Pastors fight back on QAnon, conspiracy theories in churches By Jaweed Kaleem - Los Angeles Times Supporters of President Donald Trump gather on the lawn around the base of the Washington Monument on the National Mall on Jan. 6 in Washington, D.C. Church pastors said they try to counter conspiracy theories, such as the ones offered by QAnon, but find it difficult to change minds or hearts. Samuel Corum | Getty Images/TNS Jacob Chansley (in horns), dubbed the “QAnon Shaman, ” interact with Capitol Police inside the U.S. Capitol Building on Jan. 6. Chansley said a prayer after arriving. He’s now one of the first people charged in the event.