The Outrageous God: Emotional Distress, Tort Liability, and the Limits of Religious Advocacy

By Jeffrey Shulman113 Penn St. L. Rev. 381.

When Matthew Snyder died fighting for his country, his memory was celebrated, and his loss mourned.  The Westboro Baptist Church conducted a celebration of a different kind by picketing near Matthew’s funeral service.   The church held signs that read, “You are going tohell,” “God hates you,” “Thank God for dead soldiers,” and “Semper fi fags.” . . . [keep reading]