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- Founder: Fred Phelps
- Location: Topeka, Kansas
- Incorporated as a non-profit in 1967Anti-Defamation League: Fred Phelps and the Westboro Baptist Church: In Their Own Words
- Claimed affiliation: Primitive BaptistAnti-Defamation League: Fred Phelps and the Westboro Baptist Church: In Their Own Words
- Often protest with signs with slogans beginning with "God Hates..."Official Site: Protest Signs Movies
- Believe "God's hatred is one of his Holy attributes"Anti-Defamation League: Fred Phelps and the Westboro Baptist Church: In Their Own Words
- WBC protested at Obama's inaugurationAnti-Defamation League: Fred Phelps and the Westboro Baptist Church: In Their Own Words
- Have protested at the funerals of people who were killed in hate crimes, or were gayAnti-Defamation League: Fred Phelps and the Westboro Baptist Church: In Their Own Words
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The Westboro Baptist Church (WBC) is a controversial church based out of Topeka, Kansas. Led by pastor Fred Phelps and Shirley Phelps-Roper, the church preaches that only certain people are pre-ordained to get into Heaven. WBC members believe in 'God's law,' oppose Catholics, Lutherans and other denominations, express hatred towards homosexuals and oppose President Barack Obama.Anti-Defamation League: Fred Phelps and the Westboro Baptist Church: In Their Own Words
In May 2009, it was reported that Pastor Phelps was among the 22 people banned from entering the United Kingdom because his extremist messages.Guardian Unlimited: The Home Office 'Banned List Has No Place in UK Law (May 5, 2009)
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Fred Phelps Facts
- Born: November 13, 1929
- Lawyer (disbarred)
- Former Eagle Scout
- 1951: Graduated John Muir College
- 1962: Law degree from Washburn University
- Previously worked for civil rights
- July 20, 1979: Disbarred
- 1980s: Received awards from NAACP
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Banned From U.K.
On May 5, 2009, Jacqui of the U.K.'s Home Office announced the names of 16 people who are the "least wanted" list in the country. Pastor Fred Phelps and often controversial American radio show host Michael Savage were on the list.The Independent: Named and shamed: the 16 barred from UK (May 5, 2009) -
Heath Ledger's Funeral
In January 2008, members of the Westboro Baptist Church intended to protest the memorial service of deceased actor Heath Ledger. In a press release, the church said, "Ledger is now in Hell..." and a spokes person said, "He got on that big screen with a big, fat message: God is a liar and it's OK to be gay." The comment was in reference to Ledger's role in Brokeback Mountain.FOXNews: Baptist Church Intends to Picket Ledger's Funeral... (Jan. 23, 2008) -
The Message
The church preaches a message of homophobia, anti-semitism, and freedom of speech. They have praised Fidel Castro and Saddam Hussein for their stances against homosexuality. The organization has picketed the funerals of soldiers killed in Iraq, stating that soldiers are "lazy, incompetent idiots" who could not find better work.Anti-Defamation League: Fred Phelps and the Westboro Baptist Church: In Their Own Words -
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Oh Westboro Baptist Church, will you ever cease to give me a good laugh?It's just so fun to see people mess with you.
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Valentine's party counterprotest of Westboro Baptist Church at UNO tomorrow from 1-3:30pm. Bring the LOVE!
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