“In no other setting in American society (except undercover police work) is it appropriate for a government agent acting in his or her official capacity, or even for one party in a private interaction, to knowingly lie about very important facts and to deliberately deceive the other party.” - Defending The Innocent: Interrogation and False Confession - By Richard J. Ofshe
Victims of involuntary testing of covert no-touch torture and remote torture technologies should be aware of how government agents behind these attacks employ constant lies, deceit and manipulation in an effort to strip away our emotional and mental defenses. As my experiences over the years have confirmed, the use of lies and deceit is a primary tool in the attacks against targeted individuals. In essence, our attackers attempt to control our environment and daily interactions to the point that our decisions and attitudes are shaped by the falsehoods they have constructed. These strategies are fundamental tools in coercive persuasion.
I found this enlightening article on coercive techniques used in law enforcement (Defending The Innocent: Interrogation and False Confession) to be quite useful. It shows the fundamental and central role that lies and deceit play in the formal interrogation process, and why they can lead to false confessions by the innocent. It is a dark science that is not designed to reveal truth but rather to subvert and destroy the will of the inexperienced and vulnerable. You may find this to be useful reading in understanding the thinking and motives behind some of the psychological attacks we undergo.
One of the best ways to resist coercive persuasion is to understand how it works. Know what they are doing to you and why. Doing some research on the topic of psychological coercion may help you to better understand the “weapons” that are being used against you and the vulnerabilities they are designed to exploit.
I am not a terrorist and would never advocate any act of rebellion against this or any government. I have never engaged in any sort of criminal activity. As a natural born American citizen, and minister of Jehovah’s Witnesses, my life has been centered around teaching Bible truths to people of all backgrounds. As a Christian, I maintain strict neutrality in politics, not elevating any one political ideology or party over another. I lead a quiet life, and do not pose a threat to anyone. However, I have been targeted for more than a decade by what appears to be a program of quasi-military covert training that victimizes innocent civilians. Psychological torture methods and covert torture technologies are being developed and refined by long-term involuntary testing on innocent civilians. I am simply asking the question: Is this news story revealing a piece of that puzzle? Time will tell.
In commenting on the sum effect of all human government the Bible aptly observes: “Man has dominated man to his injury.” - Ecclesiastes 8:9. Only our Creator can bring about a truly just world, and he will do so by getting rid of all the wicked and putting the rulership of the earth into the hands of his Son, Jesus Christ. Only then will the needs of the oppressed be met.
“He [the Messianic King, Jesus Christ] will not judge by any mere appearance to his eyes, nor reprove simply according to the thing heard by his ears. And with righteousness he must judge the lowly ones, and with uprightness he must give reproof in behalf of the meek ones of the earth . . . And righteousness must prove to be the belt of his hips, and faithfulness the belt of his loins.” Isaiah 11:3-5.
Now, however, there remain faith, hope, love, these three; but the greatest of these is love.—1 Cor. 13:13.
We live in a world where people are being taught to hate. The toxic environment produced by a climate of hatred can cause our love to stagnate and wane. Simply meeting the daily challenge of loveless surroundings can, if allowed, become a full-time occupation in itself. Life must be more that that. I do not want to be known only as someone who coped with a hostile environment and survived. Simply defending myself from hostility is not a life well lived. Our ultimate happiness, and most meaningful pursuits involve showing love for others. As the Bible reminds us, love is the greatest quality we can cultivate. Therefore, it is my intention to extend myself, exert myself more in the days ahead to think and act in the best interest of others. I want to be remembered for the good I do, not for the evil that has been done to me.
I, like many other targets of involuntary psychological and covert torture weapons testing have long been aware that our bodily functions and emotional state have been remotely monitored by some form of undetectable wireless technology. Could some variation of this technology have made that possible? Typically, most new technologies that have military potential are employed covertly for some time before being applied to consumer applications. Is that true of this “electronic skin” technology? Perhaps there are covert applications of “electronic skin’ that are much smaller (making them nearly invisible) that can be adhered to the skin without consent. It is quite conceivable to envision government operatives using wireless technology such as smart phones or laptops to monitor the emotional and physical state of involuntary test subjects in various setting throughout the day. Could this technology, deemed “unnoticeable to the wearer” explain the covert physiological monitoring of involuntary participants in the development of covert psychological weapons?
I attend a weekly Bible school conducted at a Manhattan (NYC) congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses. This week, part of our Bible reading assignment was taken from Psalm 94: 1-23. It is a faith-strengthening account that provides assurance that our God sees and acts when injustices are committed against his people. I am posting this Bible passage here in its entirety. Anyone who is a victim of injustice and loves God will find it very encouraging. Be assured that God hears and responds to the pleas for help from all who call out to him in sincerity.
Psalm 94:1-23
O God of acts of vengeance, Jehovah, O God of acts of vengeance, beam forth!
