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'''Faithful Word Baptist Church''' is an United States [[Christian fundamentalism|fundamentalist]] [[Baptists|Baptist]] church in [[Tempe, Arizona]].<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.faithfulwordbaptist.org/index.html| title = Faithful Word Baptist Church - Phoenix, AZ| author = Faithful Word Baptist Church| accessdate = July 8, 2012}}</ref> The church adheres to the [[King James Only movement]] with regard to the bible. The church's members meet in an office space between a pawn shop and a salon in a local [[strip mall]].<ref name=ABC/>
'''Faithful Word Baptist Church''' is an United States [[Christian fundamentalism|fundamentalist]] [[Baptists|Baptist]] church in [[Tempe, Arizona]].<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.faithfulwordbaptist.org/index.html| title = Faithful Word Baptist Church - Phoenix, AZ| author = Faithful Word Baptist Church| accessdate = July 8, 2012}}</ref> The church adheres to the [[King James Only movement]] with regard to the bible. The church's members meet in an office space between a pawn shop and a salon in a local [[strip mall]].<ref name=ABC/> The [[Southern Poverty Law Center]] (SPLC) has designated the Faithful Word Baptist Church as an anti-gay [[hate group]].<ref name=EvelynS/>


==Establishment==
==Establishment==
Pastor Steven L. Anderson established the church on December 25, 2005 as a "totally independent organization."<ref name=EvelynS>{{cite web|last=Schlatter|first=Evelyn|title=18 Anti-Gay Groups and Their Propaganda: Faithful Word Baptist Church|url=http://www.splcenter.org/get-informed/intelligence-report/browse-all-issues/2010/winter/the-hard-liners|publisher=SPLC|accessdate=25 August 2012}}</ref> The church's website states "Faithful Word Baptist Church is a totally independent Baptist church, and Pastor Anderson was sent out by a totally independent Baptist church to start it the old-fashioned way by knocking doors and winning souls to Christ."<ref>{{cite web|title=Our pastor |url=http://www.faithfulwordbaptist.org/page2.html|publisher=Faithful Word Baptist Church|accessdate=25 August 2012}}</ref> The church's doctrinal statement states "We believe that the King James Bible is the word of God without error."<ref>[http://www.faithfulwordbaptist.org/page6.html Faithful Word Baptist Church. Doctrinal statement.]</ref>
Pastor Steven L. Anderson established the church on December 25, 2005 as a "totally independent organization."<ref name=EvelynS>{{cite web|last=Schlatter|first=Evelyn|title=18 Anti-Gay Groups and Their Propaganda: Faithful Word Baptist Church|url=http://www.splcenter.org/get-informed/intelligence-report/browse-all-issues/2010/winter/the-hard-liners|publisher=SPLC|accessdate=25 August 2012}}</ref> The church's website states "Faithful Word Baptist Church is a totally independent Baptist church, and Pastor Anderson was sent out by a totally independent Baptist church to start it the old-fashioned way by knocking doors and winning souls to Christ."<ref>{{cite web|title=Our pastor |url=http://www.faithfulwordbaptist.org/page2.html|publisher=Faithful Word Baptist Church|accessdate=25 August 2012}}</ref> The church's doctrinal statement states "We believe that the King James Bible is the word of God without error."<ref>[http://www.faithfulwordbaptist.org/page6.html Faithful Word Baptist Church. Doctrinal statement.]</ref>


The [[Southern Poverty Law Center]] (SPLC) noted that Pastor Anderson described gays as “[[Sodomy|sodomites]]” who “recruit through rape,” and “recruit through molestation”.<ref name=EvelynS/> In explaining the hate designation of the church, the SPLC said Anderson suggests [[homosexuals]] should be killed.<ref name=EvelynS/><ref name=nmi/> In a sermon he stated “The biggest hypocrite in the world is the person who believes in the death penalty for murderers but not for homosexuals.”<ref name=EvelynS/>
The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) noted that Pastor Anderson described gays as “[[Sodomy|sodomites]]” who “recruit through rape,” and “recruit through molestation”.<ref name=EvelynS/> In explaining the hate designation of the church, the SPLC said Anderson suggests [[homosexuals]] should be killed.<ref name=EvelynS/><ref name=nmi/> In a sermon he stated “The biggest hypocrite in the world is the person who believes in the death penalty for murderers but not for homosexuals.”<ref name=EvelynS/>


==National attention over sermon on President Obama==
==National attention over sermon on President Obama==

Revision as of 22:44, 8 September 2012

Faithful Word Baptist Church is an United States fundamentalist Baptist church in Tempe, Arizona.[1] The church adheres to the King James Only movement with regard to the bible. The church's members meet in an office space between a pawn shop and a salon in a local strip mall.[2] The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) has designated the Faithful Word Baptist Church as an anti-gay hate group.[3]

Establishment

Pastor Steven L. Anderson established the church on December 25, 2005 as a "totally independent organization."[3] The church's website states "Faithful Word Baptist Church is a totally independent Baptist church, and Pastor Anderson was sent out by a totally independent Baptist church to start it the old-fashioned way by knocking doors and winning souls to Christ."[4] The church's doctrinal statement states "We believe that the King James Bible is the word of God without error."[5]

