Posted on 08/15/2023 11:17:58 PM PDT by Morgana
An alarming trend of arrests of Christians preaching the gospel in public spaces—a completely legal and constitutionally protected activity—is beginning to break of real and actual persecution in the United States. Just two weeks ago, we reported that a young teen was falsely arrested and charged while preaching the gospel on public property during a drag queen event at the behest of the sick and perverted event organizers. Abolitionist, Mike Gulley, falsely arrested for preaching in public area
Now, in a new video showing the arrest of a man, abolitionist Mike Gulley, preaching against abortion, the cop refuses to cite the ordinance he is breaking and, once again, arrests the man on false charges. The arrest took place in a public park at an art festival by South Bend, Indiana police.
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More from the same event, police falsely tell man that he is not allowed on public property because the permittee of the event claims it’s a “private event.” This is false and events on public property are always open to the public and cannot restrict constitutionally-protected speech.
After the man is placed in handcuffs, he’s then told that he’s being arrested for resisting arrest. Completely absurd. He’s also told that if he continues to call the cops “tyrants,” that he’s “provocating a police officer” and that he will be charged with that as well.
In the face of such blatant persecution, one thing is abundantly clear: The systematic silencing of Christian voices is not predicated on the legitimacy or legality of theses arrests. The objective here isn’t to win a legal battle, but to send a message that dampens spirits and sows seeds of hesitancy among those who dare to raise their voice for the cause of Christ. The mere act of detaining, regardless of the eventual court outcome, is their mechanism to suppress the truth in unrighteousness
It’s a calculated tactic—one that banks on the power of intimidation. For every Christian who’s falsely arrested, how many more are dissuaded from preaching publicly? How many see this and choose to remain silent? For the left, it doesn’t matter if these Christians win their cases in court, because the instant those handcuffs click shut, they’ve already scored a victory. It’s a victory of fear, of silencing, and of reshaping the public space. The underlying message is both cynical and clear: even if you win later, you lose now.
But we must not lose sight of the true battle at hand. This isn’t just about defending the rights of Christians to preach in public, it’s about defending the right to proclaim the name of Jesus as we, the Church, are called and commanded to do. When we are systematically muzzled, it’s not just an affront to every American’s freedom, it’s an affront to the mission of the Church.
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It’s becoming harder and harder to ‘Back the Blue’
I stopped in 2015 when the cops were allowing Trump supporters to be beaten after rallies
Gonna be a wealthy man once Liberty Counsel or ADF take the case. Thugster cop will be out of a job too hopefully as part of the deal.
Thats because it sounds like you were in the large camp of ignorants that actually believed cops are our friends and here to help us.
Let’s be clear, he was arrested for opposing our new woke overlords. As to the police, it’s amazing how quickly what were forces of good are becoming forces against good.
Just yesterday I praised the Denver cop who shot the guy who lunged at her.
TODAY we have a story about a COP being a complete and total asshole. THIS cop and all cops like him MAKE IT IMPOSSIBLE TO BACK THE BLUE! Looks like I’m back to “F the Blue”
My trust/respect for them is ZERO. ANY trust that was earned in Denver was just PISSED AWAY in Indiana.
Freeper lawyers can weigh in, but doesn’t this open them up to a lawsuit? Deprivation of rights under the color of the law, or some such?
If he was on public property and the video is accurate, he has a massive federal lawsuit and the cops will loose limited immunity.
The government will be accountable for massive damages and the cops will be both civilly and criminally liable.
Again assuming what we have here is accurate and the whole truth.
More jack-booted thug tactics from the boys in blue.
He was NOT Arrested, he was the victim of a FELONY KIDNAPPING, and the thug in the magic blues costume should be looking at LIFE IN PRISON.
In too many cases (most?) the cops are just the best equipped street gang you need to avoid,
Any and all damages should be paid out of the police pension fund and existing pensioners should receive a reduction commensurate with the judgement.
Watch behavior change really fast after that happens.
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