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We've all seen the awful signs the Westboro Baptist Church holds up at their disgusting pickets, whether that be at soldier's funerals, university campuses, pride events and more. In today's episode we are doing a deep dive on the WBC from the founder's birth to where they are today. So, buckle up buttercup because, this shit is hateful! Trigger Warnings: CultHomophobia RacismAnti SemitismHate SpeechPhysical AbuseReligious AbuseSpiritual Abuse1 Animal Muder (Not Graphic) Mentions of AbortionDementiaLauren Drain tells her story through her new podcast called Triggered. https://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=1680976469&i=1000607603644Lauren Drain's Link Treehttps://linkgenie.net/laurendrainfitBanished | Lauren Drain's Bookhttps://amzn.to/3QTqSCs(Commision Link) Unfollow | Megan Phelps Roper Bookhttps://amzn.to/3QvfqeZ(Commision Link)Phelps Kids interview on The Rosie Showhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hxEmCFLMq7o&t=665sDortha Bird Interviewhttps://www.facebook.com/fromhatetohope/videos/1887570784796901/Interview with Mark Phelpshttps://www.facebook.com/fromhatetohope/videos/1887563688130944Interview with Nate Phelpshttps://www.facebook.com/fromhatetohope/videos/1887575568129756Loui Th. Documentary Links (3 Parts)https://ia804509.us.archive.org/20/items/Louis_Theroux_-_Surviving_Americas_Most_Hated_Family_m0006vv7_signed/Louis_Theroux_-_Surviving_Americas_Most_Hated_Family_m0006vv7_signed.mp4https://watchdocumentaries.com/the-most-hated-family-in-america/https://watchdocumentaries.com/americas-most-hated-family-in-crisis/ Follow Us On Social Media The PodcastTik Tok @DeadlyFaithPodcastInstagram @DeadlyFaithPodcastLaciTik Tok @Laci_BeanInstagram @Laci__BeanLolaTik Tok @hellotherelolaInstagram @Spellbound_Shears
The beliefs we grow up with go way beyond the question of whether there is a god. Religious ideology insinuates itself into every aspect of our thoughts and beliefs. It takes a lifetime of deliberate vigilance to identify and root out the myriad ways religious indoctrination misinforms reality. Nate Phelps was born into the fundamentalist Westboro Baptist Church. After years of extreme indoctrination and physical violence he ran away from home on his 18th birthday. Over the next 40 years he journeyed from abject terror of god's judgment to finally rejecting the god of his upbringing. Over the past decade he has worked with a number of organizations, including Recovering from Religion, to push back against the destructive elements of faithful ideologies. Hosted by Eric Wells, the RfR Support Group Director and Sacha D'Souza, the RfR Oceana Regional Support Group Director. Recorded on May the 3rd, 2021. The primary focus of Recovering from Religion (RfR) is to offer hope, healing, and support to those struggling with issues of doubt and non-belief. This transitional period is an ongoing process that can result in a range of emotions, as well as a ripple effect of consequences throughout an individual's life. We are here to help each other through this journey. For RfRx comments, inquiries & topical questions, email us at RfRx@recoveringfromreligion.org. Any time you are struggling with religious doubts or fears you can connect with a trained RfR Helpline agent 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. To chat online go to http://www.recoveringfromreligion.org. To talk over the phone, dial: (844) 368-2848 in the US & Canada If you are in need of professional help, we can offer the Secular Therapy Project to provide options to connect with a professional therapist. All therapists have been thoroughly vetted by our organization and offer only evidence-based and non-religious treatment. Connect with them at http://www.seculartherapy.org. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Tiktok. Volunteer: http://www.recoveringfromreligion.org/volunteer Donate: https://www.recoveringfromreligion.org/donate --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/recovering-from-religion/message
This week! Uncle Doug runs wild and lives to regret it with Rumspringa, Uncle Dan tries to explain Easter and fails, and Nate Phelps joins us to talk about waking from his nightmare.
