‘Far-Right’ Pastor Slammed for Making Shocking Comments During Sermon

In a fiery sermon at Covenant Bible Church in Austin, Texas, Pastor Joel Webbon, a prominent Christian nationalist, shocked many with his radical suggestion that women who falsely accuse others of sexual assault should be publicly executed. Webbon’s reasoning?

He believes this would put an immediate stop to the #MeToo movement, saying, “False accusing, playing the victim when you’re actually not; you know how to end that real fast? All you have to do is publicly execute a few women who have lied.”

Webbon’s proposal stems from his interpretation of biblical justice, where he advocates for the accused to suffer the same punishment as the crime they falsely claimed. In this case, if the accused would face serious consequences like imprisonment or worse, the accuser should be held to the same standard. His emphasis on public execution adds a medieval touch to his vision of justice—clearly a throwback to Old Testament-style retribution.

This harsh rhetoric is consistent with Webbon’s ultraconservative views. Beyond his advocacy for draconian punishments, he has also expressed beliefs that align with the extreme right, such as opposing women’s right to vote. Webbon has previously appeared on podcasts where he made controversial claims, including an allegation that Black doctors are given preferential treatment in medical exams—claims that fuel a divisive and incendiary narrative.

As the founder of Right Response Ministries, Webbon uses his platform to propagate a deeply conservative strain of Christianity that opposes many modern social movements.

His church meets in a local roadhouse, and its messaging pulls no punches, declaring itself a “biblical church with a spine” that stands against what it calls “woke nonsense” and “civil tyranny.” Webbon’s embrace of far-right political figures like Donald Trump and JD Vance further cements his place among the most radical voices in today’s political-religious landscape.

It’s important to remember that false reports of sexual assault are statistically rare. The National Sexual Violence Resource Center estimates that only 2 to 10 percent of reports are false.

Legal and social systems already make it difficult for survivors of sexual violence to come forward, and Webbon’s proposed punishments would only exacerbate these barriers. While his rhetoric might stir controversy, it overlooks the real challenges faced by victims of sexual assault and plays into harmful stereotypes that discourage people from reporting these crimes in the first place.

In an age when accountability and justice are central to public discourse, Webbon’s dangerous ideas represent an alarming push toward authoritarianism under the guise of religious morality. His vision isn’t just out of touch—it’s a direct threat to the safety and rights of those most vulnerable.