My Roper Washer Just Stopped Working And The Drum Is Full With Water And Cloths Could It Be The Lid Switch And How Do I Lift The Top Of The Washer To Replace It?

You may have something stuck in the pump... My friends has one and a baby sock got stuck in the pump assembly binding the gears, that pump also controls the spin... It ruined the motor bushing too.. Disconnect the hose at the bottom of the washer on both sides of the pump and look in there, it is possible it is the same problem

I had the same problem. It was a baby sock stuck in the pump, which in turn wouldn't let the motor run. I have a direct drive motor with a shaft on each side, one for the transmission and the other side for the pump. You wouldn't think anything could be sucked through the small drain holes in the tub, but it did. Mine was a 5 minute fix and only required a pair of pliers for the spring loaded hose clamps.

Put a knife in the slot and see if it helps it to go
if not it may be your belt