In case you weren’t aware, godhatesfags.com is a website run by Fred Phelps, leader of Westboro Baptist Church in Topeka, Kansas. They’re the ones who have anti-gay protests around the U.S., including at some points showing up at the funerals of gay men, and have moved on to a general “God hates America” theme, due to all our depravity. He makes Jeremiah Wright (Obama’s pastor) look like a teddy bear–at least he was just saying God ought to damn America.
These t-shirts depress me more than anything I have seen in a really long time.
A completely unrelated Kansas story: When I was living there, in a small town, I discovered that my vet was the head of the Board of Education and was leading the anti-evolution efforts at the time (this was before voters elected a new Board and got rid of a lot of the anti-evolution people).
Anyway, thanks to Larry H. from The Daily Mirror for this photo (found here). I guess.
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Red Jenny — May 8, 2008
Bigotry: it's not just for adults anymore...
[...] Bigotry: it's not just for adults anymore[...]...
jessica — May 8, 2008
The most disturbing footage I've seen of Phelps (who was a civil rights lawyer, by the way) is from the episode of 30 Days "Straight Man in a Gay World" and documents the involvement of his entire family (including hoards of young grandchildren) in his "cause." It's a great episode to show in various sociology classes (I use it in inequality).
Anonymous — May 8, 2008
Speaking of children wearing offensive t-shirts, here's prussian blue, a white supremacist pop duo http://www.thebadrash.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/11/prussian-blue.jpg
OldMayfly — May 8, 2008
Look at the children's eyes. Anyone who has had an unhappy childhood would recognize these girls are going through one.
Let's hope life gets better for them.
finefin — May 9, 2008
i always thought god IS a fag...
vajrabot — May 10, 2008
There's an episode of Louis Theroux's Wild Weekends about them. See: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wbZHwtsBmWE
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Anonymous — February 10, 2009
You should be ashamed of putting these shirts on your children. you must be anti-American
bob — February 10, 2009
i dont blame them
Joni — February 10, 2009
I am absolutely disgusted. We don't live in the stone ages anymore. Why would you do this to your children. Let your child develop their own mind. If a "fag" saved your life or fought in your war would you still discriminate against them?
Jane — February 22, 2009
This is just 100% revolting. These people should open there eyes and wake up from the nightmare they are having. I feel horrible for those little girls.
char — March 30, 2009
JUST WHAT THE FUCK?
t brooks — April 7, 2009
He hates the sin.He loves the sinner.
Andy Whelan — April 19, 2009
Acording to most of these bible bashing nutjobs god hates everyone who aint white, aint livin in a trailer, aint born in the south, and aint shaggin their own sister. the sicko who done this should be locked up for mental child abuse. god bless those poor kids.
akiki — April 26, 2009
in the bible, God says that all people are equal in Christ. (Galatians 3:28-29) and that Christians NEED to get RID of their own hatred. (Colossians 3:8) i dnt understand how these people can call themselves Christians when they make their children wear hateful clothing....its ridiculous.
Anonymous — April 27, 2009
that is absolutley disgusting
you should be ashamed to put that on your children
casssie — May 7, 2009
i love that shirt i'm so buying one!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Tiffany — May 20, 2009
This is horrible, why would a pastor, of all people, be so hateful. And it's horrible that they drag their children into it, that is what really bugs me about this. Also, with the fact that my aunts are gay AND christian, this really makes me angry.
mike larson — May 27, 2009
this shit is hilarious. don't you guys know humor when you see it?
(p.s. what if god really does hate fags?)
((p.p.s just a friendly thought))
Mike — May 28, 2009
There's only one thing I disagree with on the shirts: God doesn't hate fags, just the fact that they're fags!
God loves everyone — June 7, 2009
I am 16 years old, and I believe God loves everyone. Our God is more gracious and loving than we could ever know. If i was God (which I could never be, I could never match up to his graciousness or righteousness) I would love people regardless of who they chose to love. They would be my children, and it wouldnt matter to me, as long as they loved each other through me.
