Westboro Baptist to Picket the Funerals for Members of Bikers who Care

The headlines read, "Members of the Bikers Who Care organization are still reeling from the deaths of five people at their weekend festival."


     It seems that the five people related to this group were found dead inside a recreational vehicle Sunday morning. Carbon monoxide that seeped into the camper from a generator is believed to be the cause of death.  They were staying in the camper at the end of a very long and successful day as this local organization hosted an annual "Toy Run".  


     As the funerals were announced, the news came that the Westboro Baptist Church, which is described by a local pastor as  "neither Baptist nor a church...[but a] demented cult."  was planning to picket these funerals.  You may remember this group as the same ones who often picket the funerals of service members who have been killed in combat.  They usually hold up signs that read, "Thank God for IEDs" and "God Hates Fags".

    According to the unnamed pastor, "Westboro "Baptist Church" is a satanic cult from Westboro, KS, led by Fred Phelps. It's primarily his family and ...a bunch of 'em (sic) are lawyers whose reason for living is to sue people. They say and live the exact opposite of God's heart and blame Him for all they do. They operate as pawns in Satan's army to pervert true Christianity." 

     If the rumors of their arrival are true, then they are mistakenly targeting an extremely well respected, benevolent organization that does lots of good things for this community.  

     We need to pray for the families of those who lost their lives.  We also need to pray that the folks from Westboro will have no impact on this community as Clarksville grieves the loss of these lives.  

     By the way, Bikers Who Care Charity has established four memorial funds for the families through Planters Bank. At this time, donations must be made in person at a bank branch until an on-line giving link is established. Planters Bank branches are located at:

• 325 Commerce Street
• 1971 Madison Street, Clarksville
• 2019 Fort Campbell Blvd # A, Clarksville - (931) 648-7160
  
  
   

For more information about Bikers Who Care, visit their website: http://www.bikerswhocare.org.