Fred Phelps

American lawyer and founder of a church

Fred Phelps - Activists & Humanitarians born 1929
Born

1929
97 years ago

Died
Category

Activists & Humanitarians

Country

United States

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A lawyer and pastor, founded the Westboro Baptist Church in 1955 in Topeka, Kansas. The church became widely recognized for its controversial protests and demonstrations against various social issues, particularly its anti-LGBTQ+ stance. Phelps led the church, promoting its ideologies and participating in numerous high-profile protests. The organization gained national attention through its picketing at military funerals, claiming it was a message from God about the nation's moral decline. Phelps remained a polarizing figure until his death in 2014.

Founded Westboro Baptist Church

Led protests against military funerals

Promoted controversial theological positions

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