Westboro Baptist Church plans protests at Maize, Maize South
Students respond to a Westboro Baptist Chruch at Derby in 2017. The church plans to protest in Maize Dec. 11.
November 27, 2019
The Westboro Baptist Church has announced plans to protest at Maize and Maize South high schools on Dec. 11. The church’s website does not list a reason for the protests. The district recently adopted uniform graduation gowns for reasons of inclusion.
According to the Southern Poverty Law Center, the Westboro Baptist Church is a hate group focusing on an anti-LGBT ideology. The church is known for its radical protests against this community.
The demonstrations are listed online as “public preachings” by the church. They will take place from 1:40-2:10 p.m. while school is in session. Because of the shortened Wednesday schedule, students could be met by protesters as they leave school during staff’s professional development time.
“We will do all we can to minimize the exposure that will inevitably cause a disruption to the learning environment,” principal Chris Botts said. “We will work collectively to show our support for all students and continue to promote our inclusivity and acceptance. Our response will hopefully be that of love and kindness.”
Defensive responses to the protests have already been planned by several groups.
”If they intend on spreading hate simultaneously at two high schools, we simply need twice the volunteers,” Parasol Patrol, a group dedicated to shielding children from displays of hatred, said on Facebook. “We need your help folks. Please share this.”
Trish • Dec 1, 2019 at 12:04 am
What if no one is at the school when WBC arrives. Let them preach to themselves.
Ty Rains • Nov 30, 2019 at 2:15 pm
Ok Boomer
Caleb Manuel • Nov 30, 2019 at 11:59 am
ok boomer
Stalin the Steel • Nov 30, 2019 at 9:17 am
ok boomer
Kim E • Nov 29, 2019 at 4:13 pm
Kelly Cotton the bible also day SHUT THE HELL AND QUIT JUDGING OTHERS UNLESS YOU’RE CLEAN AS A WHISTLE…….or something to that effect……
Emily • Nov 29, 2019 at 10:59 am
I am a Maize High student. For the one comment that says “God hates homosexuality and same-sex affairs. Read the Bible”, Let me tell you something. I am a lesbian. I am a bastard child born out of wedlock, and in a legal course, out of statutory rape. You’re quoting things you don’t understand. I don’t worship God, yet I seem to understand the bible more then the bible quoters. Don’t meddle in an issue you can’t seem to understand.
Eric Sublett • Nov 28, 2019 at 3:33 pm
I think its funny people try to use Bible verse’s to prove that people are wrong for protesting homosexuality. They take Old Testament verses, to make it look like believers are contradicting themselves. But the truth is the Old Testament is no longer valid since Jesus died for our sins. And we are no longer under the eye for an eye ideology. Now all we need to do is accept Jesus, and try to live in a way where you respect the 10 commandments., but at the same time we know they have no power over us anymore thanks to Jesus. We in no way are judging people for their sins. Nor are we saying we don’t sin. We all do. But there is a difference between sinning, and basing your whole lives around a sin. Living in sin is something that I feel needs to be addressed so people are aware what they are really doing. We are not telling you for our benefit, are so we can feel like we a doing “God’s work”. We do it to help others. What non-believers don’t know is we don’t have beliefs in a God. God is a fact. He is the truth. We know he exist because when you truly give yourself to Jesus he make himself known to you then there is no way you can ever not believe in him again, he is undeniable.And if he is undeniable so is Hell. And we don’t want to see you suffer any longer when this life is over.So when you say let he who is without sin cast the first stone, you don’t understand what Jesus was saying when he said that. He wasn’t saying he agreed with either side he was just saying no one has to die for their sins any longer. That he has taken that punishment for you. But he also told the woman about to be stoned to go and sin no more after he saved her. So know that in that exact same way Jesus stepped in the way, and saved your life, just as he did when he saved the prostitute, and he is also telling you to go and sin no more. God Bless you all, and I hope you understand that this is in no way a hate letter. On the contrary, it is a love letter. God Bless.
Mary Lane • Nov 28, 2019 at 11:52 am
https://m.facebook.com/events/567084944108785. Facebook group to shield student. Public event.
Gena • Nov 28, 2019 at 9:13 am
The Bible also says to love one another as Christ so loved the church he also ate with sinners and the list goes on this is not an act of Jesus in fact quite the opposite and in front of children really. Think about you bible a little more what does it say about children does it say to protest and be radical in front of them. I am a Christian this is not the God I serve and not how the Bible instructs the church to act if it is to you please show me the verses you are using to back up this behavior. Judge less not you be judged? God is the only judge it is our job to love each other and point each other to Jesus not judge and that is biblical
Rita • Nov 28, 2019 at 3:21 am
GOD HATES NO ONE…
Deborah Flory • Nov 28, 2019 at 12:00 am
This is a CHURCH doing this? Their certainly not acting like Christians. I would be scared to go to that church, sounds more like a bunch of religious freaks trying to shove their beliefs down your throat. Kinda like the old religions of England and Europe – believe our way or DIE !!!