Do you want to live forever? I know I do. Here, Zoltan Istvan - a leading light in the Transhumanist movement - believes we can move beyond our physical human limitations (hence the trans-human name) and into an age of immortality.Welcome to my second ever podcast, which is double the number of my first one last week. If you missed that, do go back and listen, it was an absolute belter with Nate Phelps, defector from the Westboro Baptist Church. But now, I hope I don’t sound too much like a sycophant when I tell you how I excited I am to introduce my chat with Zoltan Istvan.Zoltan is frankly one of the most interesting people in the world. He believes very strongly that we can and will achieve immortality – far sooner than many of us may think. While some people – who Zoltan calls Deathists – find the idea of living forever abhorrent, many of us see it as our saving grace. The very idea has sparked thousands of years of religious practices, traditions…and war. Essentially, we don’t want to die.And former National Geographic correspondent Zoltan is at the forefront of that movement. Like a futuristic evangelist, he tours the US in the so-called Immortality Bus – shaped like a coffin - promoting the concept that death is a merely a disease waiting to be cured. He opens doors with a chip in his hand, has written sci-fi novels and is currently making a documentary about the immortality industry.In our chat, he tells me about how he just ran for president, how he believes we can bring people back from the dead through something called quantum archaeology and tells me what inspired him to want to live forever. He’s great company and full of enthusiasm, so I hope by the end of this episode, you’ll also want him to stick around. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Encore release October 24, 2018. Encore release July 17, 2017. As promised in podcast 198, here's David's reading of an article from the old Secular Nation Podcast, in which Nate Phelps tells of his experience growing up under his infamous father, the late Fred Phelps of Westboro Baptist Church.
In this powerful episode, we interview a true survivor: The incredible Nathan Phelps, son of the infamous Fred Phelps, patriarch of the equally infamous Westboro baptist church. Nate takes us a highly emotional and powerful testimony of his childhood within the christian fundamentalists and his courageous escape from abuse. We can only hope his tale helps others. Nancy talks about JFK in This day in History, Kristina and Kirsten get engaged and... a flat earth proponent decides to build his own rocket...
Fred Phelps joins me from beyond the grave. Nate Phelps discusses his film kickstarter. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1317569247/not-my-fathers-child The Champion Of Reason goes hunting for Bigfoots.
Welcome once again to the Legion of Reason, podcasting a critical eye on a sometimes less-than-critical world! In this, the 158th edition, Da Prez Kris, Feisty Twyla, the incomparable Nate Phelps and yours truly, the Supreme Irreverend Doctor Randy Tyson are joined by Melissa Chen and Alishba Zarmeen as we play “complete the following” to […]
Nate Phelps is the son of late pastor Fred Phelps of the Westboro Baptist Church (also known as the "God Hates Fags" protesters...and also known as The Most Hated Family in America). What's it like to grow up in the Westboro Baptist Church? And more importantly, what's it like to leave? The story we're taking an entire season to tell is about Rick Dupuy, one of the top leaders of the group the Children of God. Hosted by Tina Dupuy Note: If you're seeing this as a new episode, it's not. We were made aware of some audio issues so we tried to fix them. Same episode though. Sorry for the tease, devotees!
Join us as Da Prez Kris, Feisty Twyla, Nate Phelps (who doesn't yet have a moniker) and yours truly, the Supreme Irreverend Doctor Randy Tyson as we delve into a subject which surprises many to learn is unfortunately much too common in Alberta and Saskatchewan: prayer in public schools. We have two guests with us […]
An evening with Nate Phelps (son of the late Fred Phelps, founder and patriarch of the Westboro Baptist Church – “the most hated family in America”), in an incredibly moving talk on the Westboro Baptist Church, his childhood he spent growing up in, and how he came to leave his family behind at the stroke of midnight on his 18th birthday. Part of "London Thinks" at Conway Hall.
