This is interesting in a sad kind of way - this "church" embodies the shadow side of religion in a more obvious form than any we have seen in our lifetimes. It seems that these people are damaged in some fundamental way that is beyond my comprehension.

Brainwashed by the Westboro Baptist Church

VICE followed the story of the Westboro Baptist Church as families split and children were brainwashed into picketing funerals and bashing homosexuals.

During that time, VICE interviewed more than a dozen members of the reviled group, including some of the only members not related by blood, the Drains.

They welcomed the filmmakers into their homes and gave them access to 17 years of home video footage. In return, they produced an unbiased look into the lives of one of America’s most despised organizations.

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Watch the full documentary now (playlist – 40 minutes)