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Freedom Con: Thousands of Men Gather for Christianity and Feats of Strength
The New York Times • • nation
Key Points:
- Over 4,500 men gathered in central Washington for Freedom Con, a two-day event combining feats of strength, CrossFit contests, obstacle courses, and Christian worship focused on patriotism and masculinity.
- The event featured sermons, including one by pastor Mark Driscoll, who called heterosexual, sober men who marry and read the Bible "the new punk rock," encouraging attendees to reject "woke secular gay paganism."
- Attendees included men with their sons, pastors, brothers, and friends, emphasizing male bonding and political activism within a conservative Christian framework.
- Held near George, Washington, during America's 250th anniversary, the event highlighted an emerging right-wing movement centered on masculinity as a unifying force.
- Participants camped overnight and displayed symbols such as the Washington state flag and a "JESUS IS KING" banner, underscoring the blend of faith and patriotism.
