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The Most Hated Family in America

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The Most Hated Family in America is a TV documentary written and presented by the BBC's Louis Theroux about the family at the heart of the Westboro Baptist Church. At the heart of the documentary is the Westboro Baptist Church (WBC), headed by Fred Phelps and based in Topeka, Kansas. It runs the website GodHatesFags.com, and GodHatesTheWorld.com, and other websites expressing condemnation of LGBT, Roman Catholics, Muslims, Jews, Sweden, Ireland, Canada, The Netherlands, and other groups.

The organization is monitored by the Anti-Defamation League, and classified as a hate group by the Southern Poverty Law Center. The group has achieved national notice because of its picketing of funeral processions of U.S. soldiers killed in action in Iraq and Afghanistan.

The church bases its work around the belief expressed by its best known slogan and the address of its primary website, "God hates fags", and expresses the opinion, based on its Biblical interpretation, that nearly every tragedy in the world is God's punishment for homosexuality – specifically society's increasing tolerance and acceptance of gay, lesbian, and bisexual people. It maintains that God hates homosexuals above all other kinds of "sinners" and that homosexuality should be a capital crime. Louis Theroux stated that the Phelpses are the most extreme people he has ever met.

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Courtney
Courtney
10 years ago

Well I enjoyed that Louis went into this the way he did. He wasn't picking fights he was saying what needed to be said. And just maybe by him coming at them with those questions that they don't usually give anyone the time to ask, it may have sparked questions in their minds. Hopefully they realize one day how damn messed up they all are. I give props to all the ones that left the church.

tony
tony
10 years ago

if everyone was atheist we wouldn't have this issue lol

Britt Bratt
Britt Bratt
10 years ago

I dont get it. What was the point of this documentary? To see what the family and church does in their every day lives? then why the f*ck is Louis busy trying to pick fights and arguments with them???? Who cares what you think Louis? We would see a lot more from them if you had acted like you were interested in them. Rather than against them. Jesus f--king christ dude! It shouldve been a reporter that has no opinions. Most of what i heard in this documentary was what Louis 'thinks'. Overall, their beliefs are no different to any of the other churches. They're nastier fkrs who choose to preach by picketing nasty bulls*it and targeting what seems to be mostly dead soldiers or dead gay soldiers. Jehovahs Witnesses take their children out 'witnessing' with them. They get the same treatment. But theyre not publicised as much as the WBC are because JWs dont go about saying nasty s*it like WBC.

Sally
Sally
10 years ago

If a person believes in our first amendment, i.e., religious freedom, then he/she MUST respect these people's right to believe what they do. Picketing funerals? Should not be allowed. So perhaps our first amendment right to freedom of speech has been abused and misconstrued to allow this behavior, which is in fact what most people are upset about. Oh yeah, freedom of speech HAS been used to support pornography and other ridiculous things that have nothing to do with political expression. So this is the problem. Not their beliefs. Just because everyone else disagrees with your philosophy does not mean you are not allowed to have and exercise your beliefs in that philosophy. This documentary had the opposite effect on me than I believe the makers intended - I felt sympathy for this group.

Sonia Ann Martin
Sonia Ann Martin
10 years ago

It is up to God to judge "7 “Do not judge, or you too will be judged. 2 For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.

3 “Why do you look at the speck of sawdust in your brother’s eye and pay no attention to the plank in your own eye? 4 How can you say to your brother, ‘Let me take the speck out of your eye,’ when all the time there is a plank in your own eye? 5 You hypocrite, first take the plank out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to remove the speck from your brother’s eye." Matthew 7 NIV and there is only one sin God will not forgive "“Therefore I say to you, every sin and blasphemy will be forgiven men, but the blasphemy against the Spirit will not be forgiven men. Anyone who speaks a word against the Son of Man, it will be forgiven him; but whoever speaks against the Holy Spirit, it will not be forgiven him, either in this age or in the age to come” (Matthew 12:31-32 NKJV)."

alyssa
alyssa
10 years ago

umm... child abuse ? " I've been picketing since I was 6, everyone has always hated me". You should not put children in that situation.

Indigo Raine
Indigo Raine
10 years ago

I think that old man Phelps is a closet homosexual... no person other than someone feeling utmost shame and disgust for themselves could harbour that much hate for another human being... a case of "doth the lady (in this case pops) protest too much?"

Wookieman Nelson
Wookieman Nelson
10 years ago

They need to be schooled by someone to where there is no doubt their beliefs are wrong. I would start by saying god was judgemental of sodomy cause it spread disease heavily back then disease equals death and gods instructions were to spread out and populate the earth. Not us but the tribes of people. They cant populate it if their being homosexuals. Gods not against homosexuality.

Waylon
Waylon
10 years ago

The only positive thing I could think of to come out of watching this is that America is indeed a land of the free. Most other nations including mine would not tolerate this. They are insane.

Josh
Josh
10 years ago

I feel bad for those children. From the age of 7, before they have any real understanding of what they're doing, they're put on the roads with inflammatory protest signs, provoking violence and anger. To those kids, this only proves what they've been taught about the outside world being evil, and breeds a new generation of hatred. The world's hatred of their church just makes them hate us more. A part of me wonders if we simply ignored them, no thrown cups, no raised middle fingers, would their hatred die out as the older members die? I guess we'll never know.

