Church hate group at area Dallas schools”

— Westboro Baptist Church Hate Group Finds Ally in Dove World Outreach

Westboro Baptist Church Hate Group Praises Floods and Tragic Deaths

On May 3 and May 4, 2010, the Westboro Baptist Church (WBC) “hate group” praised the death and destruction of recent floods that have affected Tennessee, Mississippi, and Kentucky. The “Westboro Baptist Church” (WBC) is listed as a “hate group” by the Southern Poverty Law Center.

On May 4, 2010, the Environmental News Service (ENS) reported that the death toll from the floods was now up to 29 people. ENS reported that: “Record-breaking flash floods across Tennessee, Mississippi and Kentucky have claimed the lives of at least 29 people since Friday. In Tennessee, 19 people have died in the severe storms, tornadoes and torrential rains that caused rapidly rising waters and flash flooding across the state. Numerous nursing homes, apartment complexes and residences were evacuated as flood waters moved in on them. Water rescues and helicopter extractions were performed as waters rushed over hundreds of roads through cities, towns and neighborhoods. Many residents have lost all of their possessions as homes were destroyed or sustained major damages.”

Scene from Tennessee Flooding and Destruction (Photo: Reuters)

On May 3, 2010, the WBC “hate group” stated that “FLOODING STRAIGHT FROM GOD in Tennessee, Mississippi and Kentucky kills 22! Praise Him! GodSmack! It’s God’s wondrous work. WBC visited Mississippi, Tennessee and Kentucky MANY times; always evil entreated by you southern hypocrites… See the floating dumpster, house and water treatment plant under water! Next – YOUR FIERY DESTRUCTION!”

Then on May 4, 2010, the WBC “hate group” stated: “THANK GOD FOR 27 DEAD AS STORMS POUND SOUTHEAST! Nashville is home of unparalleled grand ole sin. The good ole home spun south has turned into a cesspool of twanging rebellion… GodSmack! … We sing and praise His power!”

Westboro Baptist Church "Hate Group" Praise Floods and Deaths in America

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Responsible for Equality And Liberty (R.E.A.L.) urges all Christians to reject and condemn this message of hate from the Westboro Baptist Church. Moreover, we urge all Christians to convey to Christian-named “hate groups” such as the “Westboro Baptist Church” that John 13:34 “A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another.”

For all those who hate, R.E.A.L. urges you to

Choose Love, Not Hate.

Love Wins.

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See also reports:

— Westboro Baptist Church Hate Group Praises Shooting of Detroit Police Officer

— Hate Group “Westboro Baptist Church” Cheers on Shooting of NYC Police Officer

— Westboro Baptist Church Hate Group Praises Attacks on Iraqi Christians

— Westboro Baptist Church Hate Group Praises Floods and Tragic Deaths

— Westboro Baptist Church Hate Group Praises Mosque Bombing

— Kansas: “Westboro Baptist Church” Promotes Anti-Semitic Hate Videos – Promotes Holocaust Denial

— NYC: “Westboro Baptist Church” Hate Group Spreads Anti-Semitic Hate

— NYC: “Westboro Baptist” Hate Group to Protest New York Area Synagogues

— Father Of Dead Marine Ordered To Pay Legal Fees Of Westboro Baptist Church “Hate Group” Protesters

— Supreme Court to rule on protests at military funerals by “Westboro Baptist Church” “hate group”

— Dallas, Texas: “Westboro Baptist Church hate group at area Dallas schools”

— Westboro Baptist Church Hate Group Finds Ally in Dove World Outreach

Westboro Baptist Church Hate Group Praises Shooting of Detroit Police Officer

Once again, the Westboro Baptist Church (WBC) “hate group” is praising the shooting of a police officer. It has repeatedly praised attacks on American police officers as part of the Westboro Baptist Church (WBC) blog “GodSmack.”

In March, the WBC praised the shooting of a police officer in New York City. On May 3, 2010, the WBC is now praising the shooting of a police officer in Detroit that resulted in the police officer’s death.

The “Westboro Baptist Church” (WBC) is listed as a “hate group” by the Southern Poverty Law Center.

On May 3, 2010, ClickonDetroit reported on the shooting of multiple police officers in Detroit, which resulted in the wounding of four police officers, and the death of Officer Brian Huff. The report described Officer Huff’s commitment to Detroit law enforcement and the loss to his widow and 10 year old son. The Detroit news report stated “Huff graduated from the police academy when he was 32. He has worked with in the Public Housing Unit and the Gaming Unit before joining the Eastern District in 2004.” Officer Huff literally gave his life in his commitment to law and justice in Detroit.

Detroit: Slain Officer Brian Huff (Photo: ClickonDetroit.com)

The Westboro Baptist Church “hate group” chose to mock the sacrifice of Officer Huff’s life by praising his shooter, stating “THANK GOD FOR THE DETROIT SHOOTER – 1 OFFICER DEAD; 4 WOUNDED! “God blessed Detroit; they waxed worse in greed, fornication, adultery, and homosexuality…. Monday morning (5/3) on Detroit’s east side a brute raised by doomed american parents opened fire during a breaking-and-entering; one police officer was killed, four were wounded. It’s the worst news Mayor Bing has had since elected. GodSmack! Worse/more is coming, because you DON’T obey!… Woe to the inhibiters of the earth! Sing and rejoice!”