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Their hatred, and seeking of publicity, goes beyond homosexuality. They also protested the [[Pope]]'s visit, calling him the [[anti-Christ]].<ref>http://www.adl.org/special_reports/wbc/default.asp</ref>
Their hatred, and seeking of publicity, goes beyond homosexuality. They also protested the [[Pope]]'s visit, calling him the [[anti-Christ]].<ref>http://www.adl.org/special_reports/wbc/default.asp</ref>
==Snyder v. Phelps==
In 2011 the church's speech was ruled as protected by the [[First Amendment]] in the case ''Snyder v. Phelps''. The Church, represented by daughter of the pastor Shirley Phelps, had picketed a Marine's funeral, and the Marine's father had sued for intentional infliction of emotional distress. The [[ACLU]] and [[NPR]], amongst others, had filed amicus briefs in favor of Phelps, while many Congressmen filed on behalf of Snyder. [[Chief Justice]] [[John Roberts]] wrote, "As a Nation we have chosen a different course—to protect even hurtful speech on public issues to ensure that we do not stifle public debate. That choice requires that we shield West- boro from tort liability for its picketing in this case."
== Also See ==
==See also==
* [[Fred Phelps]]
* [[Fred Phelps]]