Bigoted Christian Extremists Get Lost At Sea For Months After Leaving US In Protest Of Homosexuality

[zappaman]

No, this is not from the Onion.

When the Gastonguay family sailed away from America in May, they believed they were leaving behind a government that supports taxes, abortion, and homosexuality. You see, they’re the kind of Christians who feel persecuted because the government won’t adhere to Biblical law that supposedly outlaws gays and bans a woman’s right to choose. They are also convinced that government controls the churches because being gay and choosing to have an abortion aren’t illegal. So they left the United States in protest and set course for the island of Kiribati, which is between Hawaii and Australia. The family took “a leap of faith” and believed God would answer their prayers to take them to a land where they can practice their extreme and hateful religious beliefs. Well, God responded and it was epic.

The Gastonguay family swiftly got lost at sea and remained that way for 91 days. During that period of time, their vessel was battered again and again by squalls and storms. The only food they had left consisted of honey and juice.

http://www.addictinginfo.org/2013/08/12/christian-bigots-lost-at-sea/

[JoePhilly]

1. God would have sent a Whale to save them.

[KittyWampus]

21. My god would have sent a shark to eat them. They contribute to food chain and save

a lot of other people the bother of "saving" them.

[Squinch]

34. But I would like it to have been a shark that doesn't like to eat children, followed quickly

by a rescue boat to get the kids.

And congratulate the shark.

[theHandpuppet]

48. You dark-sided blasphemer!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Nevernose]

46. If they had New Testament God

They could have just walked home.

[bunnies]

2. We should have left them in Chile.

Which, apparently, is where their "God" wanted them to be. But since they're back... I believe a child endangerment charge is in order.

[zappaman]

3. One would think there would be a child endangerment charge at least

[bunnies]

4. !!!

youre killing me today.

[zappaman]

5. It's a pancake kinda day...

[bunnies]

9. "strike a pose"

Rogue!

Look around, everywhere you turn is batshit.
It's everywhere that you go (look around)
You try everything you can to escape
The RW batshit you know (batshit you know)

[zappaman]

16. !!!

[Enthusiast]

17. Batshit is being nurtured.

I'm only pointing this out.

[TeeYiYi]

6. k+r. Good read. Here's more:...

Upon being rescued by the fishing boat, they were transferred to a Japanese cargo ship which arrived in Chile two weeks later. The US Embassy there then arranged for the family to be flown back home to Arizona, presumably on the government’s dime, which wouldn’t be possible without taxes. Taxes also pay the US Coast Guard, which gladly kept relatives informed of where the Gastonguays were and how they were doing. One thing that taxes do not pay for is abortion, all because of the Hyde Amendment which forbids federal tax dollars from being used to fund the procedure.

As for homosexuality and abortion, both are protected by the Constitution. The Constitution, which unlike the Bible is the true law of the land in America, protects the equal rights of all people, even a gay person’s right to get married and be treated fairly. It also protects women’s privacy and personal liberty, thus protecting the right to choose. Also, if the Gastonguays actually paid attention, they would know that churches aren’t controlled by the state due to the fact that there is a wall of separation between the two. Churches aren’t taxed either.

To be sure, the Gastonguay family had a long and eventful journey. But their story makes one wonder why more conservative Christians aren’t following their lead. Surely they would enjoy living in other nations such as Russia, where gays are outlawed. Or Somalia, where government is powerless and guns are everywhere. Or perhaps they’d be much happier in Iran, where women are oppressed and there is a state religion. Or maybe even North Korea, where the poor starve and massive military budgets are the norm.

See a pattern? All of these nations have values that run contrary to our constitutional ideals but fall in line with the ideals of the extremist conservatives of today. America would more than likely be much better off if conservatives sailed away like the Gastonguays to places where they can feel right at home oppressing people and forcing their beliefs on others. Then they can stop bitching about taxes, gays, and women’s rights, and the rest of us can get on with moving this country forward.

Read more: http://www.addictinginfo.org/2013/08/12/christian-bigots-lost-at-sea/#ixzz2bmaIxC6w

TYY

[zappaman]

7. Better headline...

A BUNCH OF TOTAL ASSHOLES GET LOST AT SEA; UNFORTUNATELY MAKE IT BACK TO SHORE.

[TeeYiYi]

10. ...

A BUNCH OF TOTAL ASSHOLES GET LOST AT SEA; UNFORTUNATELY MAKE IT BACK TO SHORE on our dime.

There. Fixed it for ya.

TYY

[grantcart]

31. not exactly on a government dime

When an American is abroad and doesn't have funds to purchase a ticket the State Department will purchase the tickets and have the citizens sign a promissory note for repayment.

[SummerSnow]

55. Lol now they owe..

the EVIL guberment money. Now they will know their debt will go to funding everything they hate. Oh when it rains it pours. roflmao

[MyOpinion-2]

32. Well Said...

Thanks:

[markiv]

8. perhaps they returned in protest of canabalism? nt

[closeupready]

11. Naturally, they won't draw the lesson that God disapproves of them

and their bigotry. Never works that way.

[progressoid]

13. Derp.

Jebus saved them and so they could come back to the good ole USA to save us from SATAN!

[closeupready]

14. Ah! Of course! How could I be so stupid?

[HooptieWagon]

12. They are pretty stupid.

Obviously they didn't prepare their boat well, nor did they bother to learn to navigate. Also, Kiribati lies near the Equator, in the doldrums where light winds and frequent squalls are common. It also lies off the beaten path, so they needed to prepare to be on their own...they were extremely lucky a vessel happened to pass through the area and spot them. Also, Kiribati is a coral atoll. Not much there to live on but coconuts and fish...and I'm not sure the fish are even safe to eat. I have no idea how they planned to survive. If they planned to live off the land, they would have starved. Hopefully they won't endanger their children with another misadventure....but they likely will.

