A homosexual man filed a $70 million lawsuit against Bible publishers alleging that their version of the Bible that refers to homosexuality as a sin violates his constitutional rights and has caused him emotional distress.
According to the Christian Post, ex-con turned author Bradley LaShawn Fowler filed a federal law suit in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan on Monday, the same day a judge refused to appoint him a lawyer for his suit against Thomas Nelson, The Grand Rapids Press reported. The Judge said:
“The Court has some very genuine concerns about the nature and efficacy of these claims.”
Fowler, who is representing himself in both cases, accuses Zondervan of ‘manipulating Scripture’ by using the term “homosexuals” in 1 Corinthians 6:9 of their 1982 and 1987 revised edition Bibles. He also contends that the reference to homosexuality were deleted by the publisher in later versions without informing the public.
He alleges that since the older Kings James Version containing the term “homosexuals” is used by his family pastor, he has been outcast by his family. He told WOOD-TV in Grand Rapids he is:
“suing the Grand Rapids publisher for compensation of 20 years of ’emotional duress and mental instability.'”
In his hand-written suit, 39 year old Fowler makes many claims against Zondervan including malicious negligence, strict liability, malice, libel, and violating his civil rights. He’s seeking $60 million from Zondervan and $10 million from Thomas Nelson Publishing. In June Fowler filed a similar suit against Tennessee-based publisher Thomas Nelson.
Zondervan issued a statement to The Christian Post that said they do not discuss ongoing litigation. The company’s spokesperson Tara Powers, however, pointed out that they only publish Bibles, not translate them. She went on to say:
“Since Zondervan does not translate the Bible or own the copyright for any of the translations we publish, we are not in a position to comment on the merits of how a word should or should not be translated.”
“We rely on the scholarly judgment of the highly respected and credible translation committees behind each translation and never alter the text of the translations we are licensed to publish. We only publish credible translations produced by credible biblical scholars,” she noted.
According to Fowler, Zondervan has 20 days from the day the claim was filed to respond.
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“You may shoot me with your words, you may cut me with your eyes, you may kill me with your hatefulness, but still, like air, I'll rise!” ― Maya Angelou
Hopefully it will be thrown out. But these days you never know.
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“You may shoot me with your words, you may cut me with your eyes, you may kill me with your hatefulness, but still, like air, I'll rise!” ― Maya Angelou
Well, if we can rewrite the Civil War why not the Bible?
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“You may shoot me with your words, you may cut me with your eyes, you may kill me with your hatefulness, but still, like air, I'll rise!” ― Maya Angelou
I'm waiting for the homosexual supporters to come out and applaud Fowler. Is he also going to sue publishers of the Qu'ran? I'm pretty sure Islam forbids homosexual acts as well.
I have news for Fowler. God does not change. You can rewrite the Bible all you want but the TRUE Bible is immutable. I do not envy Fowler when he stands before God on Judgment Day.
I'm waiting for the homosexual supporters to come out and applaud Fowler. Is he also going to sue publishers of the Qu'ran? I'm pretty sure Islam forbids homosexual acts as well.
I have news for Fowler. God does not change. You can rewrite the Bible all you want but the TRUE Bible is immutable. I do not envy Fowler when he stands before God on Judgment Day.
No, he won't sue them. They have the right to their beliefs. It's only Christians who don't have that right.
I fear this guy will win, with all the liberal judges out there.
I'm waiting for the homosexual supporters to come out and applaud Fowler. Is he also going to sue publishers of the Qu'ran? I'm pretty sure Islam forbids homosexual acts as well.
I have news for Fowler. God does not change. You can rewrite the Bible all you want but the TRUE Bible is immutable. I do not envy Fowler when he stands before God on Judgment Day.
No, he won't sue them. They have the right to their beliefs. It's only Christians who don't have that right.
I fear this guy will win, with all the liberal judges out there.
Exactly what I was thinking. This kind of thing would NEVER happen, right?
Yes, there ARE stupid people out there...they come in all shapes, sizes, colors and sexual orientation.
flan
Don't kid yourself. This isn't some fringe of the movement. this is what the movemnet itself wants--to eradicate freedom of religion and greatly erode freedom of speech.
Sure, not everyone who supports gay marriage supports those things--every movement has dupes that the leadership can manipulate in furtherance of their true goals.
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I'm not arguing, I'm just explaining why I'm right.
Well, I could agree with you--but then we'd both be wrong.
Exactly what I was thinking. This kind of thing would NEVER happen, right?
Yes, there ARE stupid people out there...they come in all shapes, sizes, colors and sexual orientation.
flan
Don't kid yourself. This isn't some fringe of the movement. this is what the movemnet itself wants--to eradicate freedom of religion and greatly erode freedom of speech.
Sure, not everyone who supports gay marriage supports those things--every movement has dupes that the leadership can manipulate in furtherance of their true goals.
There is a movie on Netflix that's really good. It's not well made but it shows the world way down the road where it's illegal to own a Bible or have a cross hanging. You can't mention God or the Bible or even sing a hymn. You can be arrested for any or all of these things. It's a really good movie. I wish I could remember the name.
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“You may shoot me with your words, you may cut me with your eyes, you may kill me with your hatefulness, but still, like air, I'll rise!” ― Maya Angelou
I can say we live in dangerous times. We're rewriting history. Dangerous thing to do as we're damned to repeat it if we ignore it. We're trying to eradicate everything in life these days.
