Like many churches, First Baptist retains its own security in addition to relying on local law enforcement. We will continue doing what the Lord has called us to do,” it read. “The Bible tells us the Lord has not given us a spirit of fear. In response, church leaders issued a statement testifing they will not be intimidated by the threat. In the piece the ISIS magazine termed First Dallas as “a popular Crusader gathering place waiting to be burned down.” Also, church leaders told NBC5 they have remained in contact with both the FBI and Dallas police for several weeks. Federal law enforcement has found no evidence of an impending attack, but see the threat as credible. 26, saying the ISIS publication included a photo of First Baptist Dallas earlier this month with suggestions to carry out arson attacks. Law enforcement officials are taking seriously a threat in an ISIS propaganda magazine regarding First Baptist Church in Dallas, TX.ĭALLAS, TX - An ISIS propaganda magazine has encouraged members of the Islamic State to turn toward one of Southern Baptists’ most historic churches.
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