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Gay Man Files $70M Suit Against Bible Publishers Over ‘homosexual’ Verses by chukiz(m): 11:25am On Jul 12, 2015 |
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. source: christianpost 1 Like |
Re: Gay Man Files $70M Suit Against Bible Publishers Over ‘homosexual’ Verses by Nobody: 11:26am On Jul 12, 2015 |
Re: Gay Man Files $70M Suit Against Bible Publishers Over ‘homosexual’ Verses by sim37(m): 11:26am On Jul 12, 2015 |
Re: Gay Man Files $70M Suit Against Bible Publishers Over ‘homosexual’ Verses by Hotsparkles(m): 11:32am On Jul 12, 2015 |
End time things End time things |
Re: Gay Man Files $70M Suit Against Bible Publishers Over ‘homosexual’ Verses by Nobody: 11:38am On Jul 12, 2015 |
Oga ooo.....He should take God to court 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Gay Man Files $70M Suit Against Bible Publishers Over ‘homosexual’ Verses by Visocrate(m): 11:38am On Jul 12, 2015 |
this is display of intellectual and financial exuberance 1 Like |
Re: Gay Man Files $70M Suit Against Bible Publishers Over ‘homosexual’ Verses by 5minsmadness: 11:54am On Jul 12, 2015 |
Cc Cococandy Dinachi It has begun. |
Re: Gay Man Files $70M Suit Against Bible Publishers Over ‘homosexual’ Verses by hahn(m): 12:06pm On Jul 12, 2015 |
God should be able to also appear in court and defend the publishers. Afterall, they were only publishing his word. This should be interesting 1 Like |
Re: Gay Man Files $70M Suit Against Bible Publishers Over ‘homosexual’ Verses by mofayodeyahoo: 12:34pm On Jul 12, 2015 |
hahn: God is there for His people already, lets wait and see |
Re: Gay Man Files $70M Suit Against Bible Publishers Over ‘homosexual’ Verses by hahn(m): 12:39pm On Jul 12, 2015 |
mofayodeyahoo: I've often wondered though, why did god create us all but decides to choose a particular set of people for his love while majority of the people he created suffer? 3 Likes |
Re: Gay Man Files $70M Suit Against Bible Publishers Over ‘homosexual’ Verses by 5minsmadness: 12:45pm On Jul 12, 2015 |
hahn: mofayodeyahoo: The bible publishers will lose the case. The bible will be eventually outlawed or relegated to myth and forbidden in public places. Hatred for Christianity will increase and those who practise it will be publicly ridiculed(already happening). It has been foretold already. 2 Likes |
Re: Gay Man Files $70M Suit Against Bible Publishers Over ‘homosexual’ Verses by 5minsmadness: 12:49pm On Jul 12, 2015 |
hahn:Many reasons but most importantly because he is God and can do whatever he wants. After all, he searched the entire universe and found no one greater than he was. |
Re: Gay Man Files $70M Suit Against Bible Publishers Over ‘homosexual’ Verses by hahn(m): 1:00pm On Jul 12, 2015 |
5minsmadness: The early writers were indeed aware that their knowledge would eventually become outdated so they decided to excuse their ignorance with the "end of the world" mantra. Development, change are inevitable, knowledge will always be improved upon and old ways will be abandoned. Its quite unfortunate that no one thought about suing bible publising companies earlier over scriptures in the bible that promote war, slavery, lynching(the hell fire story), stealing, rape, the threat of eternal damnation, extortion etc. That man is a genius 4 Likes |
Re: Gay Man Files $70M Suit Against Bible Publishers Over ‘homosexual’ Verses by hahn(m): 1:02pm On Jul 12, 2015 |
5minsmadness: You make him sound like he is an attention seeking ISIS member 3 Likes |
Re: Gay Man Files $70M Suit Against Bible Publishers Over ‘homosexual’ Verses by An2elect2(f): 1:05pm On Jul 12, 2015 |
Gays are hypocrites....so called christian gays that is. |
Re: Gay Man Files $70M Suit Against Bible Publishers Over ‘homosexual’ Verses by cococandy(f): 2:34pm On Jul 12, 2015 |
5minsmadness:yea somebody once sued god too. You can sue anybody you want. What should we do? |
Re: Gay Man Files $70M Suit Against Bible Publishers Over ‘homosexual’ Verses by cococandy(f): 2:35pm On Jul 12, 2015 |
