My Research Question: To what extent does the literal translation of the Bible affect the Westboro Baptist Church’s beliefs on the Ebola Epidemic?
1. Where and how did the Westboro Baptist Church originate?
In the providence of God, and by the working of the “Christ in you” and “God that worketh in you” … I say, in the fullness of time, this work began in November, 1955. The details of which have been sifted through by this generation till I’m frankly done with that discussion.
“For it is God which worketh in you both to will and to do of his good pleasure.” Philippians 2:13.
“And if Christ be in you, the body is dead because of sin; but the Spirit is life because of righteousness.” Roman 8:10.
“To whom God would make known what is the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles; which is Christ in you, the hope of glory.” Colossians 1:27.
2. Can you briefly describe the main principles of the religion?
You need to go to the www.godhatesfags.com webpage and read the words. The short is, fear God and KEEP HIS COMMANDMENTS. This is the whole duty of man. We search the scriptures daily and we recommend it. For this hour, the ONLY thing I would add is that this nation is now marrying fags. Same-sex marriage will shortly cover the land from coast to coast! So here is what you need to know about that:
“Thou shalt not lie with mankind, as with womankind: it is abomination. Neither shalt thou lie with any beast to defile thyself therewith: neither shall any woman stand before a beast to lie down thereto: it is confusion. Defile not ye yourselves in any of these things: for in all these the nations are defiled which I cast out before you: And the land is defiled: therefore I do visit the iniquity thereof upon it, and the land itself vomiteth out her inhabitants. Ye shall therefore keep my statutes and my judgments, and shall not commit any of these abominations; neither any of your own nation, nor any stranger that sojourneth among you: (For all these abominations have the men of the land done, which were before you, and the land is defiled;) That the land spue not you out also, when ye defile it, as it spued out the nations that were before you. For whosoever shall commit any of these abominations, even the souls that commit them shall be cut off from among their people. Therefore shall ye keep mine ordinance, that ye commit not any one of these abominable customs, which were committed before you, and that ye defile not yourselves therein: I am the LORD your God.”
Leviticus 18:22-30.
Vomit time cometh!
Further, the last generation to pimp and push and make lawful same-sex marriage was the world before The Flood. The Flood of Noah’s day killed every human except Noah and his three sons and each of their wives. Thus making these words of our Lord Jesus Christ very important:
“And as it was in the days of Noe, so shall it be also in the days of the Son of man. They did eat, they drank, they married wives, they were given in marriage, until the day that Noe entered into the ark, and the flood came, and destroyed them all. Likewise also as it was in the days of Lot; they did eat, they drank, they bought, they sold, they planted, they builded; But the same day that Lot went out of Sodom it rained fire and brimstone from heaven, and destroyed them all. Even thus shall it be in the day when the Son of man is revealed.” Luke 17:2-30.
The Lord is coming!!
3. How literal do you read the Bible? Why do you think we should read the Bible in a way that is not metaphorical?
We take it to be the Word of God. Thus, we take it seriously. We know when we read a commandment, just do it. There are metaphors in the Bible, and every other kind of language usage and type of speech. The Creator of all things wrote the words, so of course it will be the most complete and full of goodness writing to ever exist. Treat it as such!
4. Why do you think some religions are taught to not take the scripture so literally?
LOL! Well, because they don’t like the words that they find written in the book! So they, being of their father the devil, lie.
5. Where did the Ebola virus originate and why has it killed so many people?
God sent the Ebola! It originates where EVERYTHING originates…the hand of God! It has and will kill every soul that it is sent to kill…not one more…not one less!
6. Is there Biblical proof of why God has sent Ebola? How does this surpass the scientific evidence of where Ebola came from and how it spread?
Well, there is only one way to answer this compound question:
“But fornication, and all uncleanness, or covetousness, let it not be once named among you, as becometh saints; Neither filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor jesting, which are not convenient: but rather giving of thanks. For this ye know, that no whoremonger, nor unclean person, nor covetous man, who is an idolater, hath any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God. Let no man deceive you with vain words: for because of these things cometh the wrath of God upon the children of disobedience. Be not ye therefore partakers with them. For ye were sometimes darkness, but now are ye light in the Lord: walk as children of light: (For the fruit of the Spirit is in all goodness and righteousness and truth;) Proving what is acceptable unto the Lord. And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather reprove them. For it is a shame even to speak of those things which are done of them in secret. But all things that are reproved are made manifest by the light: for whatsoever doth make manifest is light. Wherefore he saith, Awake thou that sleepest, and arise from the dead, and Christ shall give thee light. See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise, Redeeming the time, because the days are evil. Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is. And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit; Speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord; Giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.” Ephesians 5:3-20.
