Westboro Baptist Church Information

When Fred Phelps and everybody else in WBC dies, probably because somebody blew their church up while they were sleeping, I say we throw a HUGE party atop the ruins of their church. Hopefully, there will be plenty of drugs, booze, sex, strippers of both sexes, and all sorts of debauchery. Essentially, what I'm saying is, when these motherfuckers die, I thought what I'd do was, I'd party hard like I was one of those ponies.*  Now WHO'S WITH ME?!

 

(*check out http://ponibooru.413chan.net/post/view/90618?search=animated for the reference)

 

Alright, withhold those enthusiastic cheers for a second... Time to divulge some background information on Westboro Baptist Church. I'll give you some of their personal information first.

 

Physical Address:

 

Westboro Baptist Church

3701 SW 12th St

Topeka, KS 66604

 

(785) 273-0325 – Fred W. Phelps Sr., cell phone (785) 272-4135

 

Fred Phelps, Jr. (785) 273-0529

 

Benjamin Phelps (785) 273-0277 & (785) 273-1080

 

Shirley Roper (785) 272-8559

 

Charles Hockenbarger (785) 232-2485

 

Fax for Charles Hockenbarger (785) 233-4162

 

Phelps Family Law Office (785) 233-0766

 

Fax for Phelps Family Law Office (785) 969-9017

 

Westboro Baptist Church's websites...

 

godhatesfags.com

 

westborobaptistchurch.com

 

beastobama.com

 

godhatestheworld.com

 

godhatesamerica.com

 

priestsrapeboys.com

 

blogs.sparenot.com

 

jewskilledjesus.com

 

signmovies.com

 

godhatesislam.com

 

godhatesthemedia.com

 

Here are some details about each of the individual members of Westboro Baptist Church...

 

Fred Waldron Phelps, Sr. (founder and pastor of the Westboro Baptist Church, disbarred lawyer, activist, author; born 1929) and Margerie "Margie" M. Simms, wife of Fred Phelps (since 1952).

        Fred Phelps Jr. (lawyer, born 1953), son of Fred Phelps, and Betty Joan (Schurle) Phelps (lawyer, born c. 1952), second wife of Fred Phelps Jr. (Phelps Jr.'s first wife died under suspicious circumstances, see Former Members section below)

            Benjamin Phelps (designer of the Westboro website, born c. 1976), son of Fred Phelps Jr., and Mara Jones-Phelps, wife of Benjamin Phelps (daughter of Robert and Kathryn Jones, believed to be of Pittsburgh). They both have a daughter and son (born March 3, 2003 and March 13, 2006, respectively).

            Sara Phelps (reported age 24 as of February 2005), daughter of Fred Phelps Jr.

            Elizabeth "Libby" Phelps (reported age 22 as of March 2005), daughter of Fred Phelps Jr. She is one of the two Phelps granddaughters featured on a hidden camera interview broadcast by British television network Sky News.

            Jacob Z. Phelps, son of Fred Phelps Jr.

        Margie Jean Phelps (lawyer, born c. 1956), daughter of Fred Phelps. Margie is one of two Phelps daughters who write insulting response letters posted on the Westboro website; her collection can be found under the heading "Dear Margie". Phelps Chartered biography

        Shirley Lynn Phelps-Roper (lawyer, born c. 1957), daughter of Fred Phelps, and wife of Brent D. Roper (human resources lawyer for the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC), author, born c. 1963) (Brent is also her brother, as he was purportedly adopted by the Senior Phelps, however this is not confirmed). As with Margie, she writes insulting response letters posted on the website, under the heading "Dear Shirley". Shirley also is active in writing many of the WBC Epics. One of Shirley's many TV interviews Phelps Chartered biography

 

 

    Samuel Phelps-Roper (born c. 1979), son of Shirley Lynn Phelps-Roper, and Jennifer Hockenbarger (born c. 1977), wife of Samuel Phelps-Roper (since 2002)

    (see Hockenbarger clan discussion below)

    Joshua F. Phelps-Roper, daughter of Shirley Lynn Phelps-Roper.

    Margy "Megan" Phelps-Roper (reported age 13 as of November 1999), daughter of Shirley Lynn Phelps-Roper.

    Rebekah Phelps-Roper, daughter of Shirley Lynn Phelps-Roper.

    Isaiah Phelps-Roper, son of Shirley Lynn Phelps-Roper.

    Zacharias Phelps-Roper, son of Shirley Lynn Phelps-Roper.

    Grace Phelps-Roper, daughter of Shirley Lynn Phelps-Roper.

