I remember her, I think. It was at a Billy Graham Rally in 2005 in Flushing. That was the first time I learned about Westboro Baptist Church.
When I saw them picketing, I thought, this must be some anti-Christian cult. I told whom I think was Megan Phelps, that she should put up a sign of their church, or Christian label. Otherwise, people would think they are some Islamist Muslims or something. She hesitated and went on with her rant.
That hesitation had perhaps made me want to pray for her. Now, with this news, that she and her sisters had left their church in last November, publicly announcing it today, I am curiously impressed.
The key, according to Megan, was when she chatted with a Jewish guy David Abitbol, who used Jesus' "let he who is without sin cast the first stone", and the domino effect began.
It is good for Megan and Grace to turn around. However, now they would face tigers and wolves of the world, because they had no other background than their family. "How exactly do you accomplish that [do good]? I'm not sure."
An LGBT activist already wants to welcome them with an open arms.
This is why, it is crucial for any reputable or decent preacher/Christian to not seek after fame or status, so that the righteousness he stands on, shines straightly to the meek, the repented and the prey of wolves and dogs.
As for Megan and her sister, I'm not sure if they would be lured into the liberal reformed churches of America, after reading Jeff Chu's (a gay Christian who attended Old First Reformed Church in Brooklyn) article. Proper guidance is lacking these days.
On the side note, it is interesting to note that CRC (Christian Reformed Church) split from RCA due to one strange reason, the support of lodge membership:
What is the difference between the Christian Reformed Church and the RCA?
The Christian Reformed Church and the Reformed Church in America can be considered as either close cousins or separated siblings, having once been one denomination (the Dutch Reformed Church). They split in 1857 over issues of free masonry, Christian education, and singing hymns. In spite of the split, the denominations continue to have very similar beliefs and theology. More information about the CRC can be found on their website: www.crcna.org/pages/aboutthecrc.cfm.
RCA tolerated the free masonry movement because of its members' involvement in that movement. A cult movement that involves the Bible. Why the toleration? I would say it's because they use a scary principle that's still used today: membership and promotion go to those who have "mingled" in the church long enough.
