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The threat of arrest will not stop pro-family activists from bringing a gospel witness to a homosexual pride event this weekend in Philadelphia.On Sunday, the annual homosexual pride event known as "Outfest" will take place on the streets of Philadelphia. Three years ago, 11 Christians with Repent America were arrested and jailed for witnessing at the annual taxpayer-funded event. Since then, a federal lawsuit has been filed against the city of Philadelphia and Philly Pride Presents, Inc.-organizers of Outfest-for violation of civil rights.U.S. District Court Judge Lawrence Stengel ruled for the defendants in a summary judgment earlier this year, claiming the police were allowed to discriminate against the Christians out of safety concerns. However, Repent America director Michael Marcavage says although they may be arrested, Christians will be at Outfest on Sunday. "Scripture does teach that we must obey God rather than men. And God has called us to be a light in the darkness of Outfest. And the Bible teaches, in Romans Chapter 10, "How will they hear without a preacher?" says Marcavage.Marcavage says the Christians with Repent America do not have a message of hate. Instead, he says, the pro-family activists are motivated by God's love to warn sinners of the judgment to come and to speak the truth, regardless of the consequences. He stated that Judge Stengel's decision is that "if you have a contrary message at an event, the police-in concert with the organizers-can exclude you because you have a contrary message." He also argues that the ruling is a forerunner of what would commonly occur should hate crimes legislation become law.As in the days of Noah....
