Posted on 11/29/2023 1:15:55 AM PST by grey_whiskers
A traditional Catholic family was allegedly “dragged out of their home at gunpoint, handcuffed and locked in a van” earlier this year after the FBI “goaded” their 15-year-old son to post “offensive memes” online. The teen, a volunteer firefighter and altar boy, was then hospitalized on mental health pretenses, according to his father, Jeremiah Rufini.
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“goaded”
Not anymore. There is only government-protected Hate Speech. If it is not approved, it is a crime.
Since when are offensive memes against the law?
“I am somewhat ashamed to say for the last couple of years since the rise of the DOJ gestapo state and the FBI in action I have often typed out a few thoughts here on FR only to delete them knowing we are being followed by the FBI and our files are being filled.”
Don’t be ashamed of your own wisdom and prudence. Not only are there operatives here, it is wide open for general public viewing. Being viewable to the general public is a problem for all of us who participate here.
I didn’t think the USA would become a totalitarian dictatorship this soon. I thought we still had a few years of “Land of Liberty” remaining. I see I was wrong.
It’s a blog.
Why not post the whole thing right here?
Are you of the understanding that the timing of the Rapture is as a response to our actions, rather than an unknown deadline of God’s choosing?
Didn’t think of it at 3:15 am...
[11] Since all these things are thus to be dissolved, what sort of persons ought you to be in lives of holiness and godliness, [12] waiting for and hastening the coming of the day of God, because of which the heavens will be kindled and dissolved, and the elements will melt with fire! [13] But according to his promise we wait for new heavens and a new earth in which righteousness dwells. [14] Therefore, beloved, since you wait for these, be zealous to be found by him without spot or blemish, and at peace."
The other problem here is, as far as building a case, is that the only allegations are, "according to his father, Jeremiah Rufini." More are needed. (Deuteronomy 19:15)
Many evangelicals have been almost pretrified about the Rapture since I began studying it (more than 50 years), and many charlatan preachers have abused it as a way of filling their coffers. Many have been consumed because they were led to believe that their salvation somehow depends on it, so they spend an inordinate amount of time obsessed with it. It is a form of “fire insurance” for many. Now as comparison, wouldn’t you do everything in your power to prevent a fire, even though you have insurance? Many have the attitude, “well, I have my salvation covered, so I can do whatever the hell I want, and leave the suckers behind when I catch the ‘rapture plane’ to escape this mess”. My point is that as it is taught “Only the Father in heaven knows the day and hour of his coming”, so why not spend your time focusing on what you can do BEFORE He comes? Time is short. Why don’t we expend all of our energy focusing on what we can do to prepare, rather than delaying everything until he comes? That is what I am speaking about.
I think what you mean are, Why have the FBI and DOJ only focused on traditional Catholics? There are more numbers of conservative Protestants
The first question presupposes that the powers that be are not focused on conservative Protestants, but which I am sure they are. However TradCaths are more easily focused upon since their sects are more distinct than conservative Protestants, as the later are spread out among numerous denominations and churches. Somewhat dated relevant stats: https://peacebyjesus.net/rc-stats_vs._evang.html
"They will seize and persecute you, they will hand you over to the synagogues and to prisons, and they will have you led before kings and governors because of my name. It will lead to your giving testimony. Remember, you are not to prepare your defense beforehand, for I myself shall give you a wisdom in speaking that all your adversaries will be powerless to resist or refute. You will even be handed over by parents, brothers, relatives, and friends, and they will put some of you to death. You will be hated by all because of my name, but not a hair on your head will be destroyed. By your perseverance you will secure your lives." (Luke 21:12-19)
Does anyone know just where this took place?
City and state, or just state?
Valid point
We have operatives on this board who mouth off trying to get others to make statements that can be used against them such as terrorist or death threats. We have to remember, those who do this can say what they like and not worry at all, it is their job. Whatever it takes to manipulate and coax a statement out of someone that makes them incriminate themselves.
They are just the first of all the rest this is going to happen to. Pretty soon any image of God will be deemed offensive and illegal.
It’s coming for them all, they are just starting with the Catholics first.
Does anyone know just where this took place?
That seems like a basic fact that a journalist would cover, doesn't it?
Near as I can tell it is Connecticut. Maybe Hartford?
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