“Mortify therefore your members which are upon the earth; fornication, uncleanness, inordinate affection, evil concupiscence, and covetousness, which is idolatry: For which things’ sake the wrath of God cometh on the children of disobedience: In the which ye also walked some time, when ye lived in them. But now ye also put off all these; anger, wrath, malice, blasphemy, filthy communication out of your mouth. Lie not one to another, seeing that ye have put off the old man with his deeds; And have put on the new man, which is renewed in knowledge after the image of him that created him: Where there is neither Greek nor Jew, circumcision nor uncircumcision, Barbarian, Scythian, bond nor free: but Christ is all, and in all.” Colossians 3:5-11.
“O Timothy, keep that which is committed to thy trust, avoiding profane and vain babblings, and oppositions of science falsely so called” 1 Timothy 6:20.
7. According to the Bible, why do you believe that God is full of hatred when it is taught that He is all loving?
First, that is not what Romans 5:8 says, let us look:
“For when we were yet without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly. For scarcely for a righteous man will one die: yet peradventure for a good man some would even dare to die. But God commendeth his love toward US, in that, while WE were yet sinners, Christ died for US. Much more then, being now justified by his blood, we shall be saved from wrath through him. For if, when we were enemies, we were reconciled to God by the death of his Son, much more, being reconciled, we shall be saved by his life. And not only so, but we also joy in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom we have now received the atonement. Wherefore, as by one man sin entered into the world, and death by sin; and so death passed upon all men, for that all have sinned.” Romans 5:6-12.
Clearly, we all have sinned and we all deserve death and the second death, hell. So, that makes MOST important the answer to the only question I have in these words; WHO is Paul talking to? Who are the “US” in verse 8? ‘Love toward US, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for US!’ WHO ARE THE “US?” Romans is a letter. Shall we look to see who it is address to? Then we might know who the US is. Sound Good?
“Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, separated unto the gospel of God, [good so far – we know it was written by Paul…] (Which he had promised afore by his prophets in the holy scriptures,) Concerning his Son Jesus Christ our Lord, which was made of the seed of David according to the flesh; And declared to be the Son of God with power, according to the spirit of holiness, by the resurrection from the dead: By whom we have received grace and apostleship, for obedience to the faith among all nations, for his name: Among whom are ye also the called of Jesus Christ: To all that be in Rome, beloved of God, called to be saints: Grace to you and peace from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ.” Romans 1-7.
There was a church of the Lord Jesus Christ at Rome, and Paul was writing a letter to them! He gave the description of those souls to whom he wrote – “beloved of God, called to be saints.” Those are other words to describe the elect of God. THAT is who Paul is talking to. The rebels do NOT get to steal the words, just because they can get their hands on this letter, which is addressed to the elect of God; does not mean that it has anything for rebels. Rebels hate the words of instruction, but then they think they can turn around and scarf up all the good words of comfort and promise to the elect. NO CAN DO, BOO BOO!!
“And said, I beseech thee, O LORD God of heaven, the great and terrible God, that keepeth covenant and mercy for them that love him and observe his commandments” Nehemiah 1:5.
“Now therefore, our God, the great, the mighty, and the terrible God, who keepest covenant and mercy, let not all the trouble seem little before thee, that hath come upon us, on our kings, on our princes, and on our priests, and on our prophets, and on our fathers, and on all thy people, since the time of the kings of Assyria unto this day.” Nehemiah 9:32.
“And I prayed unto the LORD my God, and made my confession, and said, O Lord, the great and dreadful God, keeping the covenant and mercy to them that love him, and to them that keep his commandments.” Daniel 9:4.
8. I have read that it is possibly President Obama’s fault that people are being killed from the virus. Is this true and how do we know?
