New Independent Fundamentalist Baptist Church Calls For Capital Punishment for All LGBTQ+
June 11, 2019 — Several congregations from the New Independent Fundementalist Baptist Church (the NIFB) will host their “Make America Straight Again” conference at the location and on the anniversary of the PULSE Nightclub shooting.
With plans to convene at Revival Baptist Church (320 US-27 Clermont Florida) on June 14-16, the organizers of the conference have been secretive regarding their exact itinerary, however they are clear on the reason for their chosen dates. The NIFB are vocal proponents for not only bigotry against and marginalization of the LGBTQ+ community, but also for government-enacted capital punishment of its members.
For this reason they have chosen to hold their conference in Orlando during Pride month on the Anniversary of the Pulse Nightclub shooting to not only publicly celebrate the anniversary of the tragic deaths of the 49 people who lost their lives that weekend, but to advocate for more. (The NIFB’s own promotional video for this conference can be found here.)
This specific religious sect are vocal regarding their ownership of weapons and ammunition, as well as their proficiency in their usage. They also reference their familiarity with both conceal-and-carry and stand-your-ground legislation in the state of Florida, raising serious concerns that there may be violent escalations during their planned public activities surrounding the PULSE anniversary.
A group of YouTube creators and other activists have been actively coordinating efforts to not only expose the agenda and intentions of the NIFB, but also actively documenting their organizational structure and activities. For example, video clips gathered include…
In a show of solidarity, countless supporters of the Anti-NIFB effort have been incorporating pumpkin-themed emojis and graphics into social media handles and activity, after NIFB Pastor Tommy McMurtry attempted to slur pansexual YouTube-creator “Mr. Atheist” with the moniker “Mr. Pumpkin”, the world’s-biggest “fruit”.
The NIFB denomination promotes an extreme brand of intolerance that is harmful to the minds of its congregation, while shocking and dangerous to members and allies of the LGBTQ+ community, including millions of Christians who would denounce such extremism.
Nifbcult.com is a website created to assist in awareness of the NIFB’s activities, and to provide NIFB members with resources to assist in exiting the movement without fear of harm.
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I work at a university in Florida that is close to Orlando. I sent this email to our LGBTQ+ Affairs office, two newspapers, two local news channels, and our NPR station. I’ll let you know if anything comes from it. Hopefully, with the links back to this website, the folks I contacted will contact you directly. Our news folks tend to not give much of a flip about a topic unless that topic is actually bleeding.
“I read the opinion piece in the Independent Florida Alligator about violence increasing against the LGBTQ+ community. I was sad to see that it does not mention the large “Make America Straight Again” conference happening this weekend in Orlando. It was purposefully set for the Pulse Nightclub shooting anniversary and during Orlando’s Pride celebrations. From https://nifbcult.com/masa-conference-re-victimizes-pulse-nightclub-tragedy/:
‘With plans to convene at Revival Baptist Church (320 US-27 Clermont Florida) on June 14-16, the organizers of the conference have been secretive regarding their exact itinerary, however, they are clear on the reason for their chosen dates. The NIFB are vocal proponents for not only bigotry against and marginalization of the LGBTQ+ community, but also for government-enacted capital punishment of its members.
‘For this reason, they have chosen to hold their conference in Orlando during Pride month on the Anniversary of the Pulse Nightclub shooting to not only publicly celebrate the anniversary of the tragic deaths of the 49 people who lost their lives that weekend but to advocate for more. (The NIFB’s own promotional video for this conference can be found here.)
‘This specific religious sect is vocal regarding their ownership of weapons and ammunition, as well as their proficiency in their usage. They also reference their familiarity with both conceal-and-carry and stand-your-ground legislation in the state of Florida, raising serious concerns that there may be violent escalations during their planned public activities surrounding the PULSE anniversary.’
Like myself, many of our students, staff, and faculty are LGBTQ+. I know that some of them lost friends in that shooting. I don’t want to be a fear mongering person, but a head’s up about this event and the potential for violence might be a good idea.
