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Here's the discussion on Glenn's show from October 6, 2010:
Here are my thoughts on this whole ordeal. Yes, I think that what the Westboro congregation is doing and has been doing for many years is despicable! And I wish that this case hadn't gone as far as it has. But, in my opinion, with the two new justices on the bench under Obama's watch, I would be highly surprised if they rule in Westboro's favor, considering the heated debate on homosexuality in general. I still believe that everyone has a right to their opinions and core beliefs. I pray that the judges will keep that in mind as they make their decision. But I'm really afraid that they will take a radical step and ignore the First Amendment. My question is, what will come next ... The Bible being burned because of its content? Would anyone be surprised if the sacred written Word of God ends up being silenced within all churches because of a select few radicals who decided to take the scriptures way out of context?
This is why I strongly disagree with Westboro's tactics since they first went public with their rage. There is a big difference between judgment/condemnation of one's eternal soul and discernment. As Glenn has quoted Martin Luther King, Jr many times, you judge a man by his character; but it is not up to us to condemn anyone to eternal damnation. Ultimately, it's up to God to do that. This is where Westboro went wrong. Protesting is not wrong or illegal in and of itself - but to do so in this manner is insensitive, uncaring, and it puts a really bad name to Christianity as a whole. Honestly, I think Jesus Christ himself would be very sad to see this happening.
