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Steve Jobs Funeral To Be Picketed By Westboro Church

UPDATE: Westboro continues their assault on Steve Jobs.

Fringe religious organization Westboro Baptist Church plans to picket former Apple CEO Steve Jobs’ funeral, according to a tweet by top member Margie J Phelps.

Westboro, known by most as the “God Hates Fags” people, travel around the country protesting high profile funerals of celebrities and fallen American soldiers. Their message is predominantly anti-gay and they claim that soldiers’ deaths are punishment from an angry God. They commonly sport signs that read “God hates you,” “America is doomed,” and “You’re going to hell.”

Consensus leans toward strong disapproval of the group, and they are commonly referred to as one of the most despised groups around. But the Supreme Court has upheld their right to protest at these events, saying that their free speech rights cannot be restricted simply because their speech is unpopular or even despicable.

Phelps tweeted this just a few hours ago. Note how the tweet was sent:

Yes, this tweet was sent via Twitter for iPhone. The irony here is almost unbelievable.

No matter what Westboro does at the funeral of Steve Jobs, it appears that Jobs will win in the end – his influence even stretches to an announcement like this.

Truly amazing.

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    Char Bar

    If he’s going to hell so am I so.. so see you there Steve.. at this rate hell is sounding fantasic.. who’d wanted to be stuck in heavin with them pricks???

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      charlie beadles

      hahaha so true, at least in hell we will have ipads and iphones ;)

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    jlee

    There are two core commands from God in the Bible: Love God & Love your neighbor. This woman and her “church” is doing neither.

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    Bob

    The fact that they use an Apple product to denigrate Steve Jobs just shows the depth of their lack of intelligence…

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    jay

    This makes no sense. Apple forbade porn apps.

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    yummydeviledspam

    Organized death religions should be outlawed. Very few in them follow the bible at all, even mother Teresa has said she has sinned, that is why she doesn’t cast any stones. If you believe in God, even he makes mistakes and he tries to fix them(the great flood), all major nutcase cults end up dead. I like the Wicca God, there is no devil, god has a good side and a bad side. Man is like god, we have good sides and bad sides, if we mess up, try to fix it, say sorry and try not to do it again. And the best words to live by…..

    Eight words the Witches’ Creed fulfill:
    If it harms none, do what you will.

    Hear now the words of the witches,
    The secrets we hid in the night,
    When dark was our destiny’s pathway,
    That now we bring forth into light.

    Mysterious water and fire,
    The earth and the wide-ranging air,
    By hidden quintessence we know them,
    And will and keep silent and dare.

    The birth and rebirth of all nature,
    The passing of winter and spring,
    We share with the life universal,
    Rejoice in the magical ring.

    Four times in the year the Great Sabbat
    Returns, and witches are seen
    At Lammas, and Candlemas dancing,
    On May Eve and old Hallowe’en.

    When day-time and night-time are equal,
    When the sun is at greatest and least,
    The four Lesser Sabbats are summoned,
    Again witches gather in feast.

    Thirteen silver moons in a year are,
    Thirteen is the coven’s array.
    Thirteen times as Esbat make merry,
    For each golden year and a day.

    The power was passed down the ages,
    Each time between woman and man,
    Each century unto the other,
    Ere time and the ages began.

    When drawn is the magical circle,
    By sword or athame or power,
    Its compass between the two worlds lie,
    In Land of the Shades for that hour.

    This world has no right then to know it,
    And world beyond will tell naught,
    The oldest of Gods are invoked there,
    The Great Work of magic is wrought.

    For two are the mystical pillars,
    That stand to at the gate of the shrine,
    And two are the powers of nature,
    The forms and the forces divine.

    The dark and the light in succession,
    The opposites each unto each,
    Shown forth as a God and a Goddess,
    Of this did our ancestors teach.

    By night he’s the wild wind’s rider,
    The Horn’d One, the Lord of the shades,
    By day he’s the King of the Woodlands,
    The dweller in green forest glades.

    She is youthful or old as she pleases,
    She sails the torn clouds in her barque,
    The bright silver lady of midnight,
    The crone who weaves spells in the dark.

    The master and mistress of magic,
    They dwell in the deeps of the mind,
    Immortal and ever-renewing,
    With power to free or to bind.

    So drink the good wine to the Old Gods,
    And dance and make love in their praise,
    Til Elphame’s fair land shall receive us,
    In peace at the end of our days.

    An Do What You Will be the challenge,
    So be it in Love that harms none,
    For this is the only commandment,
    By Magick of old, be it done.

    Eight words the Witches’ Creed fulfill:
    If it harms none, do what you will.