Swedishgirl
Swedishgirl
10 years ago

I'm from Sweden and i don't understand why they hate us

Rstaff
Rstaff
10 years ago

The last 6 minutes of this video is heartbreaking

Anonymous
Anonymous
10 years ago

She hates gay people but her son called Ga(y)briel .. Funny sh*t if you ask me

Pat Snodgrass
Pat Snodgrass
10 years ago

Those girls are pretty cute
But the whole abstinence thing is kinda off putting

Hannah Lee
Hannah Lee
10 years ago

I'm a Christian and I honestly can't believe this. I know they weren't bad just not that bad. I would haven just walked out after the first few minutes being near that woman.
Every time she or her family had something nasty about gays or anything, I dies a little inside.
I'm sorry to all the people who have to deal with this church.
I do like the host though. He seems like a sensible man.

A.J. Patterson
A.J. Patterson
10 years ago

Was it just me or did Louis seem to have a little thing for that girl at the end..

John Vega
John Vega
10 years ago

great ministry.. I love Westboro Baptist Church

Michael
Michael
10 years ago

In this PC age, this is terrific stuff.

It's really nice to hear people express their own deeply held views regardless of the opinion of society.

If any of these young girls want to marry a 65 year old Darwinist, they should let me know. I do agree with some of their views.

But Louis Theroux has proved himself to be a fraud in that he admitted he wanted to convert the people he interviewed to his view of the world. Not the kind of thing a responsible documentary maker would do.

The world is full of moral cowards, just like me, who just don't say what they really believe to be true.

Emanuel
Emanuel
10 years ago

Im also a christian and found this very very wrong. God loves everyone matter what , what he doesn´t love is what he/she is doing ,in other words the sin.

Lin Frank
Lin Frank
10 years ago

I'm reading the book now called Banished...about a girl who escaped that church. Thank God...they may serve or think they do a God of Vengence but it's his vengence not theirs and let him do it and not you. I serve a living and loving God....who hates noone...so stay away from my church and body of believers....and for heavens' sakes read your bibles instead "shoving them down" people's throats...

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11 years ago

What I think is interesting is that the oldest girl seems to continue what she believes because of the hatred directed towards her family. While I don't and never would agree with what they are doing, I think on some level we need to respond with love towards these people, because then their view of a world of hatred would have no foundation, and us "normal" people would be vindicated via our actions. Just some food for thought.

Adrian Montoya
Adrian Montoya
11 years ago

Modern day KKK.

Dave Hill
Dave Hill
11 years ago

well lets just get the facts straight these "people" don't have the moral standing to preach to the bacteria on the excrement that comes out of the backside of Satan himself.
I am not saying that i don't belive in god as a christian i do however as a serving member of the British army i think that all men and women that die in the line of duty for their country are heroes maybe not above god but with him.

Corinne McConnell
Corinne McConnell
11 years ago

I wish Child Protection Laws were broad enough to nail these parents. I guess Brainwashing doesn't qualify as child abuse.

abakusss
abakusss
11 years ago

This is a sad situation where biased parents with unsound ideas are prejudicing their children unfortunately.

They claim to be devout Christians but all recognised Christian churches
preach religious and social tolerance.

But then again there are also pockets of Nazis in USA who preach hatred
of Jews.

themostbeautifulpoem
themostbeautifulpoem
11 years ago

The Phelps are not content to simply live their values. If they were, there would be no hostility dealt in their direction. They are acting out with a kind of verbal violence, and positioning themselves as victims of a debate.

Also, while the Phelps are clearly dug in and resisting of a broader view of war and homosexuality, the journalist is also demonstrating a bias. He is making an intrusive nuisance of himself and asking very leading questions.

What I am seeing in this video is an inability to be objective, rational, and compassionate...........from anyone, really. That's what America needs more of.

nicholas
nicholas
11 years ago

If the Ugly Scum of the earth people are so smart why is it that they can not even construct a simple web site? The "contact us" portion is under construction!! So God gave you a Gift like being able to understand the Bible but not not enough intelligence to know how to leave a simple email address or any other contact info? That whole family is pathetic and hopefully have enough smarts not to ever come any where near Maryland or Washington D.C

Danielle Adams
Danielle Adams
11 years ago

Wow. This is really sad. Saying they aren't God but calling this reporter God because he was asking questions and pushing their limits. I wish i didn't click the link to watch these 8 videos...this may sound mean but I'm glad that kid got hit in the face with that drink. All that women could say was "I'm sorry." If she was really sorry, she would shut her mouth, shut this "ministry" down, and go die in a hole (her and her clan). What they are doing is wrong. I cried about those soldiers; how sad to see them be happy about their death. I would throw a party when those sinister people die. God knew a long time ago when and who would be gay. Marrying the same sex was/is illegal and wrong, but so are drugs. You don't see people getting arrested and made fun of that, now do ya?

sarahcotter2010
sarahcotter2010
11 years ago

he doesnt even know how many children he has..

brutusaurio
brutusaurio
11 years ago

They don't listen to anybody but themselves and their stuff without foundation.
I wonder, why people hate them? --> LOL
By the way, entertaining documentary.

