Ever get that nagging feeling that simply living out your faith in America is becoming something of an extreme sport? You’re not alone. For years now, people who hold dear to traditional values have watched, often in disbelief, as the goalposts of acceptable public expression seem to shift further and further away from anything resembling common sense or, dare we say, reverence.

It’s a slow creep, sometimes a blatant shove, but the message from certain corners of society feels increasingly clear: your beliefs are welcome, as long as you keep them to yourself, preferably in a locked room, with the curtains drawn.

But here’s the thing about bedrock American principles: they don’t just fade away because a noisy, intolerant few wish they would. They require champions, leaders who understand that “freedom of religion” isn’t a quaint suggestion but a non-negotiable pillar of our republic. And frankly, it’s about time we saw that kind of leadership pushing back against the tide of politically correct bullying that masquerades as progress, especially when it spills over into outright hostility in cities that seem to have forgotten what made this country great.

And wouldn’t you know it, the latest proof of this lunacy comes to us from the People’s Republic of Seattle, where a Christian group learned firsthand what “tolerance” looks like in a city run by officials who seem to think faith is a provocation. The group, Mayday USA, had a permit – a permit, mind you – to hold a concert in Cal Anderson Park. Their crime? Being Christian and daring to gather publicly. The response? Antifa militants, those ever-present champions of “peace,” showed up and attacked them. But it’s what happened next that really takes the cake.

Seattle’s Democrat Mayor, Bruce Harrell, instead of condemning the thugs, decided to blame the victims. He called the Christian gathering a “far-right rally” designed “to provoke a reaction by promoting beliefs that are inherently opposed to our city’s values.” Opposed to the city’s values? Since when is peaceful assembly and religious expression opposed to American values, Mr. Mayor? Twenty-three arrests were made among the militants, but you wouldn’t know it from Harrell’s victim-blaming statement.

Plot Twist: The Mayor’s Office Played Them!

But hold on, because the hypocrisy here reaches levels that are almost comical, if it weren’t so infuriating. It turns out, according to The Post Millennial, Mayor Harrell’s own administration was the one that suggested Mayday USA hold their event in Cal Anderson Park! The Christian group had initially proposed Pike Street, near the famous market. So, the very location Harrell decried as a deliberate affront to the “LGBTQ+ communities” and “trans neighbors” was, in fact, a city-suggested venue. You just can’t make this stuff up. They were set up, plain and simple.

Thankfully, we now have an administration in the White House that believes the First Amendment isn’t just for people waving certain flags. President Trump’s FBI has taken notice of this targeted violence.

From ‘The Post Millennial’ (reporting on a tweet attributed to “Dan Bongino of the FBI”):

“We have asked our team to fully investigate allegations of targeted violence against religious groups at the Seattle concert. Freedom of religion isn’t a suggestion.”

That, my friends, is what leadership looks like. “Freedom of religion isn’t a suggestion.” Let that sink in. Finally, a federal government willing to stand up for the rights of all Americans, not just those who toe the progressive line.

The Faithful Fight Back: Seattle Christians Roar!

Did the Christians of Seattle cower in the face of this intimidation and official betrayal? Not a chance. Led by Pastor Russell Johnson of Pursuit church, they organized what officials called the largest pro-Christian rally at Seattle City Hall in history. Their message was clear: “Christians will not be intimidated into silence, particularly by city leaders.” They gathered, they sang, they prayed, and they demanded Mayor Harrell’s resignation for his blatant religious bigotry. They showed the courage that seems to be in such short supply among so many elected officials these days.

Seattle City Hall is flooded with Christians! Despite the political violence from Antifa and trans activists, as well as a condemnation from Mayor Harrell — the group of Christians say they will not be stopped from worshipping in the city. pic.twitter.com/5TR2iVDdjo

— Katie Daviscourt 📸 (@KatieDaviscourt) May 28, 2025

Antifa’s “Peaceful” Response: Chaos, Assaults, and More Arrests

And how did the self-proclaimed arbiters of tolerance, the Antifa militants and their “trans activist” allies, respond to this peaceful display of Christian faith and civic engagement? Exactly as you’d expect: with more violence and chaos. While the Christian rally inside was peaceful, the outskirts were a different story. Seattle police arrested eight leftist counter-protesters, all for assault. Imagine that – the “anti-fascists” acting like, well, fascists.

The list of their thuggery is shameful. Journalist Jonathan Choe was physically targeted and assaulted. A young mother holding her baby was surrounded and intimidated by a hostile mob, requiring a large police response and another arrest. Even the police themselves were targeted and forced to retreat for their own safety at one point. And in a particularly vile act, a man who had detransitioned from a gender transition was reportedly mobbed, robbed, and assaulted by these black-clad militants, all because of his anti-trans stance. So much for “love wins.”

This isn’t just a scuffle in a park; it’s a snapshot of a much larger battle for the soul of America. It’s about whether people of faith will be allowed to live and express their beliefs freely, or if they’ll be bullied into submission by radical ideologues and the city officials who enable them. The events in Seattle are a stark reminder of what’s at stake. But they also show that with courage, resilience, and an administration in Washington that actually believes in the Constitution, the tide can be turned. The fight for faith and freedom continues, and thank God we have a President willing to engage in it.

Key Takeaways:

• Seattle Christians faced leftist violence, then outrageous blame from their Democrat Mayor.
• Trump’s FBI investigates anti-Christian attacks, signaling new protection for religious freedom.
• Seattle’s faithful courageously protest, demanding accountability and refusing to be silenced.

Sources: The Post Millennial, The Post Millennial