Subhead:Christian preacher and activist Nick Patterson challenges passers-by on religion and free speech in Melbourne.#
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On the streets of Melbourne, Nick Patterson asked questions that most people wouldn’t dare: “Should the Quran be banned for hate speech?” Patterson, who is a Christian preacher, activist, and longtime friend of Rebel News, stood beside his sign engaging the public in discussions that are often avoided.
In one exchange, a Muslim man immediately pushed back, insisting, “If you want to have freedom of speech, you shouldn’t be against that.” Patterson didn’t back down. He challenged whether all religious practices should be untouchable, asking, “What about if we were doing Baal worship and we were sacrificing children? That’s part of the religion. Would that be okay?” It was a moment that forced a conversation about the boundaries of freedom, showing that not all liberties can be absolute.
