Westboro Baptist Church of child abuse, broken dreams, and broken people. The song is not the original song that was made with the vid. I had to change the song so Utube gave me a big list to pick from. The new song is called “Savior” by Justin Jude. Cult members believe that they are privy to special truths and insights not known to the general community, and that it is their mission to spread this knowledge to others. Cults create a custom vocabulary for their members. New words are invented, existing words are redefined, and a jargon of trite and pat cliches is developed. A cult provides a surrogate family for its members, who feel somehow separated and at odds with mainstream society. Central to almost all cults is the founding member, a figure who through the strength of their own conviction is able to attract others to their cause. Cults often craft alternative interpretations of world events, both present and historical, that serve to reinforce their belief system. Cults tend to have a very limited life. The hype and fervor can only sustain the devotion of the members for so long, and eventually they will look to other sources for inspiration – those leaving a cult are frequently drawn into another within a short time. “Characteristics of a Cult” Popular Manipulative Controlling and authoritative: This message is from God; I am a prophet… You must follow these rules… Fear-inducing Legalistic Condemning Conformity Exclusivity Financial involvement Isolation from …
Pastor Deacon Fred kicks off the 2007 Atheist Alliance Convention with firm rebukes to all attending. More information at: atheistalliance.org
7/21/09 – The members of the Westboro Baptist Church came to Chicago to picket various locations, and I was there to record the shenanegans. Happy viewing!
Several members of the Westboro Baptist Church protest Portland University’s Queer Resource Center. This was one of many weekly class projects, the assignment being to film an event documentary style.
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