[Lex]

22. Don't you know? Jesus will provide.

Or not.

[Arugula Latte]

38. But the important thing is that there is a divine plan we're not privy to.

Yeah, that's it ...

[Vashta Nerada]

15. This made me lol.

[Sunlei]

18. bad to bring kids, probably the husbands idea. What impressed me is how seaworthy boats are today.

Not sure of the costs of a decent sailing craft. Maybe 100k for a cheaper boat? and the boat slip in San D., I bet the rent was 2-3k a month.

Sounds like the 'leaders' the man of the family? big idea. They probably couldn't afford the boat slip anymore.

I'm surprised 'God' told the man to set out to sea instead of get a job and support the 2 woman and 2 babies.

sounds like a mini-cult.

[HooptieWagon]

28. I haven't seen what kind of boat they had.

I don't know what boat prices in SoCal are like, but in Fla a pretty decent boat could be bought for 20-30K, but it would cost another 20-30 to prepare it for a voyage like that, not including provisions. It would still be pretty cramped for 6 people for months on end.

[Sunlei]

33. They could have chartered a private jet and been on Toga in a day for that kind of money :)

'Leader' went on a suicide mission with the family

Lucky to survive.

[Squinch]

35. ^^^^This^^^^

That's absolutely true.

Which would have made Jeebus look like a much more competent travel agent.

What a bunch of maroons.

[The CCC]

19. Bigoted Christian Extremists Get Lost At Sea For Months After Leaving US In Protest Of Homosexuality

Glad to see they are alive and well. Now send them the bill for services rendered.

[MrScorpio]

20. I like these people, they're very inspirational

I only wish that others who felt the same as these people would also follow their own convictions and leave the country with them.

All of us would be better off from their departure.

[zappaman]

25. I like your outlook!

[lapislzi]

23. Call on God, but row away from the rocks. n/t

[WinkyDink]

24. They were lost at sea before they left.

[eissa]

26. Everyone hates government

Until government has to step in to save your sorry ass from death at sea. And even then, the government will never get any credit or appreciation for that -- they were simply doing "god's will." UGH, I loathe these idiots.

[Marrah_G]

27. those poor kids

The parents should be charged with neglect.

[HooptieWagon]

30. Cruising aboard a boat is normally a great experience for kids.

Provided the parents are experienced sailors and navigators, and the boat is adequately prepared and provisioned. None of that appears to be the case in this instance. The parents appear to have been woefully ignorant and reckless.

[Squinch]

36. Agreed that it can be great, but can you imagine how terrifying it would be

in a series of squalls, with dumbasses who don't know their asses from the front door?

[HooptieWagon]

39. Exactly!

People with some grasp of reality would start out on short cruises, to break the kids in gently (and get the parents some experience handling tbe boat and learning to navigate). Then as the family gets used to it, expand the horizon bit by bit. Buying a boat and taking off to the middle of the Pacific completely unprepared for the journey is a recipe for failure. No one in their right mind would introduce their kids to hiking by undertaking a Mt Everest climb, or crossing a desert. Somehow, when it comes to boats, people completely lose their minds. Its not rocket science, but it does take some time to learn the necessary skills and get some experience.

[Capt. Obvious]

29. I would have thought they'd choose Easter Island.

You Maniacs! You blew it up! Ah, damn you! God damn you all to hell!

[Skidmore]

37. They had an infant and a 3 year old with them.

Another article.

http://news.yahoo.com/religious-family-survives-being-lost-sea-175817866.html


Those poor children.

[HooptieWagon]

41. Article quotes mom saying they're going to come up with a new plan.

Hopefully, a foster family will take the kids so they're not subjected to further parental idiocy.

[MineralMan]

40. Homophobic Morons Escape Fate.

Chance is a good thing for morons.

[zappaman]

42. You don't see it as proof that God was watching over them?

[MineralMan]

45. I am an atheist.

No gods. Pure luck is the moron's only hope.

[Gravitycollapse]

51. What kind of fucked up God just hovers above watching?

[Isoldeblue]

43. No one does ugly, in the name of God

like the frigging right. Obnoxious rethugs, tea-hadists!

Ever hear of an extremest left group, having a, secret training camp in the woods, learning violent actions against "whomever"?

[ornotna]

44. Probably going to fight the war on Christmas

http://www.ctbto.org/specials/infamous-anniversaries/8-november-1957-grapple-x/

They're a little late for the party though. Idiots.

[1StrongBlackMan]

47. Hey Gastonguay family …

I think god is trying to tell you something … She even give you 90 days to ponder the message.

[iamelisabethparker]

57. You won't believe this, but they're trying this AGAIN

Seriously, in an interview with a Christian radio program, the father said they're planning on buying another boat and making ANOTHER attempt. I sure hope they've paid back the $10,000 the U.S. Embassy and State Department spent rescuing and flying them back here, since they're so anti-government and all. Jeez. http://www.addictinginfo.org/2013/09/18/anti-gay-christian-extremist-family-plans-second-boat-journey-video/

[backscatter712]

49. One could say that God answered this family's prayers...

...with an extended middle finger!

[blkmusclmachine]

50. Rejected episode of Gilligan's Island.

IMHO

[SamKnause]

52. Lost

The children should have been rescued.

The parents should have been left at sea.

[JesterCS]

53. all i have to say is..

HA HA. Retards

[B Calm]

54. The population of Kiribati has a life expectancy at birth of 60 years

(57 for males, and 63 for females) and an infant mortality rate of 54 deaths per 1,000 live births.

[HooptieWagon]

56. Also one of the lowest incomes.

And the islands are overpopulated, govt is working on resettling peep in Fiji. The islands are only a few feet above sea level... all in all, not the best choice for starting a new life.