Pastor Jake Dell Calls Out Churches That Shield Immorality Under the Guise of Religion

The ongoing tension between religion, the state, and public morality has reached a boiling point in Connecticut. This week, a powerful sermon delivered by Pastor Jake Dell has reignited the national debate over churches being used as safe havens for what many see as a dangerous distortion of the Christian faith.

Dell, widely respected for his unwavering defense of traditional values and authentic religious liberty, publicly accused certain progressive churches of operating outside legal and moral boundaries, under the pretext of “inclusion.” His message was direct, bold, and grounded in constitutional principles.

“There is no constitutional right to sin. And when sin and licentiousness are promoted by the church, the State is constitutionally obligated to act,” he declared from the pulpit.

The Trigger: Project Veritas and a Connecticut Scandal
The controversy erupted following a new video released by Project Veritas, a journalism organization committed to undercover investigations and the defense of constitutional principles. The footage shows how minors can easily access “gender-affirming” support networks without parental knowledge or consent—networks allegedly facilitated by certain “inclusive” churches.

But what most shocked and outraged Pastor Dell was a particular detail in the report: a Connecticut pastor actively participating in this underground support system.

“The most scandalous part of the video—and what angered me the most—was the revelation that a Connecticut pastor was involved.”

In his sermon, Dell argued that these actions violate the U.S. Constitution—specifically, the misuse of the Free Exercise Clause to shield unlawful and immoral behavior.

A Call to the State: The Constitution Doesn’t Protect Sin
From the pulpit, Dell issued a public and urgent appeal to Connecticut Attorney General William Tong to open a full investigation into the church identified in the footage. He also called upon the U.S. Department of Justice, urging Attorney General Pam Bondi and the Religious Liberty Task Force to investigate cases where “licentious acts are disguised as religious observance.”

“When licentious acts are cloaked in religious garb, and so-called churches provide cover, the State has a duty to intervene.”

Far from being an isolated denunciation, Pastor Dell’s message was a moral manifesto in defense of the spiritual backbone of the nation—a faith that protects life, not manipulates it; that guides children, not confuses them; that honors the law, not subverts it.

The Threat of 'Activist Churches'
Dell’s concerns echo those of many traditional religious leaders across the country. For years, voices within the Christian community have warned against the politicization of faith by radical ideological agendas—agendas that have little to do with Christian doctrine and everything to do with social engineering, identity confusion, and the erosion of parental authority.

The pastor made it clear that parents have a sacred and constitutional right to raise and protect their children, and that no church or clergy member has the authority to bypass that right—especially not when pushing irreversible decisions like gender transition surgeries, hormone blockers, or identity indoctrination.

“It’s time for Connecticut churches to defend their ancestral rights and demand that the State put an end to this gross distortion of faith in our state,” Dell declared.

A National Warning
What began as a local sermon now resonates nationwide. Conservative religious and civic leaders have responded with resounding support. Organizations such as Alliance Defending Freedom and the Heritage Foundation have echoed Dell’s call for legal review of religious institutions that have strayed from the Word to become centers of ideological activism.

At a time when the Trump administration has vowed to restore common sense, protect minors, and defend true religious freedom, this denunciation could not be more timely. And it’s not just a spiritual concern—it’s a battle for the culture, for childhood, and for family sovereignty.

Conclusion: This Isn’t Hate—It’s Moral Responsibility
Pastor Dell’s message is not one of hate. It is one of moral duty. It does not seek to silence or condemn, but to restore the legal and spiritual order that has been trampled under the false banner of limitless tolerance.

Because when minors are allowed—without accountability or consent—to access radical life changes through churches, we are no longer talking about Christian love. We are witnessing a betrayal of the faith and of the nation.

And as the pastor rightly said:

“There is no constitutional right to sin. But there is a constitutional right to real faith.”