This is the start of the "Strong Delusion" of 2 Thessalonians 2:11.
It has started in earnest and is only going to get worse...much worse.
I have family members who are deluded. I pray fervently (come to think of it, I need to turn up the volume on those prayers;-).
God bless and protect your family, RoosterRedux. Joining you in prayer for them.