Campus Police talk to Brother Matt during his protest Sept. 14th, 2023 in Carbondale, Illinois.
The hate-spewing evangelist “Brother Matt” was on SIU’s campus for what seems to be a yearly visit Thursday and this time, he was escorted away by police at the end of a two-hour confrontation with students. Brother Matt is known for hate-speech such as “gays are going to hell” and “women are the devil’s disciples.”
Campus police let him away from the scene around 2:30 p.m. but it’s unclear whether he was being removed forcibly or asked for an escort.
Below are images of the confrontation with counter-protesting students.
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Student Zain holds a “Atheists For Peace” sign in front of Brother Matt while facing the crowd during the protest Sept. 14th, 2023 in Carbondale, Illinois. (Simeon Hardley |@simshardphotography)Maggie Koubenec holds a sign that reads “This guy is stupid, love one another. No hate” during the protest outside of Faner Hall Sept. 14th, 2023 in Carbondale, Illinois. (Simeon Hardley |@simshardphotography)Evangelist Brother Matt and Student Ka’liyah Radcliff debate against the crowd outside of Faner Hall Sept. 14th, 2023 in Carbondale, Illinois. (Simeon Hardley |@simshardphotography)Megan Blohm and Ka’liyah Radcliff debate back and forth during the protest Sept. 14th, 2023 in Carbondale, Illinois. (Simeon Hardley |@simshardphotography)Campus Police talk to Brother Matt during his protest Sept. 14th, 2023 in Carbondale, Illinois. He was later escorted off campus. (Simeon Hardley |@simshardphotography)Brother Matt looks amongst the crowd of students while spreading his beliefs. Sept. 14th, 2023 in Carbondale, Illinois. (Simeon Hardley |@simshardphotography)Brother Matt holds a sign that reads “God’s judgment is coming” Sept. 14th, 2023 in Carbondale, Illinois. (Simeon Hardley |@simshardphotography)
