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Unfollow by Megan Phelps-Roper: Episode 4: A Moment of Clarity

Episode 4: A Moment of Clarity

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A memoir of growing up in the notorious Westboro Baptist Church.

Megan Phelps-Roper reads from her gripping memoir about escaping Westboro Baptist Church and its message of hate. Today: doubts finally lead to a heart-rending decision.

Megan Phelps-Roper reads from her brutally frank memoir about growing up in the Westboro Baptist Church - often called 'the most hated family in America' – the religious sect aggressive in its homophobia and antisemitism, and notorious for picketing the funerals of American soldiers. 

From the age of five Megan was protesting daily, believing that she was doing God's work. Aged 26, however, Megan came to a realisation: Westboro’s teachings were a monstrous lie and she must leave, turn her back on her family, her church — her entire world - and start over. 

Today: Megan is forced to question everything that Westboro stands for - and makes the hardest decision of her life...

Abridged by Sara Davies
Produced by Elizabeth Allard

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