Chief Justice John Roberts wrote the majority opinion stating: "What Westboro said, in the whole context of how and where it chose to say it, is entitled to 'special protection' under the First Amendment and that protection cannot be overcome by a jury finding that the picketing was outrageous. Libby Phelps Alvarez, 34, is the granddaughter of Fred Phelps, the founder of the Westboro Baptist Church in Topeka, Kan. — the most notorious anti-gay hate group in America. 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Documentation given out at various counter-protests cite biblical verses[204] in which Jesus says that none should eat the fruit of a fig tree (Mark 11:12–14), in which Jesus causes a fig tree to wither (Matthew 21:18–20), and in which God promises, as a punishment, to make someone like bad figs (Jeremiah 29:17). All we do, by getting in their face and putting these signs in front of them and these plain words, is make what's already in their heart come out of their mouth. Major League was a huge box office success, and can be seen YouTube. [59] On January 15, 2006, Westboro members protested a memorial for Sago Mine disaster victims, claiming that the mining accident was God's revenge against the U.S. for its tolerance of homosexuality. The signs have been noted at counter-protests at the University of Chicago;[199] in Spartanburg, South Carolina;[200] and in Portsmouth, New Hampshire,[201] as well as at the non-WBC-themed Rally to Restore Sanity. The bill to the WBC ensued, according to the local police chief, because the organization failed to keep a verbal contract for security. [172] Liens were ordered on WBC buildings and Phelps' law office in an attempt to ensure the damages would be paid. 15.2k Followers, 611 Following, 215 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Megan Phelps-Roper (@meganmarie) Join Facebook to connect with Jael Holroyd and others you may know. He now preaches about a life of empathy and unconditional love.[244]. The bill provides penalties of up to three years in prison and a $10,000 fine for those found to be in violation of the law. "[34], A March 25, 2006 flier regarding a Jewish adversary of Phelps uses the phrase "bloody Jew" four times and the phrase "evil Jew" more than once every 12 sentences. [227] Several of them have accused the WBC of brainwashing. [64], On February 2, 2008, the WBC picketed during the funeral of Mormon spiritual leader Gordon B. Hinckley, a former president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, in Salt Lake City, Utah. [40] On January 20, 2013, picketers of the Westboro Baptist Church protested Obama's second inauguration. In response, the Arizona legislature passed an emergency bill to ban protests within 300 feet (100 m) of a funeral service, and Tucson residents made plans to shield the funeral from protesters. "[61], In 2006, Westboro picketed with banners saying "God hates fags" and "Thank God for dead soldiers" at the Westminster, Maryland, funeral of Matthew Snyder, a U.S. Marine who was also killed in Iraq. [49] The WBC later picketed productions of The Laramie Project, a play based on Shepard's murder. She also commented that "all those angry little Muslims can just shut their mouths. These are genuine citations, but are not the sole mentions of figs in the Bible. [166] On October 31, 2007, WBC, Fred Phelps, Shirley Phelps-Roper and Rebecca Phelps-Davis were found liable for invasion of privacy and intentional infliction of emotional distress. View the profiles of people named Jael Holroyd. Libby Phelps-Alvarez, a granddaughter of the late Fred Phelps and daughter of Fred Phelps Jr. left the WBC in 2009. [130][131], On November 30, 2010, disabled Army veteran Ryan Newell was arrested in his parked SUV outside the Wichita, Kansas, city hall while members of WBC were in a meeting inside. [10], On August 20, 1995, a pipe bomb exploded outside the home of Shirley Phelps-Roper, the daughter of Fred Phelps. [207] The Cooper family in Kevin Smith's 2011 film Red State was reportedly inspired by the WBC. Pointing out the federal government is classifying the bombing as a terrorist attack, yet is being unclear about whether it is of a "domestic or foreign nature", the release went on to claim to answer the question with, "Here's a hint — GOD SENT THE BOMBS! [6], Westboro Baptist first began protesting homosexuality in 1989 after the discovery of what they referred to as a "tearoom", meaning a public lavatory used for homosexual interactions. Jael Phelps said the wife's death was partly due to her Muslim husband having spoken out against the WBC, and therefore rejecting God and bringing his "righteous judgement" down upon him. Fred Phelps Jr. Betty Schurle-Phelps. The Apostolic Palace and The Ponifical Villas of Castelgandolfo, 10 miles south Rome, are the summer … It found their picket near the funeral was protected speech because it involved "matters of public concern, including the issues of homosexuals in the military, the sex-abuse scandal within the Catholic Church, and the political and moral conduct of the United States and its citizens", and did not violate the privacy of the service member's family. [148], On May 17, 2006, the state of Illinois enacted Senate Bill 1144, the "Let Them Rest In Peace Act", to shield grieving military families from protests during funerals and memorial services of fallen military service members. Jael’s answer there was so depressing. [15], The WBC consists primarily of members of Fred Phelps's extended family. On May 23, 2006, the state of Michigan banned any intentional disruption of funerals within 500 feet (150 m) of the ceremony. Well he's not bloody weird in any way! 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