{"id":30657,"date":"2022-08-08T16:10:19","date_gmt":"2022-08-08T15:10:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.christianvoice.org.uk\/?p=30657"},"modified":"2022-08-08T21:51:35","modified_gmt":"2022-08-08T20:51:35","slug":"drag-queen-story-hour-disrupted","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.christianvoice.org.uk\/index.php\/drag-queen-story-hour-disrupted\/","title":{"rendered":"Drag Queen Story Hour Disrupted"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Drag Queen Tour<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The first Drag Queen Story Hour for children in a UK tour of council libraries was disrupted on 24th July. According to a local paper<\/b><\/a>, the event in Reading Library was interrupted with protests both inside and outside. Police had to escort the performer, one Sab Samuel, from the building.<\/p>\n

Protests at libraries<\/h2>\n

Subsequent sessions for children in other council libraries have also faced major disruptions. According to the Daily Mail<\/b><\/a>, another standoff occurred at Welling Library in southeast London on 30th July. Again, Sab Samuel was the performer as \u2018Aida H Dee\u2019.<\/p>\n

The events have angered parents owing to what they describe as the \u2018sexualised\u2019 image of men dressed up as women.<\/p>\n

Protesters also included individuals who believe the story time should continue, confronting those concerned it will corrupt impressionable young minds. Despite the outcry, sessions are still scheduled and a photo of the act with individuals who took part has been released online.<\/p>\n

On 28th July, demonstrators outside Henleaze Library in Bristol disrupted a reading due to begin at 11 am. The event was delayed and then cancelled according to the BBC<\/b><\/a>.<\/p>\n

The Daily Mail reports that around 15 people staged a demonstration against the tour and maintained Sab Samuel (the performer) was \u2018illegally grooming children.\u2019 Images posted on Daily Mail shows protesters with placards written \u2018stop grooming kids,\u2019 \u2018stop sexualising our children\u2019. \u2018Wake up, this is child abuse\u2019 among other inscriptions.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, counter-protestors branded the group \u2018fascists\u2019 and claimed to be standing up for parents, children and, of course, drag queens.<\/p>\n

Previous Cancellations<\/h2>\n
\"Drag<\/a>
Drag Summer Tour<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The BBC reported on 24th June 2020 that a drag queen story-telling tour for children was cancelled after comments online. Sab Samuel was set to read to children via the Leeds Libraries Facebook page. But Leeds City Council said it stopped the Drag Queen Story Hour virtual event because it received a number of concerns.<\/p>\n

In a statement, Leeds City Council said, \u2018As it was being hosted in a new online format and because these concerns were expressed shortly before it was due to take place, the decision was made to cancel this event. This is to enable the service have the opportunity to properly consider concerns which have been raised.\u2019<\/p>\n

Speaking to the BBC<\/b><\/a>, Sab Samuel said \u2018I am being labelled misogynistic and a pedophile. I am told I should be crucified and how I was sexually objectifying children.\u2019 Mr. Samuel has continued with the tour regardless of these concerns. He maintains the tour is to give kids a good reading experience this summer.<\/p>\n

The Drag Queen Project<\/h2>\n
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Drag Queen Story Poster 2022 (2) showing locations. Click on the picture for the poster in a higher resolution.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Drag Queen Story Hour<\/b><\/a> is a project run by the afore-mentioned 27-year-old Sab Samuel.\u00a0 He performs as Aida H Dee for three to 11-year-olds. He dresses up in multicoloured sequinned outfits with a red wig and heavy make-up.<\/p>\n

The event is a summer tour scheduled between July to September 2022.
Almost 70 events in 20 areas of Britain are being visited over the next two months by Drag Queen Story Hour UK.<\/p>\n

The Lord Jesus said in Matthew 18; 6 But whoso shall offend one of these little ones which believe in me, it were better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck, and that he were drowned in the depth of the sea<\/b>.<\/p>\n

Do Children Really Need This?<\/h2>\n

There has been a plethora of online and physical protests against the Drag Queen Story Hour, particularly on Twitter. Louise Ashworth @Ashworth101<\/b><\/a> replied to @DragStoryHourUK saying, ‘why would men who enjoy dressing as vulgar sexualised parodies of women want to read to small children?’<\/p>\n

The Bible condemns men wearing women\u2019s clothing and vice versa.\u00a0 For example:<\/p>\n

Deuteronomy 22:5 The woman shall not wear that which pertaineth unto a man, neither shall a man put on a woman’s garment: for all that do so are an abomination unto the Lord thy God.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Drag Queen tour has left some wondering if the event is truly about giving children a good reading experience or if it is the parents themselves who love the experience. A Twitter user, ComeFaldaDiNeve @SaturnIsHead, <\/b><\/a>who saw the reading, gave his opinion. He wrote, ‘It’s hilarious to see the adults had a good time with this man who was checked I presume before reading to children. They (the children) look bored. Trying to do what they are told to do to please those parents.’<\/p>\n

Parents Trying to Look Cool<\/h2>\n

Similarly, @Linear_Park<\/b><\/a> wrote that parents care more about showing how cool they are with drag than wondering why that man is sitting between two little girls who are not relatives of his.<\/p>\n

These claims are yet to be proven as the focus has been to put a complete halt to the entire tour. However, the calls and prayers to discontinue this tour are non-negotiable. The minds and future of children must be protected at all cost.\u00a0 The Bible says:<\/p>\n

Proverbs 22:6. Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it<\/b>.<\/p>\n

As much as the event has been under fire, other parents do not think it is harmful to children. Ellie King @CllrEllieking<\/b><\/a> tweeted, \u2018Thank you for a wonderful session in Hillfields library. The children were beaming with joy and laughter. We were proud to have you there. Sorry about the protests. Hate and fear will not win. You are welcome in Bristol\u2019. That remains to be seen.<\/p>\n

Christian Voice Outreach<\/h2>\n
\"ChristianVoice<\/a>
ChristianVoice Outreach<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

In June 2019, Christian Voice UK held an outreach against Drag Queen Story Hour in front of Wembley library. The National Director, Stephen Green, said,\u2019It is not ok to promote deviant lifestyles to little children\u2019.<\/p>\n

in a video on the ChristianVoice Youtube channel<\/b><\/a>, Mr. Green called for prayer and a complete change in attitude regarding the tour to safeguard the minds of children.<\/p>\n

Furthermore, an article published on the Christian Voice UK website<\/b><\/a> two weeks before the commencement invited Christians in the UK to attend the outreach. It encouraged Christians to speak up for what is right in accordance with God\u2019s command.<\/p>\n

As it is written:<\/p>\n

Mark 16: 15-16 And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature. He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved: but he that beliveth not shall be damned.<\/b><\/p>\n

The psalmist writes:<\/p>\n

Psalm 127:3 Children are an heritage of the LORD: and the fruit of the womb is his reward. <\/b><\/p>\n

Let us protect them from the evil of drag queen story hour.<\/p>\n

Read and Pray<\/h2>\n

Matthew 18:1-5, 10; 1 John 3: 7; Ephesians 6:4<\/b>.<\/p>\n

Pray for the minds of children that attend these events
Pray for every Christian who has been sharing the Gospel at each tour
Cancel every plan orchestrated by the devil through such events to corrupt the minds of children
Pray for sound leadership and the will of God in our nation<\/b>.<\/p>\n

If you are so moved as to go and witness against one of the events, please let us know.\u00a0 Our Director of Street Witness will be pleased to either join you or give you advice.\u00a0 Phone us or send an email<\/span>.<\/p>\n

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