Nathan Phelps

Nathan "Nate" Phelps (born November 1958) is an author, speaker on religion and child abuse, and an LGBT advocate.^[1] Phelps is the seventh child of Pastor Fred Phelps, and has been estranged from the majority of his family since his 18th birthday.^[2] Phelps has since declared himself an atheist. He is known for his open criticism of the Westboro Baptist Church through literature, interviews, public speaking at atheist conventions and his website. He states that his father abused him and the other Phelps children and believes that the church is an organization for his father to "vent his rage and anger."^[3]

References

1. ^ Sarah Hampson (2010-06-28). "After years of silence, Nate Phelps faces off with his anti-gay father". The Globe and Mail. http://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/family-and-relationships/after-years-of-silence-nate-phelps-faces-off-with-his-anti-gay-father/article1621441/. 
2. ^ "On The Inside". Southern Poverty Law Center. Spring 2001. http://www.splcenter.org/get-informed/intelligence-report/browse-all-issues/2001/spring/a-city-held-hostage/on-the-inside. 
3. ^ Ric Anderson (2006-07-23). "Phelps' son speaks out". The Topeka Capital-Journal. http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_qn4179/is_20060723/ai_n16666550/. 

External links

• Nate Phelps
• Interview with Phelps on irreligiosophy.com
• The Uncomfortable Grayness of Life, a speech by Phelps

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