    Blessed Be

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    Spud Lite

    I would ordinarily suggest that this “church” be dynamited, but then, although it may have a physical location, it exists in the tiny minds of its adherents/supporters, who are likely arrayed across the USA. What does it take to shock them into some awareness of the real world. People who have actually accomplished something become their targets, and must be dealt with ruthlessly, even after their death. I hope that the Great Almighty has been totting up their outrages in “His” name, and that they will be appropriately judged in their afterlife. Aw, c’mon, I’m an atheist, and realize that these are just small-minded morons making trouble, for which they will never be brought to retribution. Making trouble is just a pass-time for them, after which they’ll crack a Bud and gloat about their achievements in the name of the Lord.

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    Kool-Aid Man

    Here’s an idea… Why don’t you and the members of your church all go have a nice drink of Kool-Aid and go ask God himself what his thoughts are? Nope? Not working for you? Yeah, you’re right. You are the bastages going to Hell and you know it. Cross the wrong line one day, and someone will expedite your trip.

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    Zach richard

    these people preach in the name of god but I cant wait to see them in hell

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    Maria Bareiss

    Wow, wish I could be there to silently counter that ugliness. I almost got arrested in NYC at a Stonewall march – I was, uh, kinda in their faces… but I managed to slip away from the police just in time. Heh. What would Jesus do? Probably smack the crap out of these ignorant folks. Long live Steve Jobs – in our hearts, and in our technology!

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    Michael J

    The author of this article is absolutely correct…the irony of Westboro’s tweet is astounding! I really can’t wrap my head around their actions.

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    Sebastian Michaelis

    Is this the same group that disrupted a soldier’s funeral a while back? If so, then I think that the law should consider this and act accordingly. They are behaving in a deliberately disruptive and hurtful manner, that can be construed as “assault”. At the very least, the police should be allowed to request that the gathering in question be held at a different location. Also, hate mongering is not a legitimate reason for a protest. Protests should only be used to call attention to corrupt corporate, political and military practices. Anyone who uses protest gatherings for hateful reasons, diminishes the effects of those persons who protest properly.

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      Melissa

      They SAID they were going to be at the soldier’s funeral, which is in the town that I live in. They ended up NOT showing up…they just wanted the attention. We were ready for them though! Seriously, the only way they are going to stop, is if we all stop paying attention to them…sort of like a 2 year old throwing a tantrum.

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    AsPiEdAwG

    GOD HATES MACS!

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    Allie

    I think there should be a human wall of techies, geeks and nerds ready with balloons filled with applesauce to launch at the Westboro people.

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    nelsoncadona

    buena travesia maestro….hacer lo que me gusta hummmmm

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    jessica

    do what we did in winnipeg canada and run the bastards out before they can get there. dont let evil like this continue.

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    Syndk8

    Free speech is one thing, inciting violence is another. Eventually, Westboro WILL incite violence against them.

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      Melissa

      That’s what they want. They want you to hit them or threaten them. Then they can sue you. It’s not a church. It’s a con game.
      They’ll say God Hates Kittens if that’s what it takes to rile you up. (My kitten is between me and my keyboard. :D )

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        Ed Ross

        :-) nice kitten

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        patrice pulica

        I disagree with WBC 100% but this is where freedom of speech becomes important. It’s not about the guy who wants to say “have a nice day”, it’s about the guy who wants to say something others might find offensive. On the flip-side, we stand up against them. Not with violence. With logic and thoughtful words.

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    Geoffrey

    The best response I’ve seen to the WBC came at a performance of “The Laramie Project” at my nephews university. Knowing that WBC was coming to protest, the students turned it into a fund raiser for the Human Rights Campaign. They asked people to pledge money for every minute the WBC was out there protesting. The longer WBC stayed, the more they raised money for HRC. It was a beautiful solution.

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    Desiree

    Seriously, the more media attention these people get, the more they will protest. I used to live in the same town as Westboro Baptist. If they didn’t receive nation-wide coverage every time they made a move, they just might go away.

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    jenn

    The WB folk are unGodly folk. They only seek fame like false idols. They are the servants of the Light Bringer, and hurt people in the name of sin. They are NOT Followers of The Christ. They admit to sin while proudly bleating abou

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    wawa

    I thought GOD teach love n compassion, but GOD version WBC full of hate… He Hate Ipod :P

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    David Chmiel

    If the media would quit giving them front page press for everything they say their going to do, they might just fade away over time. I really don’t care about this obscure fringe “religious” nightmare. Don’t promote them and they will go away.

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    Moe

    Anybody else get a little sick or upset seeing that little boy holding that ‘God Hates f**s’ sign? Anybody just… feel like throwing things at that old bat for making him hold it or going to protest what is likely a funeral? I know it can’t just be me.

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      patrice pulica

      Me too. This is where ignorant people come from.