“As for my people, children are their oppressors, and women rule over them. O my people, they which lead thee cause thee to err, and destroy the way of thy paths.” Isaiah 3:12.
Obama is just one leader in the many, many, that lead you to hell in a same-sex marriage, perverts, hand basket. Think parents, teachers, preachers, coaches, neighbors, elders, etc. etc. etc. Anyone who holds sway over your heart and mind!
9. How are people suppose to avoid the Ebola virus and live a life devoted to God?
WHAT?! What are you saying?! We serve God and live a life that is devoted to that work of serving God in every way that God in mercy has given us light to do so. I have not given ONE THOUGHT to getting Ebola and I have not heard ONE SOUL connected to WBC say a word of worry about such a thing. What sad and horrible and faithless blasphemy that would be!! Here is the precious promise from God to his people on that matter, and it is good for all and all and all who would fear and obey. Check it out:
“He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the LORD, He is my refuge and my fortress: my God; in him will I trust. Surely he shall deliver thee from the snare of the fowler, and from the noisome pestilence. He shall cover thee with his feathers, and under his wings shalt thou trust: his truth shall be thy shield and buckler. Thou shalt not be afraid for the terror by night; nor for the arrow that flieth by day; Nor for the pestilence that walketh in darkness; nor for the destruction that wasteth at noonday. A thousand shall fall at thy side, and ten thousand at thy right hand; but it shall not come nigh thee. Only with thine eyes shalt thou behold and see the reward of the wicked. Because thou hast made the LORD, which is my refuge, even the most High, thy habitation; There shall no evil befall thee, neither shall any plague come nigh thy dwelling. For he shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy ways. They shall bear thee up in their hands, lest thou dash thy foot against a stone. Thou shalt tread upon the lion and adder: the young lion and the dragon shalt thou trample under feet. Because he hath set his love upon me, therefore will I deliver him: I will set him on high, because he hath known my name. He shall call upon me, and I will answer him: I will be with him in trouble; I will deliver him, and honour him.” Psalm 91:1-15.
I love those words of life and promise. Here are more.
“O that there were such an heart in them, that they would fear me, and keep all my commandments always, that it might be well with them, and with their children for ever!” Deuteronomy 5:29.
And these words:
“That thou mightest fear the LORD thy God, to keep all his statutes and his commandments, which I command thee, thou, and thy son, and thy son’s son, all the days of thy life; and that thy days may be prolonged.” Deuteronomy 6:2.
“Therefore thou shalt keep the commandments of the LORD thy God, to walk in his ways, and to fear him.” Deuteronomy 8:6.
“Ye shall walk after the LORD your God, and fear him, and keep his commandments, and obey his voice, and ye shall serve him, and cleave unto him.” Deuteronomy 13:4.
“Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is the whole duty of man.” Ecclesiastes 12:13.
PLEASE, for the sake of your never-dying soul, read all the words of these passages. Read all of Deuteronomy and read all of the Bible. Work on it every single day.
10. Deuteronomy 28:61, “Also every sickness, and every plague, which is not written in the book of this law, them will the Lord bring upon thee, until thou be destroyed.” This verse is often used to defend the belief of why Ebola has spread and killed so many. Can you elaborate or add any additional information to explain how this one verse can provide so much evidence?
Well – I’m wishing that you would get over to the verse and then read the verses around it. Deuteronomy is called by many the chapter on the blessings and the curses. You need to read EVERY SINGLE WORD of that chapter, and then understand that it is the way that God rolls. The mouth of the Lord spoke those words, so you can take it to the bank that all of those things will and are and have entered upon this generation. That verse is just one of dozens that confirm that God is not playing with this filthy and disobedient generation. He has kept the east coast busy for weeks with so much snow that they are sick of it. Look how little it took from the wealth of God’s power to bring that part of the nation to their knees. And we are just getting warmed up. Worse and more and WORSE and MORE etc. are on the way!
Forget Spock and this goofy LLAP – adopt a FGAL (fear God and live!) or OGAL (obey God and live!) Spock is in hell, by all the evidence, and unless you want to join him and suffer greatly on the path to joining him, you will make God your fear and your dread and cleave to him with all your heart, soul, mind and strength!
Thanks for writing,
Your friends at Westboro Baptist Church