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Father, please protect the religious liberties of all Americans. Expose the people responsible for this unconstitutional decision.
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We previously covered the federal government’s flagging of purchases of, among other things, Bibles. Now, one Senator is determined to find out where this order came from.

From The Epoch Times. Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.) wants to know who at the Department of Treasury approved searches of Americans’ private financial accounts for transactions for “religious texts”; which books, if any, were singled out; and why such purchases were assumed to indicate that an individual was involved in “domestic violent terrorism.”

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In a Jan. 19 letter to Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and Andrea Gacki, director of the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), Mr. Scott said such searches “represent a flagrant violation of Americans’ privacy and the improper targeting of U.S. citizens for exercising their constitutional rights without due process.” …

Mr. Scott went on to write that “federal government efforts to target individuals and entities based on their political views is a blatant and egregious violation of our Constitution … [and] reported actions like these disrupt confidence in federal law enforcement and raise significant questions regarding the independence of federal financial regulators.”

The South Carolina Republican lawmaker’s demands were sparked by the House Judiciary Committee’s Jan. 17 release of documents describing a joint operation involving FinCEN, which is part of the Treasury Department, and the FBI, in which federal officials encouraged the searches, with the results to be shared with the government.

The “religious texts” search term was among many federal officials asked financial institutions to use following the Jan. 6, 2021, breach of the U.S. Capitol, a congressional source with direct knowledge confirmed to The Epoch Times on Jan. 18. Other terms that banks, credit card companies, and financial firms were asked to use in the searches included “MAGA” and “Trump,” according to the House Judiciary Committee. …

Multiple religious liberty advocates also told The Epoch Times the searches represent a serious threat to constitutional liberties. …

In addition to the specific information Mr. Scott is seeking from Treasury officials, he is also asking to see a host of documents, communications, and names, in order to construct the complete decision tree that culminated in the decision to encourage the controversial searches by the financial companies on behalf of the government. …

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(Excerpt from The Epoch Times. Photo Credit: Wikimedia Commons)

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Grant Windholz
January 27, 2024

Lord God Almighty, please protect the religious liberties of all Americans who fight the evil forces of lawlessness within our American government 🙏! The book of Revelation is a blueprint of what is happening and what to expect but the power of prayer is EVERYTHING! Godly wisdom for all government leaders and always wear the Armor of God throughout this spiritual warfare!!

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Angela
January 24, 2024

Father in the name of Yeshua we are asking you to expose the wickedness in the land. We thank you for taking us in the inner chamber and revealing the deceptions of those in authority. We declare that the truth be brought to the light according to your word in Matt. 10:26, “So have no fear of them, for nothing is covered that will not be revealed, or hidden that will not be known” Let your judgment be swift Lord and let the thief repay 7 fold, he has been caught in Jesus name. Come quickly Lord and save. In Jesus Name, Amex

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NanJohnson
January 23, 2024

Another thing that desperately needs attention is : WHAT is going on at our northern border ?? The car that crashed through one of the gates of the northern border and killed two people inside seemed to be quickly dropped and covered up. It happened in the Niagara Falls area. Pray and act !! May God give us insight and our assignments.

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Kathy Emahiser
January 23, 2024

Father, I ask that you prevent our religious freedom/liberty to be taken from us and expose all that are apart of this plot quickly without delay. In the name of Jesus, I declare that no weapon formed against your children will prosper.

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Mary Ann Canfijn
January 23, 2024

Thank you, Father, for watchmen on the walls!

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Frank
January 23, 2024

Thank you Senator Tim Scot for helping to protect the rights of US citizens! May our Father in Heaven ,along with the angels and saints assist you in this,amen!

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Dennis
January 23, 2024

FATHER, Thank You for Senator Tim Scott. Bless him for his work in revealing Truth, protecting our Freedoms, and standing up in the face of evil. And, Bless him and his fiancée IN YESHUA’S HOLY NAME AMEN AMEN

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Jackie Wilson
January 23, 2024

Thank you for all that you are doing to protect our religious freedoms. I pray that God continues to protect you and use you. God Bless you and God Bless America.

