“And he spake as a dragon.” Revelation 13:11.
The U.S. military is prohibited from being used against U.S. citizens within the United States under the Posse Comitatus Act (1878). This law forbids the use of American military forces to impose domestic law without express authorization from Congress. This long-standing policy has just been abandoned. Today we have unelected officials unilaterally issuing directives allowing the use of the US military against citizens.
Joe Biden just said if Trump wins he’s not confident there will be a peaceful transfer of power before correcting himself 😳
Possibly the biggest Freudian slip you’ll see this year… pic.twitter.com/PwpjZF62vI
— Brandon Tatum (@TheOfficerTatum) August 7, 2024
The United States military, which is regarded as the most powerful military force in the world, is now permitted to support local law enforcement in matters of “national security,” according to a new directive signed on September 27 by Katheleen Hick, the Deputy Secretary of Defense and a Joe Biden appointee. We must ask ourselves if the current administration’s unilateral decision to use the US military against its citizens is truly an attempt to defend our nation or if it is only intended to further consolidate power and erode the fundamental rights to free speech, assembly, and protest.
On October 7, 2024, GreenMedinfo published the following explaining how our nation’s military powers have been expanded to assist in domestic situations:
• “Imagine waking up to discover that the U.S. military has quietly been granted the authority to assist in domestic law enforcement activities—including the use of lethal force against U.S. citizens in certain circumstances. Now consider that this change was enacted just weeks before an election, already surrounded by concerns about unrest, civil liberties, and potential government overreach.” [1]
• “As the U.S. prepares for one of the most controversial and closely watched elections in its history, a concerning update to DoD Directive 5240.01 has quietly been put into effect. Reissued on September 27, 2024, this directive governs the Department of Defense’s (DoD) intelligence activities and now includes provisions authorizing lethal force in certain circumstances when assisting civilian law enforcement. While the directive forbids assassination, it opens the door to lethal interventions under “national security” conditions, albeit with stringent restrictions on how such interventions are to be authorized.” [1]
• “The 2024 update introduces a dramatic shift, particularly regarding domestic operations. Section 3.3.a.(2)(c) now explicitly permits lethal force in cases of imminent threats or national security emergencies, provided the action complies with legal oversight, specifically DoDD 5210.56, which governs the use of deadly force by DoD personnel.” [1]
Biden says he is concerned about what will happen if Republicans don’t like the outcome of the election, telling reporters “I’m confident it will be free and fair. I don’t know whether it will be peaceful.”
Sure sounds confidant w the rigging! pic.twitter.com/aTuGTUIxNP
— 🇺🇸ProudArmyBrat (@leslibless) October 4, 2024
In an unprecedented move, the Biden administration has begun preparations for a potential new civil war and a period of unrest during this election year by authorizing the use of the military to ensure a peaceful transition of power. While framed as a protective measure against widespread civil disorder, this decision signals an escalation of federal authority and a disturbing shift towards totalitarianism on par with North Korea. Will deploying the military domestically be used to suppress dissent and control the public? Will the government now justify lethal force to silence political opposition under the guise of maintaining order?
This is something that should be of interest to every Seventh-day Adventist because, according to the Spirit of Prophecy, the true and faithful will be accused of engaging in the worst “hostilities” against the United States and the rest of the world.
“Those who honor the Bible Sabbath will be denounced as enemies of law and order, as breaking down the moral restraints of society, causing anarchy and corruption, and calling down the judgments of God upon the earth. Their conscientious scruples will be pronounced obstinacy, stubbornness, and contempt of authority. They will be accused of disaffection toward the government.” Great Controversy, p. 592.
“There will come a time when, because of our advocacy of Bible truth, we shall be treated as traitors.” Testimonies, Vol. 6, p. 394.
Enemies of law and order? Disaffection towards the government? Traitors? This new directive, intended to help America protect itself in the name of “national security,” will no doubt be used against God’s people one day. How many of our people realize what is happening today? When are we as Seventh-day Adventists going to wake up? Or are we just too busy? Or are too many at ease?
While the principles of liberty and freedom of conscience are being dangerously desecrated, we are to be found working earnestly. Advocating for liberty is consistent with the spirit of the Gospel Commission, because we need both our religious and civil liberties to practice and to share the Three Angels’ Message in this time of emergency. May God’s people be found both faithful and working.
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I knew this was coming or actually thought it would have after 2022 midterm. The left desperately wants to rid the US of Christians. This is spiritual war that will bring blood eventually. Radical Islam and the communist left which is the democrat party have the same common enemy–Christians.
Many SDA’s say don’t worry of earthly events but forgetting that signs of Christ’s return must be fulfilled in this world. Let’s wake up.
Why is anyone surprised at this? It’s clear in the Bible about in events.
The military has always had the authority to use deadly force against civilians. This nothing new.
Joe in Pennsylvania