Sibani Koma Limbu
Sibani Koma Limbu
11 years ago

All I see is a bunch of people who were hurt in the past and buries their hate and anger so deep inside of them that they have no choice but to lash it out on others.. truly saddening.

tim collins
tim collins
11 years ago

When did Kenny Powers join the wbc. Any time anyone starts a sentence with "the bible says" just walk away.

ThatGuyFromThatShow
ThatGuyFromThatShow
11 years ago

What they forget is the fact that God doesn't hate people,he hates the sin that they comit. That's why Jesus died for everyone; so they would understand why it's wrong, and stop, and worship him.

ThatGuyFromThatShow
ThatGuyFromThatShow
11 years ago

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Jill
Jill
11 years ago

All the prophets said what WBC says.

The bible tells how Jesus condemn people for how they treated the

Prophets.

Kevin Klimeck
Kevin Klimeck
11 years ago

yes i completely admit of having fag sex! and everything that come with that.

Dean Flaten
Dean Flaten
11 years ago

"Rageoholic" ive never heard that before but when he said that about the minister it seemed to be hitting it on the head. That girl in the car at the end i felt sorry for, somewhere in her she knows her beliefs are distorted but as she talked about since the age of six she has been molded by there beliefs and probably will end up hardened to them like her mother. clearly a cult.

Zeke Scudder
Zeke Scudder
11 years ago

it seems to me they see the world as a hate filled place from the time there born and so they have that drilled in there head. that's all they ever see. they don't see the good that the world has to offer because all of the world except the members of the there Church are ever kind to them

Shiro
Shiro
11 years ago

Its just sad to know that there are people teaching and spreading on about this, about God in this way. Saying that God hates america and everyone is just going to make people not want to obey him. And what in the world is up with the fag troops, thank god for dead troops and all that? Thats just plain discriminating and crude. They were fighting to protect their lives so they wouldnt get blown up and crap. Terrible people.

Bradley Saxman
Bradley Saxman
11 years ago

I don't advocate violence, but if a gunman were looking for a good target this whole family, from top to bottom, sure would fit the bill. It is amazing, that people who believe in god, preach such a double sided message. They judge everyone and yet say it is their gods job to judge. Their whole being is a crock and full of lies.
Something I don't quite get, why wouldn't they actually want to bring others to their god or into their church, they go outta their way to cause people to not want to be a part of it. Even the children don't see in value in getting married, so their church as well as their message will die out with them.

laurabanshie99
laurabanshie99
11 years ago

I rarely choose to judge anybody,..but i arrived to this that simply as well as there are ill and sick people that will kill from inner illness, I find this much more hurtful,..because its so blind, so driven, and brings down how many others with its failed arrogant and ignorant prejudice.

Robert Christiansen
Robert Christiansen
11 years ago

Members of this Church are insane, I think they should all be put in an institution for the Criminal insane

Jean Adhya
Jean Adhya
11 years ago

Love the children. God Bless them. Protect them and steer them towards real Love and tolerance

lisamaya
lisamaya
11 years ago

Oh yeah, 11 kids, so much for not fornicating ! Hypocrites !

lisamaya
lisamaya
11 years ago

I get why this documentary was done, but enough ! This family deserves nothing and they should be totally ostracized by society, banned form school, banned from the stores and so on. No one needs to have contact with them. They have nothing good to give back to this society. Disgrace to this planet and humanity !

lisamaya
lisamaya
11 years ago

Holy s*it man ! I've been out of the country for a very long time and have not witnessed this kind of hate since the KKK. I cannot believe that no one has kicked their a*ses hardcore and that the president does not interfere. Freedom of speech does not apply.
HIre the Angels to follow them wherever they go - everywhere !

Antonela Nuñez
Antonela Nuñez
11 years ago

11 kids...one of them HAS to be gay!

Brittany Miller
Brittany Miller
11 years ago

I was just sitting here thinking after watching many of these documentaries to better understand the foundations of their beliefs.......

(we should do this with all things before we just "attack", and even then we should remain peaceful: Follow Peace with all men and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord." (Hebrews 12:14)
The servant of the Lord must not strive; but be gentle unto all men, apt to teach, patient, in meekness instructing those that oppose themselves." (2 Timothy 2:24-25)

........and the main thing that came to mind was
GOD DIED FOR ME/US/YOU WHEN I/WE/YOU WERE YET SINNERS. It seems as though GOD is for us. HIS grace and mercy is for us :)

Apple-75
Apple-75
11 years ago

GOD hates the SIN not the Sinner!

Alexandra Bergeron
Alexandra Bergeron
11 years ago

I really like this guy (Carl Sherburne) and his plan so like and share to get it out there, but if you want to f*** with the Westboro Baptist Church... Click this link below for a page made by our buddies over at anonymous which has all of the details of church members including home addresses, phone numbers, dates of birth, and work details! Enjoy!
WA HAVE TO DO SOMETHING!