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In reply to the discussion: Regarding Phelps. [View all]LostOne4Ever
(9,288 posts)36. There is no better weapon to fight against hate, than compassion
Hate begets hate and anger begets rage. The only way to break free from the broken circle of hate and violence is not to take part in it.
I oppose the man and all he ever stood for, but I hope that his passing is as painless as possible and that his family is comforted...and hopefully one day enlightened to their bigoted behaviour so that they can change and make amends.
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I don't wish suffering on him, and I don't think he will go to Hell
The Velveteen Ocelot
Mar 2014
#1
I think a better protest would be a silent one with a rainbow flag or banner. Zero expressions of
Luminous Animal
Mar 2014
#13
He created the monster that is now hurting him. That's punishment enough for his dying days....
Hekate
Mar 2014
#5
May I ask a personal question? (And totally understand if you don't answer.) Do you believe in God?
Luminous Animal
Mar 2014
#15
That's a very old premise, we're BETTER. No, we're not. We are all just human. n/t
UTUSN
Mar 2014
#9
Perhaps you are not but I am. It was a very important part of my liberal upbringing.
Luminous Animal
Mar 2014
#16
Well, add me to your list of who you're better than. I can never be more than "all too human." n/t
UTUSN
Mar 2014
#69
The man deserves at least a little of the misery he helped dish out. No sympathy whatsoever.
blkmusclmachine
Mar 2014
#17
I don't want him to suffer, I just want him to be with his god as soon as possible.
Autumn
Mar 2014
#18
In Buddhism, hell is not a place, it's a condition of life we experience. Someone as full of hatred
DesertDiamond
Mar 2014
#26
This man had to be bribed with radio airtime to keep him from protesting a 9-year-old's funeral
jmowreader
Mar 2014
#27
That... man... made a career out of hurting humans that were already grieving loss.
AtheistCrusader
Mar 2014
#40
there is no heaven or hell, so the the only suffering the asshole would get for his crimes
snooper2
Mar 2014
#70
Maybe his family will start to move on, or sunder into part that does, and does not move on.
AtheistCrusader
Mar 2014
#73
Some of us don't believe in Hell. Apparently. you do, which gives you the easy out
stopbush
Mar 2014
#76