At times things got loud, with some profanity, as each side had several dozen protestors. The event was organized by the group 'Don't Mess with Our Kids', a Christian group that says they are against transgender issues being taught to children and were there to pray.
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The group's movement is hosting a 'Call to the Capitols' event across all 50 states.
"We want to stand for truth and we will not be silent anymore, but we want to proclaim that the truth of marriage, and our identity is found in the word of God," Amy Carter with Don't Mess With Our Kids said.
On the other side of the street, a counter rally called 'Pro-Queer, Pro-Choice' took place Saturday.
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Emily Wilkins with First Presbyterian Church of Durham said she is supporting her oldest child who is transgender.
"I'm out here supporting trans lives because too many people are committing suicide because of discomfort with their own bodies is killing them and I don't think somebody telling them that they're wrong is going to fix that," she said.
No arrests or injuries were reported during the event.