Raise yourself up, O Judge of the earth. Bring back a retribution upon the haughty ones.
How long are the wicked, O Jehovah, How long are the wicked themselves going to exult?
They keep bubbling forth, they keep speaking unrestrained; All the practicers of what is hurtful keep bragging about themselves.
Your people, O Jehovah, they keep crushing, And your inheritance they keep afflicting.
The widow and the alien resident they kill, And the fatherless boys they murder.
And they keep saying: “Jah does not see; And the God of Jacob does not understand [it].”
Understand, YOU who are unreasoning among the people; And as for YOU stupid ones, when will YOU have any insight?
The One planting the ear, can he not hear? Or the One forming the eye, can he not look?
The One correcting the nations, can he not reprove, Even the One teaching men knowledge?
Jehovah is knowing the thoughts of men, that they are as an exhalation.
Happy is the able-bodied man whom you correct, O Jah, And whom you teach out of your own law,
To give him quietness from days of calamity, Until for the wicked one a pit is excavated.
For Jehovah will not forsake his people, Nor will he leave his own inheritance.
For judicial decision will return even to righteousness, And all the upright in heart will follow it.
Who will rise up for me against the evildoers? Who will take his stand for me against the practicers of hurtfulness?
Unless Jehovah had been of assistance to me, In a little while my soul would have resided in silence.
When I said: “My foot will certainly move unsteadily,” Your own loving-kindness, O Jehovah, kept sustaining me.
When my disquieting thoughts became many inside of me, Your own consolations began to fondle my soul.
Will the throne causing adversities be allied with you While it is framing trouble by decree?
They make sharp attacks on the soul of the righteous one And pronounce wicked even the blood of the innocent one.
But Jehovah will become a secure height for me, And my God the rock of my refuge.
And he will turn back upon them their hurtfulness And will silence them with their own calamity. Jehovah our God will silence them.
Can I rightfully say that I am a success in spite of enduring ongoing covert torture and psychological attacks for more than twelve years? Absolutely! When a boxer wins a championship bout, he is then declared world champion. He is not required to wait until retirement to gain his title. He retains his title until he loses a fight. Even then, he can regain it by winning a rematch. In much the same way, I can proudly say that after more than twelve years of struggle, I have fought and won many battles. Indeed, anyone who retains his self-control, albeit imperfectly, despite constant provocation and duress should view him or herself as a champion. Even if we lose the lose the occasional bout, like a true champion we can rise up and regain our title.
However, I cannot take credit for my string of victories. My guide, or coach, has been the superb counsel found in God’s Word the Bible. When followed, the Bible’s wise advice can equip anyone to win the daily battle against evil. Our Heavenly Father knows us better than anyone. He can train any of us to be a champion. His counsel is timeless, and proven. It really works!
I’ve put together a list of the top ten scriptures that have enabled me at the end of each day to thank my Heavenly Father for a day’s battle fought and won. You my find them useful as well:
#1. Romans 12:17-21: “Return evil for evil to no one. Provide fine things in the sight of all men. If possible, as far as it depends upon YOU, be peaceable with all men. Do not avenge yourselves, beloved, but yield place to the wrath; for it is written: “Vengeance is mine; I will repay, says Jehovah.” But, “if your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink; for by doing this you will heap fiery coals upon his head.” Do not let yourself be conquered by the evil, but keep conquering the evil with the good.”
I must consider this scripture passage to be the most practical advice I’ve followed over the past twelve years. In fact, it is rare for a day to go by when I do not reflect on it. It provides both a sound defense and brilliant offense when facing evil acts!
The Defensive Strategy
Do not “return evil for evil. Do not avenge yourselves.” The evil we face is most effective when we lose self-control. It is designed to exploit our anger and bitterness. Giving into anger or losing our temper can have disastrous results. It can destroy our health, and damage our reputation. We may do something in the heat of the moment that we spend the rest of our lives regretting. By losing self-control, we put our destiny in the hands of our persecutors.
By rejecting the tendency to be vindictive or vengeful, we minimize of the impact of the attacks we undergo. By maintaining self-control, we also determine the outcome of most attacks.
However, this Bible passage is not telling us to be passive, or simply do nothing. It also suggests the best way to mount an offensive against evil:
A Superb Offensive Strategy
“Keep conquering the evil with the good . . . Provide fine things in the sight of all men . . .” What a brilliant offensive strategy! The best way to meet evil head on is with acts of goodness! Taking the initiative to be kind, even towards those who treat us badly is the best way to conquer evil. Why? Because “you heap fiery coals upon (your enemies) head.” Like ‘fiery coals” can warm the coldest room, you can often soften the heart of the most hateful person to some degree by means of kindness. You will always produce the best possible outcome in any situation by taking the initiative to be kind to others.
