[GUEST ACCESS MODE: Data is scrambled or limited to provide examples. Make requests using your API key to unlock full data. Check https://lunarcrush.ai/auth for authentication information.]  Tablesalt 🇨🇦 [@Tablesalt13](/creator/twitter/Tablesalt13) on x 78.6K followers Created: 2025-07-26 14:06:47 UTC On July 25, 2025, a controversial incident occurred at Église MR, a Spanish-speaking church in Montreal’s Plateau-Mont-Royal borough, where U.S. Christian rock musician Sean Feucht held a worship concert as part of his “Revive in 25” Let Us Worship tour. Feucht, known for his affiliation with the MAGA movement and outspoken views on issues like abortion, gender identity, and LGBTQ+ rights, faced significant opposition from the City of Montreal and local activists.The city attempted to shut down the event, citing that the church lacked the necessary permits to host the concert. Catherine Cadotte, a spokesperson for Mayor Valérie Plante, stated that the event went against Montreal’s values of “inclusion, solidarity, and respect” and that notices of violation would be issued if it proceeded. Despite this, Feucht and the church, led by Pastor Byron, proceeded with the event, framing it as a church service rather than a performance, with Feucht arguing that no permit was required for worship inside a church. The concert drew protests from dozens of demonstrators, including anti-fascist groups, who gathered outside the church, chanting anti-Trump and anti-fascist slogans. Tensions escalated as protesters surrounded the church entrance, and at least one protester was arrested by Montreal police, who formed a perimeter around the venue. During the event, two smoke bombs were reportedly thrown inside the church, allegedly by an individual associated with Antifa, though Feucht claimed the police did not intervene significantly. Feucht and his supporters portrayed the opposition as an attack on religious freedom, with Feucht praising Pastor Byron and his wife Amanda for refusing to cancel the event despite pressure from the city. He claimed the pastor had been “pressured, threatened, and attacked” for hosting the concert. The event went ahead with a small group of attendees inside, engaging in song and prayer, while the protest crowd thinned out by 8:30 p.m. This incident followed a pattern of cancellations for Feucht’s Canadian tour, with permits revoked in cities like Halifax, Charlottetown, Moncton, Quebec City, Gatineau, and Vaughan due to public safety concerns and his controversial political stances. Feucht framed the opposition as religious discrimination, while critics cited his MAGA affiliation and views as sources of tension. The City of Montreal later confirmed it would fine the church for proceeding without a permit. The incident highlighted debates over freedom of expression, religious rights, and public safety in the context of politically charged events. XXXXXX engagements  **Related Topics** [maga](/topic/maga) [Post Link](https://x.com/Tablesalt13/status/1949109145883353546)
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Created: 2025-07-26 14:06:47 UTC
On July 25, 2025, a controversial incident occurred at Église MR, a Spanish-speaking church in Montreal’s Plateau-Mont-Royal borough, where U.S. Christian rock musician Sean Feucht held a worship concert as part of his “Revive in 25” Let Us Worship tour. Feucht, known for his affiliation with the MAGA movement and outspoken views on issues like abortion, gender identity, and LGBTQ+ rights, faced significant opposition from the City of Montreal and local activists.The city attempted to shut down the event, citing that the church lacked the necessary permits to host the concert. Catherine Cadotte, a spokesperson for Mayor Valérie Plante, stated that the event went against Montreal’s values of “inclusion, solidarity, and respect” and that notices of violation would be issued if it proceeded. Despite this, Feucht and the church, led by Pastor Byron, proceeded with the event, framing it as a church service rather than a performance, with Feucht arguing that no permit was required for worship inside a church.
The concert drew protests from dozens of demonstrators, including anti-fascist groups, who gathered outside the church, chanting anti-Trump and anti-fascist slogans. Tensions escalated as protesters surrounded the church entrance, and at least one protester was arrested by Montreal police, who formed a perimeter around the venue. During the event, two smoke bombs were reportedly thrown inside the church, allegedly by an individual associated with Antifa, though Feucht claimed the police did not intervene significantly.
Feucht and his supporters portrayed the opposition as an attack on religious freedom, with Feucht praising Pastor Byron and his wife Amanda for refusing to cancel the event despite pressure from the city. He claimed the pastor had been “pressured, threatened, and attacked” for hosting the concert. The event went ahead with a small group of attendees inside, engaging in song and prayer, while the protest crowd thinned out by 8:30 p.m.
This incident followed a pattern of cancellations for Feucht’s Canadian tour, with permits revoked in cities like Halifax, Charlottetown, Moncton, Quebec City, Gatineau, and Vaughan due to public safety concerns and his controversial political stances. Feucht framed the opposition as religious discrimination, while critics cited his MAGA affiliation and views as sources of tension.
The City of Montreal later confirmed it would fine the church for proceeding without a permit. The incident highlighted debates over freedom of expression, religious rights, and public safety in the context of politically charged events.
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