Protesters gathered outside Sure Foundation Baptist Church amidst the church's homophobic event called "Pray The Gay Away." Cass Jackson emphasized the importance of reminding church leaders about the existence and happiness of gender and sexual minorities. The church featured a sermon on "love thy neighbor" while continuing to endorse homophobic teachings, with Pastor Zhong claiming that protests only spread the church's message further. Additionally, the church denied entry to Charlize Jamieson, a trans woman, which raised concerns among community members about the ongoing hate and vitriol.
Cass Jackson stated, "What I know to be true is that these people really hate when other people are joyful, because they are not, and unfortunately have been indoctrinated into a backyard cult."
The church's Facebook post referenced Jack Hyles lamenting “The Sodomite Deception,” demonstrating continued support for homophobic messaging from church leaders.
Preacher Justin Zhong indicated that the protests served to amplify the church's message, stating, "Because the Word of God has power."
Charlize Jamieson expressed her dismay, saying, "I’m almost 70, and I’ve been a Christian most all of my life, and I’m bothered by the vitriol and the hate that’s come out of this."
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