The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) noted that Pastor Anderson described gays as “sodomites” who “recruit through rape,” and “recruit through molestation”.[3] In explaining the hate designation of the church, the SPLC said Anderson suggests homosexuals should be killed.[3][6] In a sermon he stated “The biggest hypocrite in the world is the person who believes in the death penalty for murderers but not for homosexuals.”[3]

National attention over sermon on President Obama

The church received national attention in the United States in August 2009 when it was reported that in Pastor Anderson's sermon "Why I hate Barack Obama" he had been praying for the death of the president.[7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14] In response to the statements Anderson noted the United States Secret Service contacted him.[2] A CBS News report notes Anderson "didn't say he wanted his parishioners to attack the president, he did say the country would benefit from Mr. Obama dying."[15] Anderson also told KNXV-TV that he'd like Obama to die of natural causes, as he does not "want him to be a martyr as [w]e don't need another holiday."[15] The strong stance made in the sermons against Obama, both personally and against his policies stem, in part, to Obama's views on abortion,[16][17] specifically "abortion rights."[6] Pastor Anderson received death threats after the sermons had received national attention while a group, "People Against Clergy Who Preach Hate," organized a "love rally" outside the church attended by approximately a hundred people.[16][2][18]

KNXV-TV reported that the day after the "Why I hate Barack Obama" sermon, a member of the church, Chris Broughton, was carrying an AR-15 assault rifle and a pistol at the Phoenix Convention Center when President Barack Obama spoke.[2][19][20] Broughton explained that he was not motivated by the sermon although he agreed with it. The New Mexico Independent reported that Broughton’s appearance at the rally was part of a publicity stunt organized by conservative radio talk show host Ernest Hancock, who also came to the rally armed, and engaged in a staged interview with Broughton which was later broadcast on YouTube.

References

  1. ^ Faithful Word Baptist Church. "Faithful Word Baptist Church - Phoenix, AZ". Retrieved July 8, 2012.
  2. ^ a b c d James, Susan Donaldson (September 7, 2009). "Protesters Rally Against Pastor's 'Why I Hate Obama' Sermon". ABC News. Retrieved 25 August 2012. a Faithful Word congregation member who showed up outside of the Phoenix Convention Center toting an assault rifle in August, when Obama spoke there.
  3. ^ a b c d e Schlatter, Evelyn. "18 Anti-Gay Groups and Their Propaganda: Faithful Word Baptist Church". SPLC. Retrieved 25 August 2012.
  4. ^ "Our pastor". Faithful Word Baptist Church. Retrieved 25 August 2012.
  5. ^ Faithful Word Baptist Church. Doctrinal statement.
  6. ^ a b Doland, Gwyneth (December 4, 2009). "Kokesh and the guy who brought an assault rifle to an Obama event". New Mexico Independent. Retrieved 25 August 2012.
  7. ^ Allen Jr., Eddie B. (August 31, 2009). "Arizona Pastor Calls for Obama Death". BET. Retrieved 25 August 2012.
  8. ^ Felten, David; Procter-Murphy, Jeff (2012). Living the Questions: The Wisdom of Progressive Christianity. HarperCollins , ISBN 9780062201287
  9. ^ Blewett, James (2010). Can I Get Baptized in Fruit Punch? Tate Publishing, ISBN 9781617390142
  10. ^ Wright, John (2011). The Obama Haters: Behind the Right-Wing Campaign of Lies, Innuendo & Racism. Potomac Books, ISBN 9781597975735
  11. ^ John Avlon. (2010). Wingnuts: How the Lunatic Fringe is Hijacking America. Beast Books, ISBN 9780984295104
  12. ^ King, Colbert I. (September 20, 2009). "Obama haters see him as the enemy". Nashua Telegraph. {{cite news}}: |access-date= requires |url= (help)
  13. ^ Brody, David (August 31, 2009). "A Hateful "Sermon" Against President Obama". CBN. Retrieved 25 August 2012.
  14. ^ Shovelan, John (September 14, 2009). ""Liar" outburst sparks Obama race debate". ABC AM. Retrieved 25 August 2012.
  15. ^ a b Sundby, Alex (September 8, 2009). "Minister in Spotlight After Obama Death Prayers". CBS News. {{cite news}}: |access-date= requires |url= (help)
  16. ^ a b "Phoenix Pastor Draws Protests After Telling Church He Prays for Obama's Death Read more: http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2009/08/31/phoenix-pastor-draws-protests-telling-church-prays-obamas-death/#ixzz24WWy2wCw". FOX News. August 31, 2009. Retrieved 25 August 2012. {{cite news}}: External link in |title= (help)
  17. ^ Hodges, Corey J. (September 11, 2009). "Preacher's anti-Obama sermon goes against the Bible". Salt Lake Tribune. Article ID:13316891. {{cite news}}: |access-date= requires |url= (help)CS1 maint: location (link)
  18. ^ Reid, Betty (September 6, 2009). "Church defends pastor; protesters rally". The Arizona Republic. Retrieved 25 August 2012.
  19. ^ King, Colbert I. (September 18, 2009). "Obama needs prayers amid growing hostility". The Washington Post. {{cite web}}: |access-date= requires |url= (help); Missing or empty |url= (help)
  20. ^ Reid, Betty (September 7, 2009). "Church defends pastor; group rallies against him". Arizona Republic. VALLEY & State. pp. B.8. {{cite news}}: |access-date= requires |url= (help)
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