Bobby Smith — June 19, 2009
THIS IS WHAT EVERY CHILD SHOULD BE WEARING I MEAN THERE IS NO WORLD IN THIS WORLD FOR A BUNCH OF QUEERS
becca — July 24, 2009
I agree with "God loves the sinner but hates the sin."
I feel sorry for gay people who are suffering. I don't hate them or believe in damning them to hell....but it doesn't change the fact that marriage is holy and designed by God and set apart to be between a man and a woman. And even if gays don't marry but are "together", so to speak, sin is sin. Even if you don't believe in it. even if you don't believe in God...He believes in you.
austin — December 10, 2009
i hate that bicth i hope when these kids get to be teens like me they will leave this BICTH!!! i think shes BRAINWASHED JOUST LOOK AT HOW SHE REACTS TO THE QUESTIONS THAT PEOPLE GIVES HER
Kathryn — December 10, 2009
Wait, what? Is it just me or did the last 5-6 comments seem to accuse Gwen of dressing "her" children in these shirts? Its nice to see so many people taking offense at the sentiment, but literacy is nice too...
Anonymous — January 2, 2010
what the hell are you doing god is real you idiots your going to hell haha
Anonymous — January 2, 2010
Freakin numb nuts you frigian idiots good is real and your going to hell losers whoever dont belive in god you gies are going to hell hehe
gabe — January 24, 2010
^learn to type
Absolutely_science — January 30, 2010
That is an absolute disgrace. These kids have not being allowed to even explore their beliefs or lack off. I only found this when I was searching for a picture.
In reply to the friendly thought above that said : what is God does
well what if God, this entity that has only being around since humans learnt to print is a figment of people's imagination keeping them safe and giving excuses to print the above tripe.
p.s Hell does not exist
Jack_Rider — March 4, 2010
ALL GAY PEOPLE SHOULD DIE! GOD EXISTS!
Jack_Rider — March 4, 2010
As for me, i really loooooove the t-shirts cos it speaks the right thing. How can a man be interested in a creature without nice, heart-melting boobs? That's totally insane and OUT OF ORDER!
Miranda — September 24, 2010
unfortunately, we don't choose to be gay. Were born that way, many people would refuse but how the fuck do you know? I remember being 9-10 years old and looking at another female before i ever looked at a male? Maybe its because at this point men are becoming over-rated with the negative bullshit talk just because a guy may be gay does not mean he wants you, and that goes for lesbian and straight girls. This is horrible and well there is not a fucking thing we can do about it beside bitch and complain and nothing is going to change. God says not to judge others but to love them all equally well obviously the people making these t-shirts and starting this blasphemy are going to be damned to hell for sinning and disobeying gods rules as they throw in our face. Jesus died on the cross for our sins right, none of us exsisted when that happened so obviously he died on the cross for the sins we were bound to make in the future. GAY PRIDE all the WAY!
Jack_Rider — September 25, 2010
I understand the people making the t-shirts just don't know what the heck to tell gay people anymore since they stubbornly refuse to change. The fact is, i wonder how one can be comfortable riding in sin and telling himself OR HERSELF that his or her sins have all being paid for and so there's no need to feel guilt. Terrible, considering the fact that self-deceit has really killed many folks. Even though there's no guilt, at least admit it's bad!
Jack_Rider — September 25, 2010
The terrible thing about many people is the fact that they force themselves to believe it's okay to be gay just so they can enjoy their wrong desires---even though their conscience tells them they're on the wrong path. And worse, they make others believe the same! If i'm commiting a very wrong act, i'll never advice anyone to join me. I'll rather go to hell alone than take others with me. And if i ride in sin, i'll tell myself: God hates me!