    Gabriel Phelps-Roper, son of Shirley Lynn Phelps-Roper.

    Jonah Phelps-Roper, son of Shirley Lynn Phelps-Roper.

    Noah Phelps-Roper, son of Shirley Lynn Phelps-Roper.

    Luke Phelps-Roper, son of Shirley Lynn Phelps-Roper.

 

    Jonathan Baxter Phelps (lawyer, born c. 1959), son of Fred Phelps, and Paulette Phelps (Ossiander) (high school graduate, born c. 1960), wife of Jonathan Phelps (Jonathan and Paulette were disfellowshipped from Westboro, see below, but were readmitted in 1988). Jonathan is considered to be the Phelps child most like his father in terms of being confrontational with opponents; he is reported to be highly vulgar in such dealings. Phelps Chartered biography

        Jael Phelps (pronounced Jay-Ell, nursing student, unsuccessful Topeka City Council candidate in 2005, reported age 20 as of March 2005), daughter of Jonathan Baxter Phelps. Jael has been featured on MSNBC and several media outlets, and is one of Fred Sr.'s most ardent supporters. Along with Libby Phelps, she is featured on the Sky News interview.

        Joshua M. Phelps, son of Jonathan Baxter Phelps

        Jacob M. Phelps, son of Jonathan Baxter Phelps

        Joseph Phelps, son of Jonathan Baxter Phelps

    Rebekah Phelps-Davis (lawyer, born c. 1961), daughter of Fred Phelps, and Chris Davis (born c. 1955), husband of Rebekah Phelps-Davis and original member of Westboro Phelps Chartered biography

        Micaiah Phelps-Davis (reported age 12 as of May 2004), son of Rebekah Phelps-Davis

        Lydia Phelps-Davis, daughter of Rebekah Phelps-Davis

        Deborah Phelps-Davis, daughter of Rebekah Phelps-Davis

        Barak Phelps-Davis, son of Rebekah Phelps-Davis

    Elizabeth Marie Phelps (lawyer, former Counsel for the Shawnee County Sheriff's Department, born c. 1962), daughter of Fred Phelps

    Timothy "Tim/Timmy" B. Phelps (lawyer, born c. 1963), son of Fred Phelps, and LeAnn Phelps (Brown) (lawyer, born c. 1966), wife of Timothy "Tim/Timmy" Phelps

        Daniel Phelps, son of Timothy "Tim/Timmy" B. Phelps

        Timothy Phelps Jr., son of Timothy "Tim/Timmy" B. Phelps

        Hezekiah Phelps, son of Timothy "Tim/Timmy" B. Phelps

        Victoria Phelps, daughter of Timothy "Tim/Timmy" B. Phelps

        Benaiah Phelps, child of Timothy "Tim/Timmy" B. Phelps

        Danielle Phelps, daughter of Timothy "Tim/Timmy" B. Phelps

        Elisha Phelps, son of Timothy "Timmy" B. Phelps

        Caleb Phelps, son of Timothy "Timmy" B. Phelps

        Shirley Phelps, daughter of Timothy "Timmy" B. Phelps

    Rachel I. Phelps Hockenbarger (lawyer and YMCA fitness instructor, born c. 1965), daughter of Fred Phelps, and Charles F. Hockenbarger, husband of Rachel Phelps Hockenbarger (see Hockenbarger clan discussion below) Phelps Chartered biography

        Stephen Hockenbarger, son of Rachel I. Phelps Hockenbarger

        Rachel Hockenbarger, daughter of Rachel I. Phelps Hockenbarger

        Josaiah Hockenbarger, son of Rachel I. Phelps Hockenbarger

        Gideon Hockenbarger, son of Rachel I. Phelps Hockenbarger

    Abigail Phelps (lawyer and employee at SRS - Youth and Adult Services, Juvenile Offender Program, born c. 1968), daughter of Fred Phelps

 

In addition, Fred Phelps has one great-grandson named Seth Phelps; the exact lineage is unknown at this time. Another Phelps child, Malachai, was born in late 2005; it is unknown whether he is Fred Phelps' grandson or great-grandson.

