Kansas media are reporting that former Westboro Baptist Church leader Fred Phelps died last night:
BREAKING: Fred Phelps has died. http://t.co/BJrqkyRpjt
— Chris Fisher (@wibwChris) March 20, 2014
BREAKING: Founder of Westboro Baptist Church, Rev. Fred Phelps Sr. dies | Kansas First News http://t.co/QZKkQnTgNw
— KSNT News (@KSNTNews) March 20, 2014
https://twitter.com/viewofadam/status/446672198384644096
It’s probably pretty safe to say he won’t be missed by many:
I don't celebrate people's deaths. But I can't say I'll miss Phelps. Maybe now his cult can disband.
— Stay-at-home Jordon (@dyrbert) March 20, 2014
https://twitter.com/henderstu/status/446671566923776000
Dancing on Phelps' grave won't stop the actions of his "church's" followers, but I won't begrudge anyone a slight fist pump.
— Brian Gray (@urbanbohemian) March 20, 2014
https://twitter.com/davecwarren/status/446671936681041920
[reserving commentary] Family Member Confirms: Fred Phelps Has Died http://t.co/Oa9IF3tLtK
— Michelle Ray (@GaltsGirl) March 20, 2014
Not everyone’s in a reserving-judgment kind of mood, though:
https://twitter.com/mcmoynihan/status/446669895770849280
https://twitter.com/AdamBaldwin/status/446670308540309504
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First day of Spring. Fred Phelps dies. … That's just about right.
— RBe (@RBPundit) March 20, 2014
May Fred Phelps funeral be treated with the same respect in which he treated our soldiers, the gay community and Heath Ledger among others.
— Jïmm¥†ðtheO (@JimmytotheO) March 20, 2014
Fred Phelps will soon be rotting 6 feet underneath this earth. That's one less scumbag.
— oh u be shittin tho? (@gothdaddii) March 20, 2014
https://twitter.com/adelfiacco/status/446671779889549313
https://twitter.com/FilmLadd/status/446671764542595072
I don't say this lightly, but good riddance to hate. RT@MichaelSkolnik Former Westboro Baptist Church leader Fred Phelps has died.
— Kelly (@MungoNGusNNigel) March 20, 2014
To paraphrase Bette Davis, you should never speak badly of the dead, only good. Fred Phelps is dead. Good.
— Ilissa Gold ?? (@Goldni) March 20, 2014
https://twitter.com/posydozy/status/446671830347444224
To: Mr. Fred Phelps
From: St. Peter
Re: Appointment time for entering Kingdom of HeavenDear Mr. Phelps,
Don't bother.
Regards,
-Pete— Sam Valley (@SamValley) March 20, 2014
https://twitter.com/lindsayo71591/status/446672257805320192
https://twitter.com/aliceinthewater/status/446672439477428226
Others just pity him:
Fred Phelps is dead. No rejoicing here, just pity for a man who lived and died with a heart filled with hate. http://t.co/EbVS2VkxD6
— Darren Shea (@HomefryDaddy) March 20, 2014
Fred Phelps has died. May God grant him the grace and mercy in death Mr. Phelps denied so many in life.
— Clark D. Riemer (@clarkriemer) March 20, 2014
WBC Phelps has died. I pray he sought forgiveness from God.
— Melissia (@ProudoftheUSA) March 20, 2014
In any event, one thing’s for sure:
Now he'll learn that God doesn't "hate." http://t.co/8TlQwbPqoV
— Dana Loesch (@DLoesch) March 20, 2014
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