In a plot twist thicker than a Beyoncé wig, Pastor Ezekiel 'Zeke' Righteous, known for his fiery sermons against the ‘rainbow rebellion,’ was spotted last night throwing shapes at the annual 'Gay Prom: Glittergeddon 2024.' This follows his controversial edict banning same-sex couples from dancing at the church’s recent youth lock-in – an event which, ironically, featured a thrilling interpretive dance about the perils of gluten.
Eyewitnesses report witnessing Pastor Zeke, disguised in a dazzling sequined jumpsuit (rumored to be a vintage RuPaul design), absolutely *slaying* a vogue-off with a group of attendees. One participant, identified only as 'Chad', described the experience: "He was *fierce*! His death drop nearly caused a structural collapse. I think he’d forgotten all about those 'sinful twirls' he was so worried about in his sermon. Or maybe, just maybe, he finally understood that the Holy Spirit works in mysterious ways – preferably with a beat and some serious glitter."
Pastor Zeke, contacted for comment, released a statement claiming the entire incident was a divinely inspired 'spiritual awakening.' "God showed me the error of my ways through the power of interpretive dance," he stated. "It’s like, when you truly feel the rhythm, you understand that love is love, and sequins are totally acceptable liturgical wear." He further added that he's now accepting applications for a new position: 'Church Dance Captain.' Qualifications include a strong understanding of ballroom techniques and the ability to perfectly lip-sync to Lizzo.
Critics, however, remain unconvinced. Conservative pundit and noted hater of fun, Barnaby Butterfield, voiced his outrage, lamenting the "complete erosion of moral values and the alarming rise of... *fabulousness*. It's a slippery slope to… well, to more people being happy. And that's just unsettling." Meanwhile, tickets for next year's 'Gay Prom: Glittermageddon 2025' are already sold out, with a waiting list reportedly stretching to the pearly gates themselves.