In the heart of Seattle, Washington, a Christian event is set to take place on August 30, 2025, and it's already drawing the ire of a leftist group.
The Seattle Palestine Action Network has declared its intention to protest the gathering, which is being hosted by Christian singer and songwriter Sean Feucht. This isn't the first time such an event has sparked controversy in the city.
Back in May, similar Christian gatherings were marred by violence, leading to several arrests and even an FBI investigation.
According to the Daily Caller, the activist group announced their plans via an Instagram post, stating their intention to "greet the fascists bright and early." The post also referred to Feucht as a "hate pastor" and accused him of planning to "spew anti-queer and trans rhetoric."
In preparation for the protest, the group has invited supporters to a potluck and sleepover the day before the event, with the aim to "disrupt the fascists before they even start!"
Feucht, a self-proclaimed missionary, activist, author, and musician, is no stranger to controversy. His mission to ignite a Christian revival across the country has been met with both support and opposition. His upcoming event in Seattle, titled "Revive in 25," is just one of many he has planned. Feucht's political leanings are also clear, having met with both President Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, and publicly supporting the president before the November elections.
The Seattle Palestine Action Network's planned protest is reminiscent of previous disruptions at Christian gatherings in the city. In May, black-clothed, Antifa-style protesters disrupted a gathering in Cal Anderson Park hosted by the conservative Christian group Mayday USA. The scenes that unfolded were disturbing, with a leftist mob surrounding a woman with a baby, shouting at her and preventing her from leaving the premises.
In response to the May incidents, Democratic Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell blamed the Christians, labeling the event a "far-right rally" intended to "provoke a reaction by promoting beliefs that are inherently opposed to our citys values, in the heart of Seattles most prominent LGBTQ+ neighborhood."
The FBI, however, took a different stance. Deputy Director Dan Bongino stated that "freedom of religion isn't a suggestion." While the agency did not comment on specific groups or events, it affirmed its commitment to respecting the rights of individuals to peacefully exercise their First Amendment rights. The FBI also pledged to work with partners to investigate any individuals inciting violence and engaging in criminal activity and violations of federal law.
Cal Anderson Park, the site of the upcoming event, is located in the same neighborhood where Black Lives Matter rioters established the "Capitol Hill Autonomous Zone" (CHAZ), a police-free area that experienced multiple shootings after city officials relinquished control to anarchists for several days. Former Democratic Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan eventually ordered police to disperse the zone after roughly three weeks of chaos.
As the date of Feucht's event approaches, it remains to be seen how the city will handle the planned protest by the Seattle Palestine Action Network and whether the gathering will proceed peacefully or descend into the kind of violence witnessed in May.
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