Westboro Baptist Church To Picket Paterno’s Funeral
Margie Phelps, daughter of Pastor Fred Phelps, announced on Twitter yesterday the Westboro Baptist Church would be picketing the funeral of Joe Paterno. The “church” is known for their extreme views against homosexuality and policy of disturbing the bereaved. Phelps tweeted, “‘Penn State Penn Rape’ rings in Joe Paterno’s ears in hell. He partook of sin for fame & fortune. Worth NOTHING to him now. #PicketFuneral” It seems WBC is targeting the legendary Penn State football coach because of his ties to the Jerry Sandusky child sex abuse scandal, which ended Paterno’s 46-year tenure at the school. In the past, the Westboro Baptist Church has threatened to picket other famous people’s funerals, including Elizabeth Taylor, Apple founder Steve Jobs and Michael Jackson.
Margie Phelps, daughter of Pastor Fred Phelps, announced on Twitter yesterday the Westboro Baptist Church would be picketing the funeral of Joe Paterno. The “church” is known for their extreme views against homosexuality and policy of disturbing the bereaved. Phelps tweeted, “‘Penn State Penn Rape’ rings in Joe Paterno’s ears in hell. He partook of sin for fame & fortune. Worth NOTHING to him now. #PicketFuneral” It seems WBC is targeting the legendary Penn State football coach because of his ties to the Jerry Sandusky child sex abuse scandal, which ended Paterno’s 46-year tenure at the school. In the past, the Westboro Baptist Church has threatened to picket other famous people’s funerals, including Elizabeth Taylor, Apple founder Steve Jobs and Michael Jackson.
