The Most Hated Family in America

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The Most Hated Family In America
The topic of homosexuality has been a very hot topic over the past several decades. The term homosexuality can be defined as the “sexual desire or behavior towards a person or persons of one’s own sex” (“Homosexuality”). There are many people who either agree or disagree with the aspect of homosexuality, and there are others who are indifferent. Many Christian churches around the world, especially in the United States, have stated their opinion against homosexuality. They based their beliefs in the verses in 1st Corinthians 6: 9-10, which says, “Or do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: neither the sexually immoral, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor man who practice homosexuality, nor thieves, nor the greedy, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor swindlers will inherit the kingdom of God” (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version).
There is a particular church that was settled in Topeka, Kansas, in 1955 called the Westboro Baptist Church that is led by Pastor Fred Phelps. They focus on preaching against the sins that this world has accepted by picketing at soldier funerals or any corner where they can profess their hate towards American and the world due to their sins (“God Hates Fags”). The world has expressed their hate towards this family and now they are called “The Most Hated Family In America” (Theroux). It easy to understand why they are the most hated family in America because they are morally incorrect according to the Christian Baptist standards.
The Christian Baptist church has a standard manual, The Standard Manual for Baptist Churches, where they base all of their belief systems. In this manual, Baptist can refer to this book for th...

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