5minsmadness:really? O mase o |
Re: Gay Man Files $70M Suit Against Bible Publishers Over ‘homosexual’ Verses by diamondzs(f): 2:38pm On Jul 12, 2015 |
Rubbish |
Re: Gay Man Files $70M Suit Against Bible Publishers Over ‘homosexual’ Verses by cococandy(f): 3:18pm On Jul 12, 2015 |
Visocrate:and new-victory exuberance |
Re: Gay Man Files $70M Suit Against Bible Publishers Over ‘homosexual’ Verses by bukatyne(f): 3:32pm On Jul 12, 2015 |
Re: Gay Man Files $70M Suit Against Bible Publishers Over ‘homosexual’ Verses by cococandy(f): 3:33pm On Jul 12, 2015 |
bukatyne: Abi? |
Re: Gay Man Files $70M Suit Against Bible Publishers Over ‘homosexual’ Verses by joywendy(f): 3:51pm On Jul 12, 2015 |
Re: Gay Man Files $70M Suit Against Bible Publishers Over ‘homosexual’ Verses by Nobody: 4:24pm On Jul 12, 2015 |
5minsmadness:That scenario is plausible; but I think this case will eventually decided by the US Supreme Court. They may rule that the Bible should not be displayed in public places; and limit it's sale to church premises and Christian stores only. |
Re: Gay Man Files $70M Suit Against Bible Publishers Over ‘homosexual’ Verses by freecocoa(f): 4:52pm On Jul 12, 2015 |
Interesting. I also think the bible should be restricted to churches, it should be against the law to judge someone based on its words. |
Re: Gay Man Files $70M Suit Against Bible Publishers Over ‘homosexual’ Verses by Anas09: 6:51pm On Jul 12, 2015 |
It has begun. Very soon christians will be termed Trators. If you are watching these events unfolding and you are yet to give ur life to christ, Ha. Otio. |
Re: Gay Man Files $70M Suit Against Bible Publishers Over ‘homosexual’ Verses by 5minsmadness: 7:21pm On Jul 12, 2015 |
freecocoa:Yeah, its all fun and games until they start throwing bible quoters into prison. |
Re: Gay Man Files $70M Suit Against Bible Publishers Over ‘homosexual’ Verses by cococandy(f): 7:42pm On Jul 12, 2015 |
5minsmadness:Actually that's not a future thing. It's present. Even before the legalization of gay marriages. So don't blame gay marriage for this one. You're expected to keep your religion to yourself and not quote it or mention in public places where people of other religions/beliefs may take offense. So Allah/God/Jesus/Buddha etc are not mentioned in schools or television (except religious channels) And other public places. 2 Likes |
Re: Gay Man Files $70M Suit Against Bible Publishers Over ‘homosexual’ Verses by youngice(m): 7:48pm On Jul 12, 2015 |
The end has just |
Re: Gay Man Files $70M Suit Against Bible Publishers Over ‘homosexual’ Verses by freecocoa(f): 7:59pm On Jul 12, 2015 |
5minsmadness:Now you are being "melodramatic" it will never get to that. Quote your bible all you want in your church/privacy, just don't make it look like whoever doesn't agree or believe in it, is not fit to live or is doomed. |
Re: Gay Man Files $70M Suit Against Bible Publishers Over ‘homosexual’ Verses by Nobody: 3:38am On Jul 13, 2015 |
freecocoa:@bold. Wasn't that thesame thing people said about same-sex marriage till it got legalised? I think you and cococandy need to let us know what religion you practice or if you don't practice at all, cos the both of you are always supporting feminism, gay and everything abomination. 1 Like |
Re: Gay Man Files $70M Suit Against Bible Publishers Over ‘homosexual’ Verses by cococandy(f): 4:00am On Jul 13, 2015 |
1toRtoiSe1: My dear contribute to the thread if you will and leave my religion or lack of it out of your posts. You don't know your bible is against tattoos? But you're flaunting yours boldly and telling your God to go fvck off in public with your actions. How's your sin better? Confused folks everywhere. 1 Like |
Re: Gay Man Files $70M Suit Against Bible Publishers Over ‘homosexual’ Verses by Nobody: 4:11am On Jul 13, 2015 |
cococandy:am a sinner but that doesn't stop me from acknowledging the truth. I wonder what you are, cos you are always against the truth. 1 Like |
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