The Hockenbargers

 

    Charles William "Bill" Hockenbarger, calendar operator, member of Christian Identity and long-time friend of Fred Phelps, and Mary Hockenbarger (child care provider), wife of Charles William "Bill" Hockenbarger (since 1953), original members of Westboro

        Karl D. Hockenbarger, son of Charles William "Bill" Hockenbarger, alledgedly a member of Christian Identity, and Deborah Kay Hockenbarger, wife of Karl D. Hockenbarger

            Jennifer Hockenbarger (born c. 1977), daughter of Karl D. Hockenbarger, and Sam Phelps-Roper (born c. 1979), husband of Jennifer Hockenbarger (since 2002) (see above)

            James Hockenbarger, son of Karl Hockenbarger

            Katherine Hockenbarger, daughter of Karl Hockenbarger

            David Hockenbarger, son of Karl Hockenbarger

            Charles F. Hockenbarger (born c. 1974), son of Karl Hockenbarger, and Rachel I. Phelps, wife of Charles F. Hockenbarger (see above)

                Stephen Hockenbarger, son of Rachel I. Phelps Hockenbarger and Charles F. Hockenbarger

                Rachel Hockenbarger, daughter of Rachel I. Phelps Hockenbarger and Charles F. Hockenbarger

                Josaiah Hockenbarger, son of Rachel I. Phelps Hockenbarger and Charles F. Hockenbarger

                Gideon Hockenbarger, son of Rachel I. Phelps Hockenbarger and Charles F. Hockenbarger

 

Other Westboro Members and supporters

 

    Steve Drain (video producer, author of "Hatemongers", a biography of Fred Phelps Sr. portraying him in a positive light) and Luci Drain, wife of Steve Drain (Luci has written at least one WBC Epic)

        Lauren Drain, oldest daughter of Steve Drain

        Taylor Drain, youngest daughter of Steve Drain, reported age 13 as of April 2005

    George Stutzman, original member of Westboro, marital status believed to be never married but unknown, some internet rumors have him previously involved in an affair with Margie Phelps (the daughter)

    Theresa Davis (relationship to Chris Davis, if any, is unknown)

 

 

 

 

Some background information on WBC (warning: INCREDIBLY long read)

 

At the funeral of gay murder victim Matthew Shepard, they held up signs reading "No Fags in Heaven" and "God Hates Fags." According to their Web site, they have staged "20,000" protests across the nation and around the world in the last decade.

Virulently homophobic, the Westboro Baptist Church has picketed the gay community at hundreds of events nationwide. Many of its fliers emphasize the race or religion of these individuals.

 

They believe that "God's hatred is one of His holy attributes." They are the congregants of the Westboro Baptist Church of Topeka, Kansas.

 

Incorporated in 1967 as a not-for-profit organization, the virulently homophobic Westboro Baptist Church (WBC) considers itself an "Old School (or, Primitive)" Baptist Church. The Church is led by the septuagenarian Reverend Fred Waldron Phelps Sr., and many WBC congregants are related to Phelps by blood. His wife, several of his children and dozens of his grandchildren frequent the church.

 

While WBC has picketed the gay community at hundreds of events nationwide, most of the individuals protested by the Church are not homosexual. In fact, WBC most often targets people it mistakenly claims are gay or those it believes to be encouraging homosexuality. Many WBC fliers emphasize the race or religion of these individuals, suggesting that the Church's hate spreads beyond its abhorrence of homosexuality. What appears to be anti-gay rhetoric is often a vehicle for WBC's anti-Semitism, hatred of other Christians, and even racism, though in the 1980s Fred Phelps received awards from the Greater Kansas City Chapter of Blacks in Government and the Bonner Springs branch of the NAACP for his work on behalf of Black clients.

 

Trained as a lawyer, Fred Phelps was disbarred in 1979 by the Kansas Supreme Court, which asserted that he had "little regard for the ethics of his profession." The formal complaint against Phelps charged that he misrepresented the truth in a motion for a new trial in a case he had brought, and that he held the defendant in the case up to "unnecessary public ridicule for which there is no basis in fact." Following his disbarment from Kansas State courts, Phelps continued to practice law in Federal courts. In 1985, nine Federal court judges filed a disciplinary complaint charging him and six of his family members, all attorneys, with making false accusations against them. The Phelpses fought the complaint but lost. In 1989, Fred Phelps agreed to surrender his license to practice law in Federal court in exchange for the Federal judges allowing the other members of his family to continue practicing in Federal court.

 

In 1991, WBC staged its first public demonstration, targeting a park in Topeka allegedly frequented by gays. Thousands of protests have followed, and WBC shows no sign of slowing down. In addition to speeches on the picket lines, the Church spreads its hateful message via faxed fliers and "News Releases." These faxed documents also appear at WBC's notorious Web site, Godhatesfags.com, along with photos of Church pickets and a schedule of upcoming demonstrations. A second WBC Web site, Godhatesamerica.com, contends that the United States is "doomed" because it supports gays. According to Fred Phelps, "God invented the Internet for us to preach on."