An ex-member of the Westboro baptist church speaks out on the internet

The Westboro baptist church is infamous worldwide for its preaching of hate. Several documentaries have been made about the church who often stand outside the funerals of soldiers proclaiming that "God hates Fags" and other absurd messages of hate. 


On the internet forum site Reddit, Nate Phelps, who is the sixth of church leader Fred Phelps' 13 children, offered to answer questions about his upbringing as a member of this extreme and controversial branch of Christianity. 


Nate, who left the church on his 18th birthday and is now an atheist describes his feeling towards his father "I think my father is a hateful person first. The religious beliefs gave him a forum and permission to be cruel to the world." The post was made just eight hours ago but has already spawned some 3606 comments.


Louis Theroux has filmed two documentaries about the Westboro baptist church. Theroux is often criticized for aggravating and exaggerating his subjects but Nate describes the documentaries "I've seen both of them. You get a pretty accurate idea of who they are, especially my old man." 


For an insight into what makes the Westboro Baptist church such a controversial subject, below are several videos that will inform you of their practices. Watch Louis Theroux documentary about the Westboro Baptist Church below. 

The Most Hated Family In America (Part One)

The Most Hated Family In America (Part Two)

Part Three

                                      

Ubisoft release plans to have Tom Clancy's Splintercell feature on the big screen

There is already a series of novels and several comic books based on Tom Clancy's Splintercell, but soon fans will be able to head to the big screen for their fix of Splintercell. The game rose to fame in the Playstation One days and is endorsed by Tom Clancy, it has developed a strong following since then.

Ubisoft, the company behind the games say that the stealthy and tactical game would adapt well to being a Hollywood blockbuster. However, some fans are sceptical and feel that a blockbuster, if not produced correctly could potentially cheapen the overall feel of the franchise and alienate the fan base.

This news comes shortly after Sony announced that they were developing a film based on Assasins Creed. Warner Bros and Paramount pictures are in dispute as to who gains the rights to produce a Splintercell movie although rumours indicate that Paramount will be victorious in the bid.

Microsoft to release tablet that could rival the Ipad

Microsoft are set to release a tablet next week that experts say could potentially rival the Ipad series from Apple. Tablets became a popular piece of equipment following Apples Ipad. This will be the first tablet that Microsoft have released since their rise to popularity. There are several expectations from technology fans, some expect it to crash and burn whilst others expect the Microsoft tablet to be excellent and rival the Ipad. Stay tuned for a full review of the tablet and its commercial success on this site when it is released.

Brookes support of PM Cameron is exposed

Text messages sent to David Camerom from Rebekka Brookes have been revealed as part of the evidense againsy Brookes.

The text messages described a close personal and more importantly professional relationship. If you read my post about spotting bullshit in the news this is a testemant to the power and influence that journalists have in politics.

A specific quote that has been quoted frequently is "We are in this together." This sentance sounds awfully sinister given the circumstances. The Sun and The News of the World famously switched allegiance from Labour to Conservative in 2010.

It also seems ironic that an investigation sparked by phone hacking would look at the phones of the defendants to gain information.

Scientist calls for the legalization of pure ecstasy (MDMA)

Another story that has developed today, although it will probably not feature in any of the national newspapers, is that scientists researching the effects and health implications of pure ecstasy,(also know as MDMA)have concluded that MDMA could be legalized along with an age restriction much like the way that alcohol is distributed. This has proven to be a controversial statement, in no small part due to the fact that their are hundreds of deaths worldwide as a result of taking the drug.

Officials warn that street sold MDMA holds several dangers

Dr. John Halpern, a Harvard Medical School assistant professor who has been studying the drug for 15 years said “it appears . . . it can be safely administered, certainly through research,” 

He hopes that in the next few years Canada will be able to structure a “sensible” MDMA strategy.

Rick Doblin, a scientist from Vancouver said of the drug "There are problems with criminalization, there are problems with legalization,” he said. “But the problems with criminalization are worse.”[SIC]


Officials from the University of Vancouver say that the health risks lay not in the pure ecstasy but in the batches of the substance which are cooked up by street gangs and drug dealers to be sold on the street. They added that taking pure ecstasy is safe in a controlled environment and the complications that come from street made MDMA are the biggest danger involved in the taking of the drug.

Movie News: Hollywood to make two movies about the life of Steve Jobs

Young Steve Jobs will be played by Hollywood A-lister Ashton Kutcher

Less than a year after Steve Jobs lost his battle with cancer, two biographical films are set to be made in Hollywood. The first which will be named "jOBS" will star Ashton Kutcher as Steve Jobs and will focus on his early life ranging from 1971-2000. Filming of this movie has begun at Steve Jobs childhood home today.

As well as this, Aaron Sorkin who wrote blockbuster hit "The Social Network" is also writing a screenplay based on the life of Steve jobs. The actor who will play Jobs has not been chosen yet, although rumors include the likes of George Clooney and Noah Wyle. The film will be based on Jobs' autobiography and will cover his whole life including his struggle with cancer.

Sports news: Harry Redknapp has been sacked as Spurs manager

Harry Redknapp was fired as Spurs manager last night. There is a lot of speculation over what happened including a story saying Redknapp was initially going to be kept on but after a heated argument with Daniel Levy was shown the door.

Redknapp is clearly upset by his departure, which comes shortly after he expressed that  he "would leave Spurs if offered the England job." He has also said that he is "hungry to manage a new team."