American Christian worship leader Sean Feucht continues to face issues in securing venues for his Christian worship concerts across Canada, with Winnipeg becoming the latest city to delay permit approval for his planned August 20 event in Central Park.City of Winnipeg has not yet issued a permit for Feucht's concert, stating that the application from his worship organization Burn 24-7 remains incomplete. This follows a pattern of venue cancellations and permit denials that have disrupted his Canada-US Revival 2025 tour..Montreal church fined $2,500 for hosting MAGA-supporting Christian artist Sean Feucht.Six venues across Eastern Canada, Quebec, and Ontario have denied or revoked permits for Feucht's worship events this week, all citing public safety concerns. Feucht has described these actions as religious persecution targeting his Christian faith and worship activities.Feucht emphasized the difference in treatment, noting that other events with “controversial” speakers proceed without similar restrictions..Feucht's tour focuses on Christian worship and prayer gatherings. Videos from his events show primarily musical performances featuring traditional Christian worship songs, with Feucht leading crowds in worship with his guitar and band.The worship leader has faced criticism for his conservative Christian positions, including his support for traditional marriage definitions and religious freedom during COVID-19 restrictions. .Federal gov’t transitions asylum seekers from hotels to community housing.He advocated for keeping places of worship open during the pandemic when many were subject to closure orders.Local opposition to the Central Park event has emerged from some community members who disagree with Feucht's religious views. Lesley Harrison, minister of Knox United Church, expressed concern about accommodating what she considers incompatible perspectives in the diverse neighbourhood..Charlie Eau from Trans Manitoba also opposed the permit, arguing that Feucht's traditional Christian teachings could be harmful to certain community members. "This person's views are directly harmful to and make vulnerable the very people that live in the Central Park neighbourhood," said Eau. "It needs to be stopped." .Major US healthcare providers pause ‘gender affirming’ surgeries for minors, amid Trump pressure.Both have called for the city to deny the application.However, legal experts note the constitutional protections surrounding religious expression in public spaces. Richard Moon, a University of Windsor professor specializing in freedom of expression and religion, explained that cities face significant legal constraints when denying permits based on religious content.."Generally speaking, we're talking about a public space, and if an individual wants to engage in speech that is not otherwise unlawful, then they have a right to engage in that speech," Moon told CBC News.Canadian courts have established narrow definitions for restricting religious speech, requiring evidence of extreme content that vilifies specific groups. The legal standard demands that speech reach levels calling for violence or describing groups as subhuman before restrictions can apply..Vaping, nicotine pouches easier on gums than smoking cigarettes .Moon noted that determining whether religious speech crosses legal boundaries typically occurs after events through police investigation, making pre-event permit denials legally problematic for municipalities.Despite the permit challenges, Feucht has found alternative venues. .He successfully held an event at a Montreal church on Friday, where he led worship music despite protesters gathering outside the building. While a smoke bomb was thrown into the venue, police reported no charges were filed.The pattern of venue cancellations has raised questions about religious freedom and equal access to public spaces for faith-based events. .US hikes softwood lumber duties by 20.56%.Feucht's supporters argue that his worship gatherings face disproportionate scrutiny compared to other public events, highlighting concerns about potential discrimination against Christian expression in public forums.The Winnipeg permit decision remains pending as city officials continue reviewing the incomplete application.
