PNW STAFF
It was a Friday night like so many others in churches across North America--worshipers gathering to sing, pray, and encounter God. But in Montreal, this peaceful gathering turned into a political battleground. City officials targeted a church, fined it $2,500, and sent inspectors mid-service--not because of public safety concerns, but because they didn't like who was leading worship.
That man was Sean Feucht--a U.S.-based Christian musician and pastor known for his "Let Us Worship" movement, which began during COVID lockdowns in response to government efforts to silence churches. His gatherings have since swept across the U.S. and Canada, drawing crowds hungry for public worship and spiritual awakening.
But in Montreal, his presence triggered the city's ire.
Officials refused to grant a permit for the worship event, even though it was held on private church property. A spokesperson for Mayor Valérie Plante publicly stated that the event "ran counter to the values of inclusion, solidarity, and respect that are championed in Montreal." Translation? They didn't like Feucht's faith or his politics.
Instead of respecting freedom of religion, city leaders weaponized bureaucracy. When the service went ahead anyway, city inspectors entered the church during worship--snapping photos, allegedly building a case against the congregation. Then came the $2,500 fine.
But that wasn't the worst of it.
During the service, Antifa protesters stormed the property. One man made his way into the sanctuary, pulled smoke bombs from his pockets, lit them, and hurled them toward Feucht on stage. It was a violent and shocking moment--yet no arrests were made. No charges filed. No meaningful police response followed.
Let that sink in: a church was fined for worshiping. But the man who attacked it? Walked away untouched.
This isn't just a case of overreach. It's a warning sign.
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