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The Minneapolis anti-ICE protests are a sign that we are a divided nation. Propaganda and lies are making the situation worse. Our country needs the Lord Jesus Christ and the truth that comes from following Him.
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Violence and Love?
There are lots of lies circulating about the Minneapolis protests, but this one is a real whopper. It involves Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, who claims that the violent protests against ICE are a beautiful way of showing love. While appearing on ABC’s This Week, hosted by Jonathan Karl, Frey stressed, “I think it’s important to tell the whole country that this is not just about resistance here in Minneapolis, it’s about love.”
The lovey-dovey Frey is so wrapped up in hugs and kisses that he ignores the violent tactics that are being inflicted upon ICE agents while trying to do their job. Who knew that cursing, yelling death threats, punching, tackling, using cars as weapons, and storming into churches were all actions of love? Apparently, the mayor’s definition defies all logic and dictionary definitions.
“We are showing something far more powerful and consequential here, which is love. We are standing up for one another. You’ve got neighbors helping neighbors. You’ve got people uniting and coming together in this beautiful way,” gushed Mayor Frey.
Apparently, unchecked lawlessness and chaos are “beautiful” expressions of love. But the U.S. Justice Department isn’t buying into this charade. They vowed to open an investigation into the disruptions, using the “full force of federal law.”
On CNN’s “State of the Union,” Mayor Frey insisted that Minneapolis would be “calm” again if federal agents would just leave. “We want to get back to a place where we can just love on our city, do our daily activities, just like any other town in America.”
That sounds all warm and fuzzy, but the problem is that Frey’s words are big, fluffy lies. The truth is that rampant fraud, theft, and criminal activity abounds in his sanctuary city. If he really wants to show love, he should follow the law by protecting legal American citizens instead of thieves and fraudsters.
Mobs and Mistaken Identity
The second lie involving the Minneapolis protests is a tangled tale of mistaken identity. It all began when a group of unlucky software engineers was misidentified as ICE agents by an angry mob of protesters. The men were enjoying their lunch when suddenly they found themselves, and the deli they were eating in, surrounded.
Ironically, one of the men who was misidentified as an ICE agent belongs to an anti-ICE Signal chat and is “on the anti-ICE side politically.” Before the confrontation, he received a message from SW Minnesota Rapid Response, which claimed that “plainclothes ICE agents were dining at the restaurant.” This message stated that the presence of ICE agents had been “confirmed by the owner” of the deli.
The group of software engineers was shocked upon realizing that they were the ones identified as the ICE agents. The men ventured outside the restaurant, only to be accosted by protesters yelling, “I hope you die,” while others called them “pedophiles.”
The software engineers addressed the protesters, explaining, “We do custom apps for a whole bunch of companies around Minnesota and the country.” One asked, “Do I look like an ICE agent?” This response only angered the mob more, who responded with “Yeah, you look like a f****** ICE agent,” and “Get the f*** out,” while blowing whistles.
The “ringleader” of the protesters raged that the software engineers were “white privileged males” who deserved what was happening to them. One man, identified as Lee, shared, “One of us is pro-ICE, one anti-ICE, others on the fence. After this, I think some of them are rethinking everything.”
The Left will always show its true colors. They are more interested in causing division and chaos than in any real change. The irrational nature of the anti-ICE protests in Minnesota is opening the eyes of many people who are beginning to understand that the protests are not about protecting the lives of illegal immigrants, but rather tearing down the nation that gives rights to legal citizens.
Teacher Insults Student Defending ICE
The third lie related to the Minneapolis protests is both disturbing and infuriating because it involves students who go to school to be educated, not indoctrinated. A social studies teacher and Gender and Sexuality Alliance adviser at Becker High School in Becker, Minnesota, is seen in a widely circulated video arguing with a student about the shooting of Renee Good in Minneapolis. Some students defended the ICE agent’s actions in the confrontation, but the teacher, identified as Dr. Heather Abrahamson, insisted that “Your job as a police officer is to de-escalate.”
In the video, one student points out, “It was a split second.” The teacher responds, “No, because watch the video. He was not in danger!” A student states, “Just because you’re yelling does not mean you’re winning an argument.” Abrahamson reacts, “Just because you’re alive doesn’t mean you’re intelligent.” Another student who overheard the teacher’s comment questioned, “You just gonna take that man? She just called you stupid.”
Nowadays, educators are teaching more than reading, writing, and arithmetic. Instead, some are pushing activism and social justice. Political views and opinions are treated as part of the social studies curriculum, but no one is allowed to object.
This is certainly a disturbing trend, but this is why we must continue praying and informing others about what’s really going on. The battle for truth is raging, but we are not powerless. Now more than ever, it’s time to put on the full armor of God and stand against the schemes of the enemy.
Lord Jesus, our nation is experiencing great division. We need Your strong hand to intervene and guide us to peace and healing amongst the chaos. Have mercy on our country.
These are just some of the lies circulating about the Minneapolis anti-ICE protests. How are you praying?
Angela Rodriguez is an author, blogger, and former teacher who studies the signs of the times, as well as the historical and biblical connections between Israel and the United States. You can visit her blogs at 67owls.com and 100trumpets.com. She is also the author of Psalm 91: Under the Wings of Jesus and Hallelujah’s Great Ride. Photo Credit: Fibonacci Blue – https://www.flickr.com/photos/44550450@N04/55053755439/, CC BY 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=182203164.
