Who is a God like unto you, who pardons iniquity, and passes by the transgression of the remnant of his heritage? he retains not his anger forever, because he delights in mercy. Micah 7:18
Maybe we all should be glad that when it comes to the Lord's chastening hand that we can say like Ezra that God punishes us less than our iniquities deserve. Mr. Phelps should receive the 7x70 forgiveness and we should offer up prayers for God's sustaining grace in his life during this difficult time.