By Politics has become their religion, and it’s quite frankly strange. A group of Minneapolis liberals gathered on Good Friday for what organizers described as a “crucifixion pilgrimage” to George Floyd Square and other memorial sites, prompting sharp criticism over its use of religious imagery tied to one of Christianity’s holiest days.
“Jesus was unjustly taken. He was unjustly crucified, murdered as a public spectacle,” said Rev. Dr. Jia Starr Brown. “Each of these sites (we’re visiting) is where the same thing has happened, where people are continuing to be unjustly crucified.”
“We want to take time to honor their life and also to lament the injustice that continues to happen,” Brown continued.
🚨 Minneapolis residents held a “crucifixion pilgrimage” to George Floyd Square and the memorials for Renee Good and Alex Pretti.
They are comparing their political martyrs to the literal crucifixion of Christ on Good Friday.
Absolutely insane. pic.twitter.com/k67XAEOQXy
— Dustin Grage (@GrageDustin) April 4, 2026
The event took place on April 3, with participants moving in procession to locations associated with individuals they regard as political martyrs, including memorials for Renee Good and Alex Pretti. Video circulating on social media shows participants assembling at George Floyd Square, the intersection where George Floyd died in 2020 during an arrest by Minneapolis police—an incident that sparked nationwide protests and a broader debate over policing and racial justice.
Organizers framed the event as both a memorial and a form of public witness. Footage shows participants engaging in observances at multiple stops, though details about the inclusion of Good and Pretti were not immediately clear from available reports.
The event drew national attention after Dustin Grage, a conservative columnist and political analyst, shared video of the procession online, writing: “They are comparing their political martyrs to the literal crucifixion of Christ on Good Friday. Absolutely insane.” The post quickly gained traction, generating thousands of views and a wave of responses.
Critics, including conservative commentators and Christian voices, argued that the comparison between modern figures and the crucifixion of Jesus Christ represents a misuse of sacred symbolism. Some pointed to the timing on Good Friday as particularly provocative, while others questioned media coverage of the event, citing reports from local outlets such as WCCO and FOX9.
Supporters of the pilgrimage had not issued broad public responses as of Saturday afternoon. The event appears to be part of ongoing activism connected to Floyd’s legacy, as George Floyd Square continues to function as a maintained memorial space with murals, sculptures, and tributes, and remains a focal point for commemorations.
The episode unfolds against a backdrop of continued debate in Minnesota over policing, crime, and the role of public activism. Commenters online contrasted the pilgrimage with more traditional Good Friday observances, including prayer vigils and church services held across the region.
No injuries or disturbances were reported during the event. As Easter approaches, the controversy has intensified broader discussions about the intersection of faith, political expression, and the use of religious symbolism in public demonstrations.
The story remains ongoing, with reactions continuing to emerge across social media and local communities.
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