Episode 5: Deadwood
Megan Phelps-Roper reads from her gripping memoir about growing up in the Westboro Baptist Church and its message of hate. Today: a daring escape from the fire-and-brimstone church
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: a daring escape for Megan and her sister, and new beginnings...
Abridged by Sara Davies
Produced by Elizabeth Allard
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- Fri 2 Jul 2021 09:45Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 FM
- Sat 3 Jul 2021 00:30Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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A memoir of growing up in the notorious Westboro Baptist Church.