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The Bible Story Every Atheist Should Read, with Megan Phelps-Roper

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Hughes, C. (2026, October 12). The Bible Story Every Atheist Should Read, with Megan Phelps-Roper. The Free Press. https://www.thefp.com/p/the-bible-story-every-atheist-should

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Megan Phelps-Roper, who grew up in the Westboro Baptist Church founded by her grandfather, discusses how she moved from being an activist for the hate group to seeking understanding of people's beliefs and convictions. She explores this journey through her memoir and various public engagements. The article focuses on a Bible story that she believes is particularly relevant for atheists to consider.
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Megan Phelps-Roper, who grew up in the Westboro Baptist Church, a notorious hate group founded by her grandfather, discusses her journey from extremism to understanding. She spent years holding signs against gay people and Jews but has since worked on comprehending how individuals like herself become radicalized and how they can de-radicalize. Her efforts have included writing her memoir and engaging in various public discussions about these issues. The article is published by The Free Press, which invites readers to subscribe for $8.33 or $10 per month to access more of its investigative journalism and commentary on contemporary issues.

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Coleman Hughes
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Megan Phelps-Roper spent her childhood on picket lines with the Westboro Baptist Church—the hate group her grandfather founded—holding signs condemning gay people and Jews. asserted
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She’s spent the years since trying to understand how people like her get swept into conviction and how they get out of it, work that’s taken her everywhere from her own memoir to hos… asserted
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