Editing Westboro Baptist Church (section)

===Canadian entry ban===
In August 2008, Canadian officials learned of the WBC's intent to stage a protest at the funeral of a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Winnipeg Winnipeg] man murdered on a bus. The protests intended to convey the message that the man's murder was God's response to Canadian laws permitting abortion, homosexuality, divorce and remarriage.<ref>[https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/westboro-baptist-church-claims-god-hates-canada-in-protest-over-country-s-samesex-marriage-laws-a6707016.html Westboro Baptist Church claims 'God hates Canada' in protest over country's same-sex marriage laws], ''The Independent''</ref> In response, Canadian officials barred the church's members from entering the country.<ref>[https://www.advocate.com/news/2008/08/09/canada-denies-entry-to%C2%A0westboro-baptist-church-members Canada Denies Entry to Westboro Baptist Church Members], ''Gay News''</ref>