Jo — November 6, 2010
oh my, that is disgusting :|
Jack_Rider — November 9, 2010
The only disgusting thing here is gay behaviour. It's as simple as that.
jenni major — November 12, 2010
All you have to do in order to get your customized tee shirt is go to their order form, fill in your personal information, choose your color, choose your style, and type in your slogan to get that unique tee shirt with your specifications and your specifications only. You don’t have to worry about your choice being tainted by what the company wants. You get 100% of what you want. Oh, and we can’t forget that you can get the size you want in the color of your choice. That is, of course, a very important aspect of making sure your customized Tee shirt fits the way it should.
Anonymous — August 9, 2011
Nice T-shirts looking awesome http://www.dailynewdeals.com/
Guest for a day — October 17, 2011
Why isn't Child Protective Services taking these kids and not giving them back until the fu**ing parents take some classes in diversity???? Why are people being allowed to teach hate to children??? Stuff like this happens, and we wonder why there are so many confused, hateful people in this world...why are parents allowed to be abusive toward their children in this way? Teaching a child to hate only creates unhapiness for the child and the ones they will bully. Don't forget the crap they will go through when they are old enough to think for themselves. This is creating chaos...where the hell is Child Protective Services????
Anonymous — December 16, 2011
I am a Christian Baptist and although I don't agree with this picture because I think convictions should be carried on by grown ups, I don't accept the fact that JOTOS are wrong. Wether you think there is a God or not GOD DOES EXIST! All of you against God will regret it one day. as far as the ones saying these children should be revoved by social service, I tell you dont be ignorant, idiots, I think you should shup your stupid mouths, the kids given to fags should be removed before they see their parents doing those disgusting acts! Ohhh and lesbians too! Teaching children to do another man in their rear end is worst and women with women also. And now you call it Diversity? IDIOTS!
Anonymous — December 16, 2011
18For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who hold the truth in unrighteousness;
19Because that which may be known of God is manifest in them; for God hath shewed [it] unto them.
20For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, [even] his eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse:
21Because that, when they knew God, they glorified [him] not as God, neither were thankful; but became vain in their imaginations, and their foolish heart was darkened.
22Professing themselves to be wise, they became fools,
23And changed the glory of the uncorruptible God into an image made like to corruptible man, and to birds, and fourfooted beasts, and creeping things.
24Wherefore God also gave them up to uncleanness through the lusts of their own hearts, to dishonour their own bodies between themselves:
25Who changed the truth of God into a lie, and worshipped and served the creature more than the Creator, who is blessed for ever. Amen.
26For this cause God gave them up unto vile affections: for even their women did change the natural use into that which is against nature:
27And likewise also the men, leaving the natural use of the woman, burned in their lust one toward another; men with men working that which is unseemly, and receiving in themselves that recompence of their error which was meet.
28And even as they did not like to retain God in [their] knowledge, God gave them over to a reprobate mind, to do those things which are not convenient;
29Being filled with all unrighteousness, fornication, wickedness, covetousness, maliciousness; full of envy, murder, debate, deceit, malignity; whisperers,
30Backbiters, haters of God, despiteful, proud, boasters, inventors of evil things, disobedient to parents,
31Without understanding, covenantbreakers, without natural affection, implacable, unmerciful:
32Who knowing the judgment of God, that they which commit such things are worthy of death, not only do the same, but have pleasure in them that do them.
Anonymous — December 16, 2011
God hates their sin not them and even if they dont want to admit it and speak evil against God, He doesn't hate you people! God loves you and die for you "16For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
Don't perish because of your life style God loves you! Repent, Repent, Repent, Aids at the door and all those dirty sicknesses you get.
Anonymous — December 16, 2011
Reality is, who is going to remove who or what is going to remove who, what can social service do about this? When many of them are Gay!
Gogogogo — August 7, 2012
God doesn't hate Fags. He Hates You!
Curt — November 10, 2018
Love the shirts, every kid should wear these t shirts.. We need to stop the gay fag agenda the government is pushing.