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