Michael Bash • Nov 27, 2019 at 11:59 pm
I hope Kelly Cotton in particular reads hear comments again. You are not a man of God. God doesn’t hate. You do. And you are more likely to burn in hell for your hate then someone is for being gay. Not to mention your bible likely has at least a handful of things in it that would deem you worthy of hell. Honestly, grow up. You’re delusional.
Nunya Bidness • Nov 27, 2019 at 10:15 pm
[God’s Wrath Against Sinful Humanity]
Rom 1:18-28
For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who hold the truth in unrighteousness;
Because that which may be known of God is manifest in them; for God hath shewed it unto them.
For 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:
Because 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.
Professing themselves to be wise, they became fools,
And changed the glory of the uncorruptible God into an image made like to corruptible man, and to birds, and fourfooted beasts, and creeping things.
Wherefore God also gave them up to uncleanness through the lusts of their own hearts, to dishonour their own bodies between themselves:
Who changed the truth of God into a lie, and worshipped and served the creature more than the Creator, who is blessed for ever. Amen.
For this cause God gave them up unto vile affections: for even their women did change the natural use into that which is against nature:
And 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.
And 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;
Joe Billingsworth • Nov 27, 2019 at 8:47 pm
God loves those folks from WBC …my feelings are jusssssssst a lil diff…
Jackie Sanders • Nov 27, 2019 at 8:12 pm
The old man is dead. Who resurrected these IDIOTS? They are just attention seekers, and in truth…THEY HATE EVERYTHING AND EVERY ONE THAT ISN’T A MEMBER OF THEIR LOVING WBC!!!
Bonnie Powell • Nov 27, 2019 at 7:25 pm
For all you bible quoters, let’s get real. The Bible also says women can’t go in public while on their periods… a man can sell his daughters…someone working on the sabbath should be stoned to death and on and on. You don’t get to pick and choose which “rules” still apply. Where do we sign up to volunteer?
MR • Nov 27, 2019 at 7:21 pm
“Let he who is without sin cast the first stone.”
You better make sure you’re fucking sinless before you condemn others for theirs, especially children. A sin is a sin is a sin. None are any less sinful than the other.
Eric Sublett • Nov 27, 2019 at 5:05 pm
I love that they are doing this. And its fucked up you call them a “hate group” when all they are doing is trying to save these poor lost souls out here. People are being lied to and need to know the truth. God bless America!!
Mary McIntosh • Nov 27, 2019 at 4:38 pm
WBC came to Reading Memorial High School quite a few years ago when the drama students chose a play WBC didn’t like. Here’s what I remember: Students were advised that WBC disrupt and provokes in hopes they can file a lawsuit when the community takes the bait and overreacts. WBC has had more successes with lawsuits when they provoke students, so that’s where they focus on trying to make money. Nasty business. Best advice: don’t take the bait- tell the kids to smile instead of responding! Use this opportunity to raise money that supports the LGBTQ community and donate it in the name of WBC. Plan for a safe place to take photos without hate in the background. 🏳️🌈
Linda Clark • Nov 27, 2019 at 4:31 pm
I find this whole mess NEEDLESS!! First of all, Maize changing the policy was needless and second of all this church marching to protest at Maize schools is needless!! Let the students choose the color of gown they want to wear. The supposed “ADULTS” are making this an issue both by the administration of the school and of the congregation of this church!! STOP…LET IT GO….and MOVE ON!! QUIT PUTTING THE STUDENTS IN THE MIDDLE OF “YOUR BELIEFS AND POLITICS!!
Chuck Vrana,, Co-director ALR 136 MULVANE KS • Nov 27, 2019 at 4:04 pm
Many American legion rider’s have stood in a flag line with American flags to help shield the public from such hatred
It’s one of the main reason the Patriot Guard was started.
Please keep me posted how the American legion rider’s can help
Doris Rauhut • Nov 27, 2019 at 2:13 pm
How can someone volunteer?
Kelly Cotton • Nov 27, 2019 at 1:12 pm
God hates homosexuality and same-sex affairs. Read the Bible, specifically the first few chapters in the book of Romans. It is an abomination to Him. It also says God is the same yesterday, today, and forever more. His Holy Word is as alive and powerful today as it was when the Holy Spirit gave it to men to write. If you are God’s child then you hate what He hates and you love what He loves.