If you feel it’s right, would you please consider sharing this information? Orlando is so close to home.
Thank you,
Wendi Miller”
Are the ACLU, SPLC and other Anti Hate groups aware of these clowns?
PLEASE be careful and SAFE this Pride Parade weekend!!
We love and support you from Iowa!
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Very well said, and I hope this gets the attention it needs.
How you show the information is irresponsible and misleading. You didn’t even bother referring their plans of capital punishment or their beliefs that you can ‘beat the gay’ out of your kids. As journalists you should have looked deeper into the subject. You frame genocide promoters as the ‘victims’ of people trying to stop them. May I suggest you look at the channel Mr Atheist video on the ‘make American straight again’
We are close friends with Jimmy and he is heavily involved in this. This blog/press release is specific to the MASA conference, not about the group overall. And we haven’t framed them as victims at all, so I’m not sure what you’re talking about there. The promo video is theirs and we included other clips of their hate speech. We also aren’t journalists, we are activists. Many of us have jobs outside of this and we spend all of our spare time fighting these people. I feel like you’ve misunderstood something entirely, I’m not not sure where or how.
I think some people are actually thinking this is the local media outlet that covered the story of this bigoted group. I am thinking this is lost in translation from Mr Atheists newest video. In the comment he pinned it shows that the press release can be found here. But did not clarify that you were not the press members who seem to be backing this hateful group. As such people respond immediately with their frustration rather than trying to find out more info first. His video can be found here. watch?v=BPzz2VPjU6Q
It astonishes me when people make comments like this and it’s obvious they haven’t even read the press release.
What can I do to help?
Email [email protected]
Done
I am happy with this
Hate is always easier than thinking which is associated to justice. Hate has faith for myths and easily Falls prey to them. Justice appeals to reason in order to make this world better every Day.
I am happy with this
Will begin sharing everywhere!
To the Pastors and the congregation who believe that the genocide of the LGBTQ+/GRSM community and the violation of the memory of 49 innocent people who died at The Pulse Nightclub is something to celebrate, FUCK YOU!
? http://www.tommymcmurtry.com ? I’m not saying that Pastor McMurtry is sexually attracted to pumpkins, I’m just saying that we don’t really know. ???
It has been proven again and again that only fragile egos fear equality. It has also been proven that pastor Tommy McMurtry’s ego is not only considerably more frail than of the average fuckwad’s, but also way, way bigger than his dick.
If my ego was approximately fifty times larger than my own penis, i would be questioning my own life decisions by now. But as we have encountered, our friend Tommy here, doesn’t seem to have an IQ much larger than his own shoe size, so it would be an absolutely horrendeous idea to think he has the mental capacity to admit he is in the wrong.
It has been proven again and again that only fragile egos fear equality. It has also been proven that pastor Tommy McMurtry’s ego is not only considerably more frail than of the average fuckwad’s, but also way, way bigger than his dick.
If my ego was approximately fifty times larger than my own penis, i would be questioning my own life decisions by now. But as we have encountered, our friend Tommy here, doesn’t seem to have an IQ much larger than his own shoe size, so it would be an absolutely horrendeous idea to think he has the mental capacity to admit he is in the wrong.
It has been proven again and again that only fragile egos fear equality. It has also been proven that pastor Tommy McMurtry’s ego is not only considerably more frail than of the average fuckwad’s, but also way, way bigger than his dick.
If my ego was approximately fifty times larger than my own penis, i would be questioning my own life decisions by now. But as we have encountered, our friend Tommy here, doesn’t seem to have an IQ much larger than his own shoe size, so it would be an absolutely horrendeous idea to think he has the mental capacity to admit he is in the wrong.
Jimmy—
I’ve forwarded this link as well as a link to your latest video to the host of a podcast with a lot of numbers. It’s called Timesuck if you’ve heard of it. Hosted by comedian Dan Cummins. But anyway, hopefully he will announce it or something.
