The Jordan Harbinger Show 302: Megan Phelps-Roper | Unfollowing Westboro Baptist Church Part One
Jan 21, 2020
Megan Phelps-Roper, a former member of the Westboro Baptist Church and author of "Unfollow," shares her gripping tale of transformation. She recounts her childhood in one of America's most controversial families, highlighting the church's extreme beliefs and practices. Megan discusses the contradiction of her grandfather, Fred Phelps, who advocated civil rights while promoting hate. Her journey from hate to healing reveals the challenges of leaving a restrictive community and embracing empathy, sparking thoughtful conversations about faith and identity.
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First Picket
- Megan Phelps-Roper recounts her early experiences picketing with the Westboro Baptist Church.
- Even as a young child, she held signs with hateful messages like "Gays are worthy of death."
Closed System of Belief
- Phelps-Roper's family used the Bible and logical arguments to justify their beliefs.
- They saw themselves as the only ones with the true message of God, creating a closed belief system.
Rationale for Hateful Protests
- Westboro Baptist Church believed that negative events were God's curses on America for tolerating sin, including homosexuality.
- They saw their protests as warnings, urging people to repent.
