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fujiyama

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27. I don't think you're giving these two enough credit

Reply to OriginalGeek (Original post)

Wed Feb 6, 2013, 10:12 PM

Feb 2013

I think it takes a lot of strength to break away from any cult - especially since members have to severe most family ties in the process of leaving. And since these people are so isolated from the rest of society, that means its really the only life they've ever known. The interview posted in this thread with Lauren Drain is revealing.

I hope those that leave find strength going forward and become productive members of society. I can't imagine the church's treatment of its female members being much better than its thoughts on gays.

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Megan and Grace Phelps leave Westboro [View all] OriginalGeek Feb 2013 OP

She can join her siblings that left years ago. Liberal_in_LA Feb 2013 #1

was there more than one? OriginalGeek Feb 2013 #3

If you look at who the Westboro refugees are bluestateguy Feb 2013 #4

Not all. backscatter712 Feb 2013 #8

and wasn't he actually Fred's son? zappaman Feb 2013 #11

He was, IIRC. backscatter712 Feb 2013 #14

and another Phelps boy left too, a few years back bluestateguy Feb 2013 #15

Well forgive me too! OriginalGeek Feb 2013 #21

Goes to show what a piece of work Fred Phelps is. n/t backscatter712 Feb 2013 #22

I think there was quite a bit of abuse of these women... joeybee12 Feb 2013 #17

on documentary, he said others left, some returned. I think there are a few that broke away Liberal_in_LA Feb 2013 #26

I agree, but forgiveness is possible. hrmjustin Feb 2013 #2

Oh I definitely believe in forgiveness OriginalGeek Feb 2013 #6

There are a few that left and never went back. hrmjustin Feb 2013 #7

she should talk about what changed , wasn't she one of the more vocal members ? JI7 Feb 2013 #5

Apparently they left last November OriginalGeek Feb 2013 #10

so she was exposed to the hypocrisy of her church based on the bible, but JI7 Feb 2013 #13

When you're in it OriginalGeek Feb 2013 #20

So she still thinks that being gay is a sin. yardwork Feb 2013 #38

Sure seems that way OriginalGeek Feb 2013 #39

I feel badly for her Marrah_G Feb 2013 #9

It takes a shit ton of courage to turn your entire world upside down! zappaman Feb 2013 #12

Hopefully she finds some emotional support Marrah_G Feb 2013 #18

I feel the same way obamanut2012 Feb 2013 #23

There are days... Marrah_G Feb 2013 #24

lol did you ever watch "Super Friends"? obamanut2012 Feb 2013 #35

Activate!!!!!!!! Marrah_G Feb 2013 #36

+1 obamanut2012 Feb 2013 #37

I had them on my twitter for awhile. TrogL Feb 2013 #16

I'll give these lunatics credit for one thing....... truegrit44 Feb 2013 #19

Kudos to them for leaving. Terra Alta Feb 2013 #25

I don't think you're giving these two enough credit fujiyama Feb 2013 #27

I don't know if you are right or not. It's possible for sure. OriginalGeek Feb 2013 #28

One by One. Heathen57 Feb 2013 #29

Well, when you start boycotting Bon Jovi concerts rocktivity Feb 2013 #30

lolwat? OriginalGeek Feb 2013 #31

As Metallica might say, sad but true. rocktivity Feb 2013 #33

lolz! OriginalGeek Feb 2013 #34

Kevin Smith talked about texting with Megan a lot. VenusRising Feb 2013 #32