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Was there any doubt that growing up in the Westboro Baptist Church under the guidance of the Cryptkeeper would be anything other than a hellish experience? Shirley Phelps-Roper went on the David Pakman Show to blow off some steam over being targeted for WBC’s anti-gay ways, and confirmed that the beatings will continue as part of teaching “the ways of the church.” From the DPS press release:
Shirley Phelps-Roper indicated today in an interview with David Pakman of The David Pakman Show that the Westboro Baptist Church has been targeted by Anonymous, the group alleged to have taken down Mastercard and other websites in response to their handling of Wikileaks in recent months. The authenticity is being called into question, and some have denied that anyone representing Anonymous ever issued the letter which circulated over the last few days.During the interview, Phelps-Roper said that she is not afraid of Anonymous, and denied the claims made by Pakman that the church’s website has already been down all day. Phelps-Roper also likened Anonymous to “the Pharaoh of Egypt,” adding that “God…already has punished and will punish…Anonymous.”
When confronted by Pakman with claims made by her estranged brother Nathan Phelps during a previous interview with Pakman that her father, Fred Phelps, physically abused his children, and that physical abuse is prevalent in the Westboro Baptist Church, Phelps-Roper indicated that hitting children is part of “teaching children exactly like their creator told them to do it,” causing Pakman to ask later in the interview whether police involvement was appropriate.
In addition to making ad hominem attacks on David Pakman and Phelps-Roper’s estranged brother, Nathan Phelps during the interview, she also added that her newest granddaughter, expected to be born today, February 21, 2011, would start being taught the ways of the church, including their anti-gay views, as soon as next Sunday.
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It’s interesting……that Anonymous itself says that the press release targeting Westboro Baptist Church is likely posted by Westboro Baptist Church. Anonymous has open posting for all, registered members or no, so it’s entirely possible. Add that to the fact that the Westboro Baptist Church is all too happy to talk about it, I’d say it’s likely a publicity stunt by them.
As for admitting to the abuse, I’d say that’s about as shocking as me admitting I breathe in order to keep living.
It’s no surprise and well documentedThe state wanted to at many times get the kids away from Phelps, however since the entire family is nothing but lawyers everyone is afraid of them – even the government.
It’s pretty clear thatthe abuse caused severe psychological damage to these people. Someone really should investigate whether there was actual physical damage, i.e. brain damage, as well. I’m not being flippant about this. Deliberately creating a horde of mindless zombies would be perfectly in character for that good, godly Christian Fred Phelps.
Oh my god…Fighting Anon is like trying to fight a cloud. The *chan network is probably giggling over this right now. I should go check b.
SickI think I’m going to contact CPS
Nathan PhelpsI posted a diary last year featuring a half-hour TV interview with Nathan Phelps. Very interesting to hear the inside story of growing up in WBC. Nate says he often receives calls from nieces and nephews he didn’t know who are looking for emotional support in breaking away from the clan. You can watch that interview here:
http://www.pamshouseblend.com/…