If i had a button that if pressed would kill people like stephen anderson and tommy mcmurtry, i wouldnt only not press it, but dismantle it to secure their safety. These men, and those who follow them, are my enemies. As such they will be loved as a man they claim to know once taught.
I grew up fundamentalist evangelical in Indiana in the 80’s and 90’s. When my parents found out I was attracted to females (I consider myself lesbian) they sent me through an exorcism then locked me in our house for a year. This type of preaching is DETRIMENTAL to the GSRM community, when all we want is the same space and rights they have. Straight marriage has been legal for thousands of years…that’s not oppression. Thank you Jimmy and everyone for doing this.
Great work. Paul Wittenberger is the ‘distribution arm’ for Anderson and so needs watching. Also, check out “Pastor” Jonathan Shelley, “ordained” by Anderson and in charge of 4 “churches” Check out Stedfast Baptist Church and the recent sermon “Queer bait Baptists”
I cant believe that I am gonna be among the first to comment. You are awesome, fight the hate, sending love and ? all the way from Romania
Thanks to everyone who’s doing this. its a very important topic that more people should be talking about.
I wish I could help more but I’m only fifteen and I dont live in the USA so for now i’m just showing this to all my friends.
Good luck???
Okay. I’m sorry, but this is stupid and cruel. You’re telling us that we need to make America straight “again” and kill a lot of homosexual people when they (Including me) haven’t done anything wrong to you? Your anti LGBTQ+ group needs to realize that a ton of people are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, etc. And accept them for who they are. You guys are the only weird ones here. I’d push a button to get rid of all the homophobes out there. Listen, everyone is entitled to their own opinion, but you don’t have to bring it out to the public. Especially when LGBTQ+ members are reading this right now. They will get very offended, and you’re going to make them very sad. They don’t deserve to be sad because being gay is actually very normal in teens including me nowadays. I’m so glad I don’t live in Orlando Florida because I know that’s where you guys are.
You do realize that this blog is exposing what the NIFB is doing, right? This is not us saying these things. We are trying to raise awareness and dedicate every moment of our spare time to fighting these people.
Seriously, how can you possibly be this stupid? This blog is highlihhting them, not promotng them. You’re a special kind of dumb to think otherwise. Seek help
FFS. Read the actual press release before making inane comments
these guys really want to be rule 34 with pumpkins.
Finally, some media coverage! <3 This kind of extremism cannot be ignored, and must shrivel in the light of truth.
I’m not saying pastor Tommy McMurphy is attracted to pumpkins I’m just saying we don’t really know
I’m in the UK and just last week two members of the LGBTQ+ were beaten horrifically on a bus. Homophobia is every where and needs to be stopped. I am so happy that people are standing up to these horrific people (and I use the term people quite loosely here) and doing something to stop them. I want to wish you guys the best of luck (not that you need it) in winning this fight. Jimmy, Shannon, KC, Kyle, GE and the many many others keep fighting the good fight ??. Much love from old blighty ❤️❤️??
To address the Spectrum News 13 coverage. Who are the companies that advertise during their time slot, and have they been made aware of what kind of messaging their brands are being associated with? I’d recommend forwarding the press release to them, with a respectful request for a response, to indicate whether or not they are willing to be seen supporting this viewpoint. I’m betting that at least a portion of them will not be happy about this.
Shared this with a newspaper here in the Netherlands. This is going international. Steven Anderson has recently been banned here, so this related news could make it! ????????????
I sent the link to Rachel Maddow as soon as I saw it. I would recommend others do so too. I don’t use the twitter but I’d encourage those who do to tweet it at her, Colbert, Seth Myers, or any of those late night hosts.
We’re organizing a peaceful protest of their hateful conference: https://www.facebook.com/events/341499936560881/
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It’s no small organization. A recent pastor and deputy is in hot water for advocating the death of the GRSM community. Looking up the church, it is listed as a member of the new IFB.
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Thanks for this article link, I am stunned…..are they really christians? Sure wish big news reported more of this.