Making a Difference and the Phelps Protests
The text contrasts a Baptist group with Pastor Phelps, noting his belief that U S soldiers die as divine judgment for homosexuality. It cites protest signs such as God Hates Fags and God Hates the U S A, mentions state bills and a 2006 federal law restricting cemetery protests, and references a Maryland Marine’s father suing church demonstrators for invasion of privacy.
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Phelps
America
U.S.A
United States Congress
Bush
Maryland
Cpl
Matthew A. Snyder
Iraq
Shafter Kiwanis Notes Speakers And Fireworks Booths
Last week's Kiwanis program featured Steven Sanders from Kern County Division of Child Development and the Community Connection for Child Care. Judge Ingle highlighted Clay Farr of the Kern County Probation Crossroads Program, a 120 bed, $19 million juvenile facility east of Shafter with 5,096 cases in 2005 and $111,373 in narcotics seizures. Featured Kiwanian Dana Mulder shares an 82 year life story from Wichita to California, including Navy service, Bronze Star, and long public service in Shafter and area.
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Steven Sanders
Kern County
Ingle
Clay Farr
Shafter
Kiwanian
Dana
Zeke) Mulder
Religious prose and mixed views on God and morality
A guest editorial discusses God, forgiveness, and homosexuality, contrasting love with Pastor Phelps's rhetoric. It criticizes anti gay protests at soldiers' funerals, condemning hate while endorsing compassionate biblical interpretation. The piece cites Rex M Rogers and John W Whitehead on broader legal and police practices.
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God
Phelps
Westboro Baptist Church
United States
Iraq
America
David Koresh
Jim Jones
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