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      Skipdallas

      The First admendment and freedom of religion allows these terrible people to teach Hate to their young. Personally I consider this child abuse. But the greater evil would be the loss of these rights! So I guess this child will pay the price for our freedoms. I find this a bit ironic.

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    Flora Fleming

    Just laugh at them. Laugh really loud, then gayly walk on. If there is such a place as Heaven, God will lock the gates and hide behind the sofa if anyone from this ‘Church’ manage to make a break from Satan.

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      Skipdallas

      God has a sofa? I would have thought HE would have turned his throne in for a heated massaging recliner! ;-)

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    HaHaHa

    Stop calling it westboro “baptist” church.It isn’t Baptist any more than it is Catholic.

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    Ronald Hunter

    People like those give religion a bad name.

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      ben

      yeah they counteract all the wonderful things being done in the name of religion by fake faith healers, child-abusing priests, and fanatic suicide bombers

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      Don

      Religion doesn’t need their help, it’s doing fine on its own.

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      drsgfire

      I think what you ment to say was, they give God a bad image. It is not God that is wrong. He is holy and just. It is people that are still free to make their own judgements and that is where there are problems. In the end we will all be judged so you won’t see me pointing fingers because we are all covered in sin. Hopefully you have made your peace with the Son of God for the remision of your sins because that’s the only way your not going to suffer for your sins.

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        drsgfire

        I forgot to mention this. I use apple products all the time. I’ve had all the iPhones and have enjoyed every minute of them. Obviously I am a Christian from my previous comments. I respect Steve Jobs as a person that made wonderful advancements in the way information is used and manipulated on a day to day basis. His design visionary is unparalleled in the electronics world. Do I agree with all of his personal preferences. No, I cant say that I do. Sense this seems to be the topic, I will just be frank. I don’t condone homosexuality based on what the bible tells me. But I will not hate the person that does. I hate the sin. Not the person. I know I can’t change the heart of anyone. Even though it seems to be what religion is all about. It’s not the person that changes the heart, it is God that changes the heart. It can also seem sad that living a good life will bring salvation but unfortunately that is just a very sad misconception. Again as for the rebel church, God said Vengence is mine. You shouldn’t trouble yourself with what this group does. God will sort it all out in the end. And for Steve, only you and the Big Man know where your heart was. You’ve had a great run, and I was glad to support your company. RIP.

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          patrice pulica

          You’re comments were thoughtful. You sound like a nice person. I am confused about why you are opposed to homosexuals? We don’t judge straight people by what goes on in the bedroom (ewww…mostly gross)…so, why judge gay people by the bedroom? Hasn’t the time come to judge a person based upon their intelligence and strength of character…and not what they do in the bedroom? Most people…straight or gay…are breaks between the sheets. Shouldn’t that be private? And does it affect the rest of our lives?

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            patrice pulica

            *breaks* should be FREAKS. LOL.

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    Ron

    Laugh at them for a second, then shake your head, turn away, and completely disregard their nonsense. Any more attention than that just encourages them and, really, they don’t deserve ANY attention.

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      Skipdallas

      Ron, I agree totally! The only way to deal with these despicable haters is for us to laugh at them, then ignore them,like a maggot on a piece of rotten offal.

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    Bonnie McGuire

    Why are they picketing Jobs funeral ?
    Oh I know because they are so stupid that they thinl the name Jobs means that he gives BLOW JOBS?

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      Bonnie McGuire

      Or maybe they think he is the other half of adam and STEVE?
      Either way what a bunch of sick idiots the WBC IPhelpsis.

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    Nicholas

    Well, you know, they have a point this time. “God” really didn’t want humans touching apples, you know…

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    Steven

    I am normally a pacifist but these guys make me crazy. Someone please go postal on the assholes!

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    Deacon

    No dude, please! Nobody go postal on these jackholes, the only thing they love more than attention is potential martyrdom. Ignore them or drown them out with your motorcycle engines like those Patriot Riders do.

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    Richard Banasig

    Intolerant religious idiots of the Christian type.

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    Nicholas

    Steve Jobs was a buddhist. I’m sure he wouldn’t mind, whatever happens. After all, “there is no WBC…” Anyway, with his extreme privacy, it’s doubtful that he’ll have a public service.

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    Kevin

    and a big f*** YOU to westboro baptist church. The world would be a much better place of someone just shoot the b****es in their place. Their so called “god” is most likely to be satan. 3 Apples changed the world. the first seduced Adam and Eve. the second fell on Newton. The third was offered to the world, half bitten by Steve Jobs. Rest in Peace.

