NSPM-7: A New Kind of Inquisition

On September 25, 2025, President Trump signed a government order called National Security Presidential Memorandum 7, or NSPM-7. It says the United States must fight “domestic terrorism” and “political violence.” On paper, it sounds like it targets people who plan or carry out violent attacks. But the language in the order connects ideas and beliefs to terrorism, which could easily be used to go after people who simply disagree with the government. This appears to be the start of a new kind of Inquisition, where the government decides what beliefs are acceptable and punishes people who think differently.

When and how it started

The order was signed on September 25, 2025.

It tells agencies like the Justice Department, Homeland Security, the IRS, and the Treasury to work together to find and punish people who they think are spreading political violence.

It also says Antifa should be treated as a terrorist group.

Lawyers and civil rights groups warned that this order could be used to investigate regular people, churches, or organizations that are peaceful but outspoken.

The plan gives the government more power, depending on how far officials decide to take it.

What the order says

NSPM-7 says political violence comes from groups that are “anti-American,” “anti-capitalist,” “anti-Christian,” and against “traditional family and moral values.”

That means the government is linking beliefs and opinions to terrorism. It also allows investigators to look into who funds certain groups, who donates money, and who shares their ideas. Banks are told to watch for “suspicious” activity and report it. Nonprofits can lose their tax status if accused of helping “extremism.”

So instead of just arresting violent criminals, the government can also target people or organizations because of their ideas.

Why this can threaten Hebrew Israelites

The Hebrew Israelites could be targeted under this order because they often speak out against mainstream Christianity and the system that oppresses Black people. The order’s use of “anti-Christian” and “anti-American” could be used against them, even if they are peaceful.

Here’s how that could happen:

Their beliefs

Hebrew Israelites reject some Christian teachings and call for repentance and justice. This could be labeled “anti-Christian.”

Their organizations

Churches or study groups could be investigated, have their funds frozen, or be audited by the IRS. Donations could be reported as suspicious.

Their speech

If they teach about injustice or prophecy that challenges America’s power, it could be seen as “radical.”

Their public image

Once the media or government paints a group as dangerous, police and intelligence agencies can monitor them or infiltrate their communities.

This pattern matches what has happened before in American history when Black groups spoke up against oppression.

What history shows

The original Inquisition in Europe started by accusing people of heresy, meaning “wrong belief.” It later became a system of spying, torture, and punishment. People were arrested not for crimes, but for what they believed. Today things work differently but the idea is the same. Instead of burning people at the stake, governments can freeze bank accounts, block funding, or label people “terrorists.” NSPM-7 gives tools to do that through surveillance, financial tracking, and political pressure.

What to watch for

If small religious or community groups start losing their nonprofit status or being called “extremist,” that’s a warning sign. If banks or police start investigating people for their beliefs instead of crimes, it means this order is being abused. If peaceful teachers, preachers, or protesters are arrested under terrorism laws, the line between faith and crime is being erased.

Hebrew Israelites and other faith groups should work with legal aid and civil rights organizations to protect their rights. They should document everything, stay peaceful, and speak clearly about what they believe so no one can twist their message.

A modern inquisition

The first Inquisition used fire and torture. This one could use technology, money, and law. It would not come with priests and crosses, but with algorithms, bank reports, and federal task forces. NSPM-7 may be presented as a fight against terrorism, but its wording allows it to become a fight against thought itself. When beliefs become crimes, history is repeating itself, and this time, it could start with the Hebrew Israelites.