Statewide Christian group joins chorus against Westboro–Source: News & Observer

The N.C. Council of Churches has issued a statement speaking out against the planned protest at Saturday’s funeral for Elizabeth Edwards by the fervently anti-gay Westboro Baptist Church:

The protesters from Kansas have come many miles to spread their hatred at Elizabeth Edwards’ memorial service. Let us be clear: the Bible calls us to kindness and respect for one another, and Jesus Christ preached throughout his life that we should love one another. The protesters’ appalling and repeated violation of the sacred services by which we honor our dead, along with their representation of themselves as messengers of Christ, are offensive and misrepresent Christian faith.

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Note: This is just ignorance at its best. This group has no sympathy for the family especially the children. To protest at a funeral is going way to far in my opinion. C. Dancy II – DCN Publisher

Cancer claims Elizabeth Edwards–News & Observer

Elizabeth Anania Edwards, who became a national figure in her fight against cancer and as a partner in her husband John’s political career, died today. She was 61.

Edwards spent much of her life as a little-known Raleigh lawyer and mother. But that all changed when her husband, John Edwards, entered politics as a U.S. senator and became a two-time presidential candidate and the Democratic nominee for vice president. (Read more)

Raleigh NC – Elizabeth Edwards on Oprah today

Elizabeth Edwards on Oprah today | VIDEO
Elizabeth Edwards tells talk show host Oprah Winfrey that it’s a "complicated question" if she still is in love with her husband, former presidential candidate and U.S. Sen. John Edwards, after his admitted affair. (WTVD TV 11)