Rev. Michael Spangler had the following interactions at Winston-Salem’s “Pride” parade this weekend:
"You're a disgusting sodomite."
— Michael Spangler (@spanglermt) June 14, 2026
The man I told this followed me yelling. Moving quickly through the hostile crowd, I was pushed into a table, then a woman blocked my way. But the Lord kept us safe.
The message I repeated the whole time: "God destroyed Sodom." pic.twitter.com/7PDfiaXqrv
"You lied to me."
— Michael Spangler (@spanglermt) June 14, 2026
This one is personal. I passed a booth of a liberal "church" I grew up going to, and confronted them for lying to me and my family about God.
God mercifully rescued me from such hypocrisy. May he rescue many more. pic.twitter.com/BFq8Yom30a
Spangler demonstrates courage acting on his Christian convictions. He has taken a number of edgy positions that have drawn criticism and scrutiny. However, I do not see his detractors demonstrating such a bold witness.
Michael Spangler demonstrated true courage by throwing himself into that pit of evil vipers.
I agree, Fred. It is very rare that a member of the clergy would go into the lion’s den and directly engage in justified confrontation of the LGBT forces and their celebrated events.