Louis Theroux: Documentary

The religious 'cult' that is shown in the documentary show clear signs of extremism when carrying out all of the events. In the beginning of the documentary, Shirley Phelps is introduced as a character that seems to be acknowledged as one of those that has firm belief in all of what she takes part in. All of which is portrayed through, her general view of the larger world around her. Around 3minutes into the documentary, Shirly Phelps is questioned on why she believes Barrack Obama is the Anti-christ, all of what she says seems fairly Linear to what she thinks about her beliefs, none of what she says branches out in depth. She doesn't come to acknowledge and explain any of her beliefs with deeper meaning, this makes it all the more offensive when she and her group talks about certain groups of people or individuals.

The Westboro baptist church genuinely do not take a blind eye to anyone who seems to be against or even neutral against of their odds. They do their absolute best to make sure that the society or world that they live in, knows all of what they do. Throughout the documentary, we are told that they keep in touch with small media groups as the group has it's own sense of interest, when in touch with the outside world, they hope that those that do not follow their 'cult' will soon come to follow after witnessing what is so apparently 'predetermined' for each and every single individual that divides themselves from the WBC's beliefs.

Some of what the church does seems very contradictory in a sense as members had tend to leave even with beliefs that seem so strong. For example, one of the daughters named, 'Lauren', had been in the group before Louis had visited last, and her belief in the WBC seemed very firm and fixed. When talking about the idea of boyfriends and marriage, she seemed like she knew exactly what she was referring to when she mentioned, sin and hell. The idealism of it all makes it seems so extreme that it is almost exaggerated with what they do. Some group members seem to empathize with those that do not consist within the 'Cult', as shown at 47:00 minutes. Megan consistently talks about how 'Sorry' she felt for the guy that stayed in contact with. When with Steve, at 52:00 minutes and further, we are shown that the whole idea of making feel distraught and unworthy makes them feel somewhat replenished, as all of what he wants is for all to be set with those that love the 'king' and nothing more, however, we see a lack in empathy from this certain Character. Throughout the documentary we are given hints in where there may be doubt, when Louis interviews families after certain people had left, they seem to find it difficult to discuss any of which they feel, and answers seemed to be kept very brief.