Members of the controversial
Kansas-based Westboro Baptist Church are planning a protest at tragic
actor Robin Williams' funeral over his portrayal of a gay man in the
movie The Birdcage.
The Good
Will Hunting star passed away on Monday and while details of his
funeral have not been made public, members of the church have already
announced plans to picket the memorial.
A
message posted on the group's official Twitter.com page reads:
'Westboro Baptist Church Hopes To Preach In Lawful Proximity To Robin
Williams' Funeral - To Warn The Living: Repent Or Likewise Perish.'
However, organisers at the global
non-profit organisation Planting Peace have launched a fundraiser to
counter the church's plans.
A
message from co-founder Aaron Jackson reads: "Robin Williams played
many different roles in so many people's lives, and giving back to
others was at the top of that list.
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