Not A Violent Pastor

Aylmer Pastor Henry Hildebrandt spoke at the Brantford, ON #NoMoreLockdowns rally on April 3, 2021.

For a pastor who describes himself as “not violent (but)” he’s done quite a brutal number on the Town of Aylmer’s reputation.

Somewhat alarmingly, Pastor Henry Hildebrandt felt it necessary to clarify that he is “not a violent pastor”???

Does this reassure anyone? 😬#NoMoreLockdowns @DaleatLFPress pic.twitter.com/jan59bUD8o

— Caryma Sa'd - Lawyer (@CarymaRules) April 3, 2021

Pastor Henry Hildebrandt said:

They promised we would go back to normal if we would flatten the curve. And we’ve done it!

Over and over and over.

I’m not a violent pastor, but I’m sick but I’m sick and tired of flattening the curve!

Which is... kind of terrifying?

"i'm not a violent pastor"?? isn't pacifism part of the job description?! literally before this post i had never seen the word "violent" used as an adjective for "pastor". sooooo disturbing. thank you for your vigilance. #onpoli

— jennifer evans (@nejsnave) April 4, 2021

It makes even less sense than if I were to run around screaming “I’m not a dishonest lawyer, but...”

That’s just gonna raise more questions than answers, y’know? https://t.co/7ulnwjEKmd pic.twitter.com/X35pucqaP4

— Caryma Sa'd - Lawyer (@CarymaRules) April 4, 2021

All speakers (including sitting MPP Randy Hillier) sowed distrust in public institutions & medical science, and riled attendees up about impending war..

There is a storm brewing, and I’m not being hyperbolic.

I am still shaken. But a moment of levity: This comic came about because I initially misheard and thought Hildebrandt said: “I’m not a violent pasta.” The image that evoked was too good not to share.