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Ep2. Something is Wrong

Megan Phelps-Roper reads from her memoir about growing up in the orbit of Westboro Baptist Church and its doctrine of hate. Now a teenager, Megan senses that something is wrong.

Megan Phelps-Roper reads from her honest memoir about growing up in the orbit of the fire and brimstone Westboro Baptist Church, and how she came to question its doctrine of hate. Her realisation that Westboro's beliefs are a monstrous lie leads her to leave the church and her family behind her. In this episode, Megan is now a teenager and Westboro's protesting activities are gathering momentum. For the first time Megan senses that something is wrong.

Abridged by Sara Davies
Produced by Elizabeth Allard

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15 minutes

How I escaped the notorious Westboro Baptist Church

How I escaped the notorious Westboro Baptist Church

Megan Phelps-Roper describes growing up in the Westboro Baptist Church & how she left.