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“You may shoot me with your words, you may cut me with your eyes, you may kill me with your hatefulness, but still, like air, I'll rise!” ― Maya Angelou
There is a movie on Netflix that's really good. It's not well made but it shows the world way down the road where it's illegal to own a Bible or have a cross hanging. You can't mention God or the Bible or even sing a hymn. You can be arrested for any or all of these things. It's a really good movie. I wish I could remember the name.
I've seen it. Can't remember the name either.
But it is in the Bible too.
I know Flan and a few others here like to make fun of me for saying these things. But it is true. It will become a crime to believe and profess God.
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A flock of flirting flamingos is pure, passionate, pink pandemonium-a frenetic flamingle-mangle-a discordant discotheque of delirious dancing, flamboyant feathers, and flamingo lingo.
Just read the Bible. It's more and more like reading a newspaper now.
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A flock of flirting flamingos is pure, passionate, pink pandemonium-a frenetic flamingle-mangle-a discordant discotheque of delirious dancing, flamboyant feathers, and flamingo lingo.
I can say we live in dangerous times. We're rewriting history. Dangerous thing to do as we're damned to repeat it if we ignore it. We're trying to eradicate everything in life these days.
Have you seen the bs about Cracker Barrel? Some idjit is suing them because he's offended over them using the word cracker. Says it's an insult to whites.
What's next on the PC agenda? Criminalizing the words 'man' and 'woman'? Wouldn't want someone getting offended over pronouns!
-- Edited by chef on Monday 13th of July 2015 01:03:25 PM
I can say we live in dangerous times. We're rewriting history. Dangerous thing to do as we're damned to repeat it if we ignore it. We're trying to eradicate everything in life these days.
Have you seen the bs about Cracker Barrel? Some idjit is suing them because he's offended over them using the word cracker. Says it's an insult to whites.
What's next on the PC agenda? Criminalizing the words 'man' and 'woman'? Wouldn't want someone getting offended over pronouns!
-- Edited by chef on Monday 13th of July 2015 01:03:25 PM
I firmly believe that there are tons of idjits in this country.
Cracker Barrel is our favorite place for Thanksgiving dinner. I have yet to have a bad experience there.
I can say we live in dangerous times. We're rewriting history. Dangerous thing to do as we're damned to repeat it if we ignore it. We're trying to eradicate everything in life these days.
Have you seen the bs about Cracker Barrel? Some idjit is suing them because he's offended over them using the word cracker. Says it's an insult to whites.
What's next on the PC agenda? Criminalizing the words 'man' and 'woman'? Wouldn't want someone getting offended over pronouns!
-- Edited by chef on Monday 13th of July 2015 01:03:25 PM
I swear if we would start fining people for frivolous lawsuits this shyt would stop.
I can say we live in dangerous times. We're rewriting history. Dangerous thing to do as we're damned to repeat it if we ignore it. We're trying to eradicate everything in life these days.
Have you seen the bs about Cracker Barrel? Some idjit is suing them because he's offended over them using the word cracker. Says it's an insult to whites.
What's next on the PC agenda? Criminalizing the words 'man' and 'woman'? Wouldn't want someone getting offended over pronouns!
-- Edited by chef on Monday 13th of July 2015 01:03:25 PM
I've seen it. It comes up every now and then.
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A flock of flirting flamingos is pure, passionate, pink pandemonium-a frenetic flamingle-mangle-a discordant discotheque of delirious dancing, flamboyant feathers, and flamingo lingo.
Just read the Bible. It's more and more like reading a newspaper now.
Yes, we all KNOW that you believe every single word in that book.
flan
Yes. I do.
And if we're not so close minded, you would see it too.
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A flock of flirting flamingos is pure, passionate, pink pandemonium-a frenetic flamingle-mangle-a discordant discotheque of delirious dancing, flamboyant feathers, and flamingo lingo.
I can say we live in dangerous times. We're rewriting history. Dangerous thing to do as we're damned to repeat it if we ignore it. We're trying to eradicate everything in life these days.
Have you seen the bs about Cracker Barrel? Some idjit is suing them because he's offended over them using the word cracker. Says it's an insult to whites.
What's next on the PC agenda? Criminalizing the words 'man' and 'woman'? Wouldn't want someone getting offended over pronouns!
-- Edited by chef on Monday 13th of July 2015 01:03:25 PM
I swear if we would start fining people for frivolous lawsuits this shyt would stop.
No you tried to pretend that because your first husband was black that you could talk for other black men but burns couldn't possibly know what you do because you married a black man...lol
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It was a joke. Get over yourself. Oh and flan seems to be the one slinging mud whenever anyone disagrees with her so go have a chat with her why don't you.
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“Until I discovered cooking, I was never really interested in anything.” ― Julia Child ―
Exactly what I was thinking. This kind of thing would NEVER happen, right?
Yes, there ARE stupid people out there...they come in all shapes, sizes, colors and sexual orientation.
flan
Don't kid yourself. This isn't some fringe of the movement. this is what the movemnet itself wants--to eradicate freedom of religion and greatly erode freedom of speech.
Sure, not everyone who supports gay marriage supports those things--every movement has dupes that the leadership can manipulate in furtherance of their true goals.
I don't believe that, husker.
flan
What you believe is irrelevant, its what is, in fact, happening.
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I'm not arguing, I'm just explaining why I'm right.
Well, I could agree with you--but then we'd both be wrong.
Well if you were also calling flan out for her ignorant statements then you might have a point. Otherwise just butting in to back flan up because she can't handle it herself.
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“Until I discovered cooking, I was never really interested in anything.” ― Julia Child ―