By Mike Bibb
"No weapon forged against you will prevail, and you will refute every tongue that accuses you. This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord, and this is their vindication from me," declares the Lord. – Isaiah 54:17.
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Ultimately, it's an exercise in futility, but they never seem to learn.
The madness currently engulfing several communities in Minnesota has now trespassed into the sanctity of the churches.
During services conducted within the Cities Church in Minneapolis, numerous protesters roaming the streets decided to enter the structure.
At first, they remained calm and compliant within the quietness of the chapel. Congregants wondered about their presence since dress and appearance wasn't in keeping with normal church attire.
However, it's January, additional coats, face coverings and stocking caps are not unusual.
After 20 or 30 minutes, the newly arrived visitors began to meander around the aisles and seats of the sanctuary, questioning attendees what they thought of Immigration and Custom Enforcement (ICE) personnel presently within their community.
Their voices became louder and more intimidating. Not understanding the confusion of the situation, frightened toddlers and young children clung to their parents.
Eventually, the visitors were shouting at the pastor and church goers, accusing them of not helping migrants avoid arrest and denouncing ICE of murdering citizens . . . while demonstrators practiced their "First Amendment right to peacefully protest."
Raised fists and chanting "ICE out! ICE out!" incited more dismay among worshipers.
"Who are you?" the pastor inquired, reflecting the sentiments of the congregation.
Undoubtedly, most of the protesters were not recognized as being from the local area.
That was their first mistake.
Their second error was the demonstration was not peaceful, instead loud and threatening to a captive audience within the confines of a church.
Thirdly, they trespassed onto and into private property with the purpose of intentionally disrupting the services. They were not invited.
After several minutes of mayhem, they left the building.
Parishioners were astounded over what they had just experienced.
Assaults upon churches and synagogues are increasing — from shootings, to burnings to invasions, the peace and tranquility of a Sunday worship session is being threatened by people who have no respect for others' religious beliefs and practices, or their Constitutional right to worship as they wish.
Churches are now targets for the radical left and their sponsors.
Why?
Because they're "easy" targets; unlocked doors, unsuspecting and unarmed worshipers, and the general community calmness of Sunday mornings.
Nearly the perfect setup for the evil intentions of someone with sinister motives.
Which is exactly what happened that Sunday at the Cities Church in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
The element of surprise is an ancient form of hostile aggression against innocuous victims: Strike quickly, hit hard and rapidly withdraw before the opponent has time to regroup.
Except, in this particular incident, church violators were videotaped by numerous cellphones and witnessed by dozens of attendees.
Their identification and apprehension by police authorities shouldn't be overly difficult. Especially, since their transgressions are also a federal matter.
As previously mentioned, maybe this is the moment violent civil disobedience will be acknowledged as an unacceptable infringement of state and national laws. Resulting in arrests, trials, convictions and incarcerations of perpetrators responsible for these disturbances.
The "Right to peacefully protest" ends when the safety of society is endangered by the carless antics of others who have little concern for such civil customs.
Update: Apparently, at least three arrests in this case have recently taken place.
