"Really hope that's not the goal here."
I fear that may well be their goal; you know what Jesus said:
"The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly." - John 10:10
Nevertheless, I'll pray for a better outcome for you. If God's people would only start acting according to the reality of Jesus ruling as King, and stop paying the state any reverence, we could have an abundant life...
I struggle with anger at the state, but need to remind myself what James says:
"Know this, my beloved brothers: let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger; for the anger of man does not produce the righteousness of God."
And so I keep writing about God's people taking on their Kingdom role...
Cheers, friend!