KKK Denounces The Westboro Baptist Church, Internet Meme Confirms
Even the Ku Klux Klan (KKK), which many consider a hate group, condemns the activities of the Westboro Baptist Church as a meme currently making the rounds on Facebook reminds internet users. The meme, which is part news release and part commentary, reads:
“News Release
Disclaimer:
NOTE: The Ku Klux Klan, LLC, has not or EVER will have ANY connection with The ‘Westboro Baptist Church.” We absolutely repudiate their activities.”
Beneath the screenshot of the news release, the meme creator has included the following commentary:
“Westboro Baptist Church
Making even the KKK look tasteful since 1991.”
Back in September 2003, the Ku Klux Klan posted a similar news release condemning the activities of the Westboro Baptist Church on its website:
“The Ku Klux Klan, LLC. has not or EVER will have ANY connection with The “Westboro Baptist Church”. We absolutely repudiate their tactics of protesting the funerals of U.S. soldiers, men and women who die serving our Nation. We do NOT question their Christianity or right to speak, publish or preach. We agree with many of their teachings, especially that Homosexuality is an abomination before Yahvey God the Father.”
The KKK has been in the news for decades. Back in the 1960s, the group was linked to a number of murders including the deaths of James Chaney, Andrew Goodman, and Michael Schwerner, three civil rights workers whose murders became known as the Mississippi Burning Case.
More recently, however, the KKK has made headlines for its efforts, and subsequent denial, to adopt a highway in Georgia.
The Westboro Baptist Church, which many also consider a hate group, is also notorious for making headlines for protesting military funerals. As Fred Phelps, the leader of the church, said, “Our attitude toward what’s happening with the war is the Lord is punishing this evil nation for abandoning all moral imperatives that are worth a dime.”
The Westboro Baptist Church began its anti-gay movement in 1991 but made the national spotlight in 1998 when the group was featured on CNN for picketing the funeral of Matthew Shepard, a young man who had been beaten to death because of his homosexuality.
Although still nefarious, the KKK has really toned down its image in recent years as evidenced by its more humanitarian efforts such as wanting to clean up stretches of highway. And, in light of the recent hate-filled activities of the Westboro Baptist Church, the current KKK is looking more like kittens and sunshine than the mobbing and lynching group of the past.
So, what does it say about the Westboro Baptist Church when even a group like the Ku Klux Klan disagrees with the church’s activities?
What do you think about the connotation that the KKK is tasteful compared to the Westboro Baptist Church?
Tags : facebook memes, KKK, Ku Klux Klan, meme, memes, westboro, Westboro Baptist Church, westboro church
Posted: July 12, 2012
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Jul 12, 2012
KKK and Westboro Church. Both HATE Homosexuals, so they are HATERS, what's the difference? Besides the outfits they wear?
Jul 12, 2012
They actually have the same kind of "values"…and none of them are worth the dime Phelps mentions.
Jul 12, 2012
This should (hopefully) show people who claim to be Christians and "love the sinner but not the sin" and say they are not bigots that in fact if you are saying the same thing as KKK members! Unless they don't mind that type of company. "You can tell alot about a person by the company they keep."
Jul 12, 2012
kill them all….let God sort em out.
Jul 12, 2012
I was always taught that God and his followers love everybody even sinners. Myself don't think HOMOSEXUALITY is a sin, but being a hypocrit and a judmental a-hole is. To much hate, don't hate someone cause their different.
Jul 12, 2012
That church is an embarrassment to Christians. As a Christian, I am to love others and NEVER judge anyone. Only God can judge. By their actions, they make the entire Christian community look bad. Unfortunately, not all people who say they are Christians actually are.
Jul 12, 2012
I see no connection at all between the KKK & those Westboro freeks. The KKK might be a little antiquated, but otherwise they are pretty good people. I'm not sure what to think about those WB people, except that they are very confused.
Jul 12, 2012
Hate the sin…love the sinner. In the Bible, the book of MY God, homosexuality is a sin. It is forgiven by Jesus, but a person who is forgiven will strive to not continue to sin. I too am a sinner, and struggle with my sins as well. But as a saved child of God, I know I must continually strive to live like Christ.
