The Phelps family preached what they call "God's grace," carrying signs that read, "FAG CHURCH," "FAG PRIEST," and "DYKE NUNS."
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"[Homosexuals] absolutely will go to hell," said Westboro's attorney, Shirley Phelps-Roper, before the play's last show. "If you are living life in unrepentant sin, you have no outcome but hell."
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Protesters from Phelps' congregation lined up at the intersection of Gilbert and Market streets from 7 to 8 p.m., hoisting signs that read, "God blew up the shuttle," "Matt in Hell," and "AIDS is God's cure."
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Counter-protesters wielded signs that read, "Hate can suck my dildo," "Hate is not an Iowa City value," and "Separation of Church and Hate."
Anti-gay group meets resistance