Posted on 04/08/2020 2:05:33 PM PDT by Morgana
WASHINGTON, D.C., April 8, 2020 (LifeSiteNews) – In a startling message delivered to the “faith-based community,” the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) warns that once religious services resume, the potential for attacks on “houses of worship” may be increased.
“Stressors caused by the pandemic may contribute to an individual’s decision to commit an attack or influence their target of choice,” wrote DHS Assistant Director for Infrastructure Security Brian Harrell in a letter obtained and published by POLITICO.
“When you begin efforts to reconstitute services and welcome congregants back into your houses of worship, please also review your security plans and ensure procedures are in place to protect your facilities and visitors,” said Harrell. SUBSCRIBE to LifeSite's daily headlines U.S. Canada World Catholic
“Although there are no imminent or credible threats at this time, there has been an increase in online hate speech intended to encourage violence or use the ongoing situation as an excuse to spread hatred,” he added.
The DHS letter follows a warning sent to law enforcement officials last month which suggested that “violent extremists” might take advantage of the coronavirus pandemic and carry out attacks within the United States.
“Violent extremists probably are seeking to exploit public fears associated with the spread of COVID-19 to incite violence, intimidate targets and promote their ideologies, and we assess these efforts will intensify in the coming months,” according to the DHS Counterterrorism Mission Center and Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Office intelligence bulletin.
Pavlovian signal sent.
Good chance to eliminate some lefty nutcase, by armed church-goers.
What?? Why don’t they just send out engraved invitations?
Great advice!
Should be heeded by EVERY church, but will not be!
I’ve been told that many in our congregation are packing. I don’t know which ones they are (I have an inkling), but I’m sure glad they’re there.
Looks like some people in the Department of Homeland Security have too much time on their hands. Got that straight out of their asses.
So where was Brian Harrell when a Chinese Communist virus carrier came into the United States to infect and kill mmmm like 60,000 people or more?
Would he have arrested anyone trying to prevent that person’s entry?
Or anyone who said anything like “stop that Chinese guy! He’s got the virus!” would get busted for “hate speech”?
Mr. President, fire that son of a b*tch.
“stressors” = LIbtard tweets about how religious people are spreading the virus by meeting for worship.
Authorities are upset there have been no school shootings to blame on Donald Trump
If there is another mass shooting how much do you want to bet the shooter will have family connections to either the CIA or FBI
That's what you want, isn't it? Scroo you. We're not taking the bait and that's what's bothering you, huh?
Check it, yo. God is fighting our battle for us. We don't have to resort to violence. Do your worst, punk.
Staging up for another of the government false flag op
How many lighted bags of dog $hit can the deep state toss on the porch of 1600 Pennsylvania avenue?
No, they got scientific charts. I've seen them /s
Notice the politically correct social distancing between them.
What “ideologies” do you suppose “they” want to spread? The more things change, the more it’s the same.
He ain’t gonna hear you yelling here. Send him an actual note expressing that sentiment.
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