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Sam Harris speaks with Megan Phelps-Roper, a former member of the Westboro Baptist Church, about her book 'Unfollow: A Memoir of Loving and Leaving the Westboro Baptist Church.' They discuss her journey of leaving the church, her life after, including becoming a mother and writing a book. They also touch on the origins and controversial actions of the Westboro Baptist Church, communication style of religious groups, and the role of Twitter in helping her escape the Christian cult.
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- Megan Phelps-Roper overcame her hesitations and recognized the importance of sharing her story to provide a different perspective on extremism.
- Twitter played a pivotal role in Megan's departure from the Westboro Baptist Church, exposing her to new perspectives and challenging her beliefs.
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Megan Phelps Roper is a former member of the Westboro Baptist Church and has written a memoir titled 'Unfollow' about her experience. She left the church in 2012 and now works as an educator on topics related to extremism and communication across ideological lines. Megan's upbringing in the church involved picketing against various groups, including the LGBTQ community and military funerals. The church is known for its controversial signs and messages, such as 'God hates fags.'
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