Westboro Baptist Church should not be called Christians

As a Christian missionary I am ashamed the Westboro Baptist Church continues to pose as Christians. Real Christians base their faith on the Bible — the teachings of Jesus. He says, “All men will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.” The most famous scripture, John 3:16 says, “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son ... that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life.”

Jesus encourages His followers to love those who oppose Him. If we use the words of Christ, the people from Westboro are not part of His followers nor do they follow His teachings. I plead that they not be referred to as Christians. May the Lord bless you all in Gainesville.