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    anonimous

    These idiots have no other thing to do than disrepect a funeral. a funeral is peace and here comes the haters, did you know god pay for our sins and these idiots well god died for all of us already specially this braniacs trying to get publicity for being loosers

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    Robert Steadward

    Its groups like these that give Christians and the Christian church a bad name. I am a strong Christian and I truly despise that some people claiming to be Christian acts in a matter such as this. The Bible does state that there will be false prophets in His name that slanders His name. This is what God is talking about and sadly most of the world just thinks that all Christians are like this. God hates no one. Yes He hates sin. As God’s children we are called to hate the sin not the sinner, but most take their own view on this stance which is where these people come from.

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    Evrina

    STFU Westboro Church! You’re not putting the soul of Steve Jobs to rest. Quit protesting because it doesn’t sound good at all. Not funny.

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    Cole

    God does not hate, God does not hate soldiers, God does not hate Steve Jobs, God does not hate anybody. Jesus who these people claim to worship loves everybody more profoundly than we’ll ever know and admonished all of us to do the same… “love one another as I have loved you.”

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    Mecham

    Jesus warned against hypocrites just like these people who claimed to be “righteous” and “religious.”

    “Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye are like unto whited sepulchres, which indeed appear beautiful outward, but are within full of dead men’s bones, and of all uncleanness.”
    “Even so ye also outwardly appear righteous unto men, but within ye are full of hypocrisy and iniquity.”

    Steve was an amazing man who did great things for the world, and all you can do is make a mock of Christianity by degrading the life of one of His children. “In as much as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto Me.”

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      Nicholas

      Aren’t you being both by quoting fiction???

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        Liz

        like @nicholas

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    dave g

    if there is one american in this country that would liketo join me in thetotal ass beatin of these f***ing assholes now is the time. enough is enoughand we must take our country back from the lunancy. people are crossing all lines of decency everyday and must be stopped.

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      Bob

      Dave, dave, dave….

      The best and only way to get Westboro to go away is to completed ignore them and their message. By publishing their every move and tweet, we are re-enforcing their behaivor.

      However, if my some miracle an accident was to happen, then karma has spoken.

      Just sayin!!

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    Kamanee

    I feel sorry for you. They say that you should live your life well so that when you die people will miss you. Steve Jobs will be missed.You will not be missed. You seem a very very insecure person who can generate so much hate. The amazing thing is that you belong to a church! Must be a wacky one to accept one who preaches so much hatred in the name of God. Stop for a moment in your passage of evil and think if your life has been well lived and productive? Has it touched lives in a positive way? have you made a change that impacts positively in people’s lives? You are an apology for a human being. In fact you may well be the devil incarnate.

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    Nate

    We should pray for those WBC followers because they have lost their direction from God. Hating them is what makes them stronger and we don’t want to make the devil stronger. This s a test to all of us because only pure evil would want to stir a kind man’s funeral. Let Jobs rip.

    It is easy to hate them. However, we should be praying for the ill minded folks that are trying to bring purgatory upon us. Someone cleanse them with holy water.

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      Steven

      Good point. Praying for them is taking the high road.
      On the other hand, could we bless a few fire trucks full of holy water to cleanse them at full force of the hoses. ;)

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        Cindy

        Perfect. Lets do t!!

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          Moses

          best plan ever

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    Justaguy74

    I’ve read wear these nut jobs have been thwarted before. Hell, they’ve been kicked out my hometown when they tried to picket a soldier who died in service overseas.

    While we may not be able to stop their freedom of speech, I’m sure there are a bunch of apple/steve job fans out there that are willing to help prevent these wackos from accomplishing their goals and let Steve’s family get the closure they deserve.

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      Steven

      Perhaps Apple and his friends should hire some “private security” to stage a “counter demonstration” that insures WBC members aren’t able to interfere.

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        John

        Perfect! Funerals are not the place for protesting. Haven’t these wacko people heard of the Protest Wall Street demonstrations? Now, there they could really do “God’s work.”

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    Steven

    Why is it the people who protest things sometimes do so by using a device made by the company who they are protesting? That’s like me going to McDonald’s to eat and then tweeting how I think it’s bad to eat there because it makes you fat.

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    lyn

    Can we picket their funerals with “Darwin doesn’t mourn for morons” ?

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      Bob

      why wait till their funerals?

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        Debbie

        Good one Bob!

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    juan

    Jobs employment is down

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    Hitesh Kapoor

    I would like to address to the Westboro Church that I read this somewhere that “Work, when done with complete dedication & perfection for the benefit of the humankind, equal to prayer” that’s the reason quotes like “Work is Worship” exists. Steve Jobs worked good throughout his life and made apple and achieved love & respect of billions of people worldwide. His work speaks for itself…….and achieving this all is not at all sin in any world, by his means he gave glory to the Almighty God.

    What are your achievements???

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    Verna

    These people are crazy. What is your reason for serving God when you are so full of hate. Wake up people.

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    Cindy

    These people believe themselves to be Christian?? Whatever happened to “Judge not lest ye be judged”? Hypocrites more like…

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