Skepticule 079: WinSciFest; Gout remedy; WW1 commemoration; Homophones; Papal paedophilia stats; Leon's feedback; Open-mindedness; Nate Phelps' awful QED talk; Fundamentalism; Read more »
The Show Notes Oh…Canada Intro3 million downloadsPraying for a limb to grow backThe ChanticlerGoing Clear by Lawrence WrightReligious Morons of the Week - Northwest Rankin High School’s Proselytizers from Steve Plegge - Fehmi Kaya from Patrick Lawrence - Pastor Jim Garlow from Jim PhynnNate Phelps in CalgaryInteresting Fauna - Cyanogaster noctivagaShow close .................................... Much Appreciation! Thanks again to Fred Bremmer, Mike Gray and Richard RobinsonPLUS thanks to CFI Vancouver, CFI Calgary and The Society of Edmonton Atheists. .................................... Mentioned in the Show Check out Nate Phelps at his site.Thanks, Nate! Philadelphia Funk Authority .................................... Geologic Podcast PatronageSubscribe and information on subscription levels. Geologic Podcast on the No Agenda Stream 8pm EST Mondays ................................... Sign up for the mailing list: Write to Geo! A reminder that the portal to the Geologic Universe is at GeorgeHrab.com. Score more data from the Geologic Universe! Get George's Non-Coloring Book at Lulu, both as and E-BOOK and PRINT editions. Check out Geo's wiki page thanks to Tim Farley. Get your George HrApp here. Thanks to Gerry Orkin for the design and engineering. Have a comment on the show, a Religious Moron tip, or a question for Ask George? Drop George a line and write to Geo's Mom, too!
Picture: Doc Christensen's "Portrait of the Prophets"(Depicts all LDS church presidents from Joseph Smith to Thomas S. Monson) Complete Liberty Episode 168 Wes Bertrand's Show Notes: Guests Brett from http://schoolsucksproject.com/live and http://youtube.com/schoolsuckspodcast and Jeremy from http://ultimatefreedomquest.com and http://internetbusinessmastery.comhttp://www.break.com/index/door_to_door_atheists_bother_mormons.htmlhttp://www.alternet.org/story/155158/why_does_religion_always_get_a_free_ridNate Phelps took to Reddit for an Ask Me Anything Q&Ahttp://boingboing.net/2012/06/24/qa-with-a-former-member-of-th.htmlhttp://aynrandlexicon.com/lexicon/anti-conceptual_mentality.html"public school" is the church of the stateone key challenge is to maintain your curiosity in a culture that stifles it (via such things as rewards and punishments)http://www.logicallearning.net/libertyeducation.htmlhttp://www.cato-at-liberty.org/want-a-disproven-belief-government-schools-teach-good-science/The Hopelessness of Atheismhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LLxNc_Mtw-4http://aynrandlexicon.com/lexicon/faith.htmlThe Internet Where religions come to diehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Rqw4krMOug http://www.ldsliberty.org/podcasts/ bumper music "Touched By The Hand Of God" by New Orderhttp://www.neworderonline.com/ to comment, please go to http://completeliberty.com/magazine/category/91697
The SAAG, SACPA, McKillop United Church, Lethbridge Regional Police Service and OUTreach Southern Alberta Society are co-sponsoring the speaker Nate Phelps as part of the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia. MAY 17th from 7pm at the Southern Alberta Art Gallery. Few minority groups have been as discriminated against as gay, lesbian, bisexual, trans, two spirit and queer people . But major breakthroughs have occurred, and lgbttq people are stepping out of the shadows. From the outside, it could be construed that all problems have been solved. The media are sympathetic, public personalities come out, television shows feature more queer characters in scenes of everyday life. Nevertheless, the reality is quite different. Many individuals are unable to live openly and authentically and encounter difficulties if they do, or end up role-playing to protect themselves. The International Day Against Homophobia & Transphobia belongs to no one individual. It's about all people hoping for a prejudice-free world that can provide a place at the table for everyone regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity. Inspired by all world theme-days, the day set aside to fight homophobia & transphobia needs to be appropriated by all of those actively involved in civil society: queer community organizations, those organizations focusing on other types of sexual diversity, unions, employers, private businesses, governments, public administration, professional associations, and all individuals seeking equality. This event will a chance for all people to learn to recognize and respond to homophobia & transphobia in classrooms, the workplace, government policies, churches and communities. This year's event will feature excerpts from the "Report Homophobic Violence, Period. project," a prevention and awareness program by the Lethbridge Regional Police and OUTreach Southern Alberta in partnership. Our special guest for the evening will be Nate Phelps. Nate Phelps is the son of Pastor Fred Phelps of the Westboro Baptist Church, which gained infamy from their protests at Matthew Shepherd's funeral and the funerals of soldiers around the US. He is the sixth of 13 children and was taught his father's extreme version of Calvinism from an early age. This was accompanied by extreme physical punishments and abuse, extreme dietary and health requirements, and other extreme expectations. Nate left home at midnight on his 18th birthday and moved to California, where he built a new life away from his family. He later moved to Canada and only recently began speaking out about his story after a chance encounter with a reporter while driving a cab in Cranbrook, British Columbia. Nate has now spoken about his story to many groups around North America and even returned home to Topeka in 2010 to tell his story to the people in his hometown. He is a vocal LGBT advocate and the Executive Director of the Centre for Inquiry in Calgary, where he now lives. Reception to follow.
