God exists....not quite effective

Small fire strikes Westboro Baptist

TOPEKA - The Topeka Fire Department is investigating a small fire today outside of a church whose members protest at soldier's funerals.

The Topeka Capital-Journal reports on its Web site that a fence and garage at Westboro Baptist Church became engulfed in flames early today.

Topeka Fire Marshal Greg Bailey said the cause of the fire has not been determined.

However, a spokeswoman for the church, Shirley Phelps-Roper, believes it was deliberately set.

Members of the church frequently picket military funerals, arguing that the deaths of U.S. troops overseas are part of God's punishment for the nation's tolerance of homosexuality.

Bailey said damage is estimated at $10,000.

C'mon God, so close yet so far. Unless it is Your will to smite them with petty grievances and low sum damage. Maybe a rash of toe stubbings, loose change losses, and pocket holes will change their ways. I would've moved up to lightening strikes and complete and sudden loss of bowel control. But You work in mysterious ways. Praise be to You.