Former FBI agent Kyle Seraphin shares his experience as a whistleblower, revealing the FBI's targeted surveillance of American Catholics. The podcast explores the religious and cultural backgrounds in law enforcement, the speaker's personal journey to the military, and their transformation of faith through challenges. They also discuss the targeting of specific denominations and groups, the impact of spirituality on family, and the importance of faith. A wake-up call for Catholics, Christians, and conservatives.
The FBI has engaged in targeted surveillance of American Catholics, which resulted in investigations by Congress and exposed the nationwide nature of the targeting.
Kyle Serifen, a former FBI agent, faced unjust treatment and potential violations of Title VII due to his pro-life Catholic beliefs and objection to the COVID-19 vaccine mandate.
The FBI has displayed a pattern of discrimination by targeting not only Catholics but also pro-life and conservative Christian groups, emphasizing the importance of defending civil liberties and religious freedom.
Deep dives
The FBI's Targeting of American Catholics
The podcast episode discusses the whistleblower experience of Kyle Serifen, a former FBI agent who exposed the FBI's targeting of American Catholics. Serifen explains that he joined the FBI with a strong sense of right and wrong, drawn to the idea of serving others. However, he witnessed problematic practices and violations of federal law within the counterintelligence program. This led him to report these issues through proper channels. Serifen further reveals that the FBI's surveillance mission had expanded to include domestic terrorism and extremist groups, including white supremacists and militia violent extremists. Shockingly, the FBI specifically targeted Catholic parents at school board meetings, prompting Serifen to blow the whistle on the agency's unconstitutional actions. His revelations, including a leaked document, sparked investigations by Congress, exposing the nationwide nature of the targeting, which involved multiple FBI field offices.
Serifen's Confrontation with Vaccine Mandate and Unjust Employment Practices
Apart from exposing the FBI's targeting of American Catholics, the episode highlights Serifen's internal struggles with the FBI's vaccine mandate and unjust employment practices. Kyle Serifen, due to his pro-life Catholic beliefs and concerns regarding the use of fetal cell lines, objected to the COVID-19 vaccine mandate. He submitted a religious exemption affidavit, but this resulted in him being placed on unpaid leave and having his badge and gun confiscated. Serifen perceived these actions as problematic and potentially violative of Title VII. He also found troubling parallels between the treatment of FBI agents who refused to test for COVID-19 and the historical injustices faced by individuals during the Holocaust.
Serifen's Role as a Whistleblower and the Ongoing Congressional Investigation
The episode delves into Serifen's decision to become a whistleblower and the subsequent investigation by Congress. Serifen made the conscious choice to expose the FBI's targeting of Catholics through public means, such as media appearances and releasing documents to Congress. His actions led to congressional hearings and questioning of FBI Director Christopher Wray. While Wray tried to evade direct admission of Catholic targeting, the evidence presented by Serifen and investigations by Congress exposed the nationwide nature of the targeting, involving multiple FBI field offices. Serifen's courage and actions have brought attention to the issue of the FBI's potential weaponization and prompted discussions on the importance of holding the agency accountable.
FBI Targeting Catholic and Pro-Life Groups
The podcast episode discusses how the FBI has targeted Catholic and pro-life groups, revealing a pattern of discrimination. The host and guest highlight specific instances where the FBI investigated Catholic communities and pro-life organizations, treating them as potential national security threats. The analysts behind these investigations seemed to have personal biases and used their work to advance their careers within the intelligence community. The targeting extended beyond Catholics to include conservative Christians who hold traditional beliefs on issues like abortion and immigration. The podcast emphasizes the need to defend civil liberties and religious freedom in the face of government overreach.
Spiritual Impact and Prayer
The episode also explores the personal spiritual impact of these events on the host and his family. The host shares how the challenges he faced due to his actions led him to deepen his Catholic faith and prioritize prayer. His wife and children actively engage in prayer, expressing gratitude and asking for protection. The host discusses the importance of spiritual warfare and encourages others to embrace their faith, highlighting the need to defend religious freedom for all Americans. The podcast concludes with a reflection on the role of faith in navigating difficult times and the potential rewards of boldness and standing up for one's convictions.
If you’re a practicing Catholic, or even a concerned parent – chances are the FBI thinks you’re a domestic terrorist.
That sounds crazy – and it is – but former agent Kyle Seraphin ultimately lost his job for revealing the truth about the FBI’s targeted surveillance of American Catholics.
Kyle joins Mary on this episode to share his experience and how this is a wake-up call not just for Catholics, but all Christians and conservatives.
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