Street preacher surrounded by attendees acting like animals in a spiritual battle against pride.

A Street Preacher Stands Strong Against Intimidation at Pride Event

In Seattle, a powerful display of intolerance unfolded at a “pride” event as attendees surrounded a street preacher, resorting to desperate tactics to drown out his message. One individual even went so far as to get in the preacher’s face and bark like a dog.

The incident was captured on video and shared by The Post Millennial on Twitter, who described the scene: “PRIDE SEATTLE: Attendees surround a street preacher and bark like rabid dogs as music blares in the background to drown him out.”

WARNING: The following video contains vulgar language that some viewers may find offensive.

PRIDE SEATTLE: Attendees surround a street preacher and bark like rabid dogs as music blares in the background to drown him out.

Video by: @KatieDaviscourt pic.twitter.com/6AKU0I5esH

— The Post Millennial (@TPostMillennial) June 26, 2023

Unsurprisingly, Twitter users had a lot to say about the incident. One user shared an ironic cartoon depicting a person dressed as a woman, shouting into a megaphone at a man offering a Bible, demanding that he stop pushing his beliefs.

pic.twitter.com/mjgnrBsWgo

— Jeff Cleghorn #18104 (@jeffcleghornga) June 26, 2023

Others turned to religious references, citing Jesus and the New Testament. One user reminded everyone that Jesus had warned of such opposition, while another quoted a passage from Matthew 10:15. Another user, who claimed not to be religious, commented on the preacher’s strength in the face of the crowd’s sinful behavior.

Jesus kinda warned him this would happen. Hope he keeps his resolve.

— Herman Hamburger (@LongLester) June 26, 2023

Yes he did , Matthew 10:15

Jesus said , Truly I say to you, it will be more tolerable for the land of Sodom and Gomorrah in the day of judgment than for that town

— D Lucky777 (@dluckyone777) June 26, 2023

I’m not even religious and he looks strong and steady and they look like all the deadly sins wrapped up in grotesque packages.

— HarmlessPirateRadio (@HarmlessRadio) June 26, 2023

One user expressed their outrage, calling the attendees “dirt” and condemning their lack of respect and grace towards their fellow man.

These people are dirt. Demand respect but give none, have no grace or regard for fellow man. A hideous display of narcissism and callousness.

— Candystriper (@idahofamfarm1) June 26, 2023

However, it would be a mistake to label this incident as a mere degeneration of the “pride” event. Such events are meant to showcase pride and acceptance, not intolerance.

The blaring music and attempts to obstruct the preacher’s view of his Bible were clear signs that the attendees were unwilling or unable to hear the Word of God. It raises the question of whether the barking young man’s behavior was influenced by something more sinister.

Regardless of one’s beliefs, it is impossible to ignore the strength and dignity displayed by the preacher in the face of such hostility. His actions serve as a powerful reminder of the love and forbearance exemplified by our Savior.

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