Protestors Face Off Over LGBTQI+ Rights March
Religious protesters and LGBTQI+ advocates clashed in a tense standoff on Saturday, exposing the country's deep divisions over faith, sexuality, and human rights.
On one side, a small group of church leaders and congregants, led by Prophetess Patrice Smith and Pastor Carol Moss, waved banners declaring "The Bahamas belongs to God."
On the other side, LGBTQI+ advocates and allies gathered for Pride Bahamas' second annual Human Rights March, under the theme "Be Bold, Be You, Live With Pride."
- The two demonstrations unfolded within metres of each other outside the University of The Bahamas.
- The religious protesters denounced what they described as an assault on Christian values.
"The Bahamas belongs to God."
Prophetess Patrice Smith noted that numbers were irrelevant, despite only about 15 people joining the religious protest.
Author's summary: Protesters clash over LGBTQI+ rights in the Bahamas.