Jul 12, 2012
These groups spread hate to certain types of people, have some of same anti-belief system, and yet! the KKK denouces WBC? All I can say is, "Unbelievable." I'll just do my part and pray for those who lack the understanding of the truth, which is: "Love thy-self and thy-neighbor but cast out the evil doers".
Jul 12, 2012
Everybody is entitled to their opinion. But, seriously? "pretty good people"? Come on! The Westboro Church is an embarrassment and sbiuld be ashamed if themselves. To my knowledge they've never tortured, raped, pissed. on or killed anyone like the very proud and apparently patriotic KKK.
Jul 12, 2012
HOMOSEXUALITY IS NOT A SIN IN THE BIBLE… it is not desirable nor is it favorable but it is NOT a SIN plz get ur facts right b4 u CONDEM LGBT'S
Jul 12, 2012
I love when people al a carte the Bible. Believe in All of it or None of it. This is supposed to be tbe word of "God." Either he's telling the truth or he's a liar. Pick one and stick with it.
Jul 12, 2012
Good people don't hang others. Antiquated isn't the word for it. I don't hate anyone, even low lives like the kkk WHO WILL KILL anyone who is different from them.
Jul 12, 2012
Interesting view from a public servant and someone whose job is to find the origin of a fire. Accidental or intentional. Kill them all and let God sort them out. It's not his job. Maybe another profession. From a retired FireFighter/Fire Investigator.
Jul 12, 2012
Clinton- you're a better person than me. I DO hate. I hate those who choose to be ignorant. And telemarketers.
Jul 12, 2012
I have extreme disdain for them and have nothing good to say about them. Especially politicans and telemarketers which are to far apart, both try to sell you something you dont need or want and dont know how to accept no when told.
Jul 12, 2012
Too bad natural selection hasnt drawn you name yet
Jul 12, 2012
I wish it would, that way I wouldnt be in the same world as ASSHOLES like you. If natural selection takes away good people, you will be roaming the earth playing with yourself by yourself. By the way, put a shirt on, nobody like mans boobs.
Jul 12, 2012
Popular speech never needs protection.
Jul 13, 2012
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Jul 15, 2012
Your comment contradicts its self. Please post factual information and site your sources of scripture for your findings.
Jul 16, 2012
As long as they are haters, they are the same. They both hate those who do not believe those who believe as they do. A lot of that going around.
Jul 24, 2012
the last time I checked my Bible said something to the effect of "He who is without sin may cast the first stone"…. we don't have the right to judge others… that is reserved for the Almighty Himself. While we are to strive to live as Christ did, it's not possible to be sinless no matter who you are… we are born sinful and unclean. We are to lead by example, not by bullying or hating those who don't agree with our views!
Dec 17, 2012
Well if it says that in the bible then everything you said is wrong.
Dec 17, 2012
wow ive heard and seen it all… the kkk doesn't even want to be around that level of hatred… they must be taking the " a " train to hell…. ijs
Dec 17, 2012
god loves the sinner and not the sin… so god is a biggot? the kkk members do not love the sinner that is the problem with them and a lot of other hate groups they are hypocrites.
Dec 17, 2012
right the bible says that about judging and if i am not mistaken it says judge not least ye be judged… they have already judged others and are now being judged (scripture fulfilled). so the scripture in this context of being without sin (which only applies if someone judges a person who is sinning and repentant — which they are not and never have been) does not apply. this is more likely to the scripture text " ye shall reap what ye sow. "
Dec 17, 2012
agreed
Dec 17, 2012
Even the KKK denounces them WOW.
Dec 18, 2012
They claim to be Christians, you can as another Christian can allow them to know that they are veering off track and not doing anything godly.Unless suing and causing hate are apart of it but I doubt that. If I remember correctly there are letters in the Bible reprimanding churches who were doing wrong. So, no, you cannot judge, but this is a church veering off into the deep end — other churches should and need to step up and let them know they're not doing what they should be doing. Anything that divides people needs to be addressed and not ignored.