The SAAG, SACPA, McKillop United Church, Lethbridge Regional Police Service and OUTreach Southern Alberta Society are co-sponsoring the speaker Nate Phelps as part of the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia. MAY 17th from 7pm at the Southern Alberta Art Gallery. Few minority groups have been as discriminated against as gay, lesbian, bisexual, trans, two spirit and queer people . But major breakthroughs have occurred, and lgbttq people are stepping out of the shadows. From the outside, it could be construed that all problems have been solved. The media are sympathetic, public personalities come out, television shows feature more queer characters in scenes of everyday life. Nevertheless, the reality is quite different. Many individuals are unable to live openly and authentically and encounter difficulties if they do, or end up role-playing to protect themselves. The International Day Against Homophobia & Transphobia belongs to no one individual. It's about all people hoping for a prejudice-free world that can provide a place at the table for everyone regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity. Inspired by all world theme-days, the day set aside to fight homophobia & transphobia needs to be appropriated by all of those actively involved in civil society: queer community organizations, those organizations focusing on other types of sexual diversity, unions, employers, private businesses, governments, public administration, professional associations, and all individuals seeking equality. This event will a chance for all people to learn to recognize and respond to homophobia & transphobia in classrooms, the workplace, government policies, churches and communities. This year's event will feature excerpts from the "Report Homophobic Violence, Period. project," a prevention and awareness program by the Lethbridge Regional Police and OUTreach Southern Alberta in partnership. Our special guest for the evening will be Nate Phelps. Nate Phelps is the son of Pastor Fred Phelps of the Westboro Baptist Church, which gained infamy from their protests at Matthew Shepherd's funeral and the funerals of soldiers around the US. He is the sixth of 13 children and was taught his father's extreme version of Calvinism from an early age. This was accompanied by extreme physical punishments and abuse, extreme dietary and health requirements, and other extreme expectations. Nate left home at midnight on his 18th birthday and moved to California, where he built a new life away from his family. He later moved to Canada and only recently began speaking out about his story after a chance encounter with a reporter while driving a cab in Cranbrook, British Columbia. Nate has now spoken about his story to many groups around North America and even returned home to Topeka in 2010 to tell his story to the people in his hometown. He is a vocal LGBT advocate and the Executive Director of the Centre for Inquiry in Calgary, where he now lives. Reception to follow.
We give you a preview of the Reason Rally, and the American Atheists Convention in Washington, D. C. Our guests include David Silverman, Greta Christina, Nate Phelps, Sarah Morehead, and Mandisa Lateefah Thomas. We’ll have daily episodes of the best of the Reason Rally and the Convention, with lots of interviews. Come LAF with us! … Continue reading Reason Rally Preview – Episode 52
Nate Phelps made a daring escape from his father, Fred Phelps and Westboro Baptist Church on his 18th birthday. Now, he is Executive Director of Center For Inquiry in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. In this episode he shares how he made that journey, and what is ahead for Nate Phelps. Center For Inquiry Nate Phelps Westboro … Continue reading Freedom From Westboro Baptist – Nate Phelps – Episode 29
Nate Phelps, the son of Fred Phelps, comes on to talk about why he left the family; What's up with local TV news shows?; Joking about the opposite sex; Jack noticed one of Sheen's nostrils is bigger than the other.
The estranged son of notorious anti-homosexual pastor Fred Phelps explains why he left his dad's church and religion. Dan and Annie Laurie discuss reasons to "Sleep in on Sundays," the add campaign that hit Chicago.