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Jon Valle
January 23, 2024

Thank you Senator Scott for looking for the truth. I pray God’s had upon you and upon on your office as you look for answers.

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Ruth H. Leech
January 23, 2024

God, in view of our current threats may we have the wisdom to feed on Your Word, ‘give us this day our Dailey Bread’ amen.

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Ada Andrist
January 23, 2024

“If the world hates you, know that it has hated Me before it hated you. If you were of the world, the world would love you as its own; but because you are not of the world, but I chose you out of the world, therefore the world hates you.” John 15:18-19
Thank you, LORD, for choosing us. Thak you, Senator Scott, for being hated with us.

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Robin Lewis
January 23, 2024

That’s our Senator! Thank you, God, for Tom Scott and his bold courage to stand for what is right! Lord, empower his efforts and some Your light into these dark places! Remove the enemy for we declare Jesus is Lord over these United States!

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Janice Fresh
January 23, 2024

Thank you, Senator Scott. May God protect you and guide you as you fight for our religious freedoms.

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bobhuseby
January 23, 2024

Please be aware of how our political parties have become solidified on these opposing issues. Not only in regards to human sexuality, the second amendment to the constitution , our military, our borders protection, the protection of unborn Americans who could contribute to our society but also in our pursuance and worship of the God we hold dear.!!!
Now I will be so bold as to profess that NO one who believes in Christianity can support the Democratic ticket… NO ONE!!!

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    A D Fretwell
    January 23, 2024

    Absolutely Correct, been saying the same years.

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    Bob Huseby
    January 23, 2024

    Democrats

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    Diane Bellamy
    January 23, 2024

    Father God, thank you for Senator Tim Scott. Put your hedge of protection around him and his family as he boldly stands. We as your people are standing.

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Rhydonia
January 23, 2024

1971: I was on a chorus trip to several European countries while my new husband was in the Mediterranean with the US Navy. We visited a concentration camp, saw poster of “recipe” for making soap out of human fat. And other horrors. I never dreamed that about 50 years later the USA would be on the cusp of such. Czechoslovakia: our “program”; we did not wear chorus robes, we did not stand as a group in front of audience. Our rooms were bugged (not insects). Even during President Trump’s presidency, I felt Melania’s knowledge provided a depth of awareness,.. maybe that is why some are antiTrump? Before I even finished the article I thought Rep. Scott …Vice President. Now even more convinced.

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Brian lynch
January 23, 2024

I pray that the efforts of Mr. Scott will indeed expose what is happening in this ungodly situation. Lord Jesus, please, by Your grace, expose the evil that is occurring in our government. I pray that it will not only be exposed, but that it will be dealt with legally. Thank You, Lord.

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Jennifer Derr
January 23, 2024

Father God, we come to You in humbled by the news, yet knowing You will “jam the wheels of the chariots” behind us as You demolish evil strongholds in our government. Continue to stir our hearts so we will not grow weary in welldoing, or become discouraged, for at the proper time we will reap, if we do not give in (Gal. 6:9)

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Karen
January 23, 2024

And there it is, the real reason conservative Christians were targeted. The evil that exists in our country and world is not from the “Bible”, it’s from the devil who is harbored by anyone threatened by the truth. God bless Senator Scott and all other Christian leaders for fighting against this. We don’t have the luxury of doing nothing.

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    Rick Pollard
    January 23, 2024

    Karen, Your last comment, “We dont have the luxury of doing nothing” Is not only profound, but should be a rallying cry for the People who see these attacks against The People, and The Republic. My only question is, Will those reading this demand that their elected Representatives stop this?
    I Pray that they will, and be the Hands and Feet, and Voice of the Lord in this War Against Satan.

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Peter Watson
January 23, 2024

I pray that God places Tim as VP under Trump.

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