Imagine being able to listen in on a meeting held by your persecutors. Instead of discussing your angry responses, all they have to talk about is your good deeds and pleasant manners. You example will, over time, prove that what is being said about you is a lie. Nevertheless, some will become even more determined to hurt you. But keep in mind that many of those participating in your abuse are misguided. They are being lied to. Your good example will become your most powerful witness.
Taking the offensive in this way benefits your mental and emotional health. Being determined to be kind under adversity builds good character and endurance. It exercises and strengthens your capacity for love, essential to good emotional health and well-being.
As one of Jehovah’s Witnesses, I have the ideal way to soar above the hatred of my persecutors. Our well known public preaching and teaching activity is a core component of our beliefs, and requires cultivating love for strangers. I spend upwards of 40 hours every month in this volunteer work, speaking to neighbors, workmates and strangers. I could not persevere in this without genuine affection for my fellowman.
“I am one of the happiest people in this neighborhood,” I told one individual involved in street level psychological attacks against me. “Here’s why,” I continued. “I give of my time and energies on a daily basis to help strangers learn about the only hope for mankind from God’s Word the Bible. This is a work that changes lives for the better. The joy and deep satisfaction I get from showing love for strangers in this way triumphs over any adversity I face. In fact, my speaking to you now is an expression of love.”
Taking the initiative to “conquer the evil with the good” with this individual resulted in a pleasant and meaningful Bible conversation.
Indeed, no evil can conquer that sort of love! My public ministry sweeps away the cobwebs of fear and anger, and elevates my thinking and emotions above the petty hatred that surrounds me. It is, for me, the winning strategy in my fight against evil.
A Key To Success for Everyman
The fundamental principle of “conquering the evil with the good” works in every season and setting. Here is a rather humorous video I discovered recently that shows this principle in action. It is a homespun story, yet, it shows the lasting good that can come from following the Bible’s peerless advice. Anyonecan use these principles to produce the best possible good. Interestingly, you may find the adversities discussed in this video are not so dissimilar from our own. Can we face our challenges with a similar resolve? Conquer the evil, with the good.
I have focused my efforts recently on understanding and cultivating the noble quality of courage to a greater degree. And for good reason. When targeted by psychological warfare, we need to maintain courage. However, if we focus on the evil antics of our harassers, we can quickly lose courage, rapidly descending into a state of panic. Our attackers know this. That is why they strive to keep us continually aware of their abusive presence. They want our focus, our constant attention, in an effort to overwhelm us with fear and distress. When that occurs, we lose the ability to make sound decisions and could easily be lured into self-destructive behavior. That is the precise intent of their machinations.
The truth is that we build up more anxiety over what may happen than what has happened. We allow whispers, innuendo, gossip, veiled threats, disapproving glances and other carefully staged encounters to overwhelm our minds with panic. We are responding to the suggestion of danger planted in our mind by a form of covert theater. Our thoughts and emotions are being manipulated primarily by what we see and hear. We cannot give free reign to such thoughts. Control what you think about and you minimize or neutralize perceived dangers. Just as we are selective about the food we allow to enter our bodies for health’s sake, we must be selective in the thoughts we allow to enter our minds and affect our thinking and actions.
To gain and maintain mental and emotional control requires that we focus on things that are positive and upbuilding, not the psychological theatre put on by our attackers. What builds your confidence? What makes you happy and gives you a positive outlook? What inspires your noblest qualities? Make those things your daily focus. Read about them, think about them, make them a visual presence in your daily life. Discuss them in your daily conversation. When you do so you strengthen and stabilize the mind, minimizing emotional damage caused by psychological attacks. A steady diet of healthy thoughts can replenish your courage and self-control.
Here is a caution to consider. Our choice of entertainment and recreation can also uplift us or tear us down. For example, movies that glorify “good guy” violence as a legitimate means of retaliation will not help you to maintain or value emotional control. Choose carefully what you feed your mind, especially now.
Of course, when we make efforts to focus on what is positive and upbuilding, our attackers will work even harder to keep our attention. You must be as persistent as they are. Gain and maintain control of your thinking. Keep positive reading material or recordings with you at all times and train your mind to focus on them. I have found Bible reading and spending a bit of time in nature to be emotionally strengthening. When harassers appear (as they are certain to do), don’t make them your focus. Don’t let your conversations descend into negative topics, be positive with everyone you meet. Control your thoughts and you control your emotions.
Your greatest assets are your heart and mind. How you think and feel must be protected.
“. . .whatever things are lovable, whatever things are well spoken of, whatever virtue there is and whatever praiseworthy thing there is, continue considering these things . . .” -Philippians 4:8
“ . . . Be courageous, and may your heart be strong, all you who are waiting for Jehovah.”—Psalm 31:24
No one enjoys adversity. Nor do I. The covert, government sponsored programs I have been afflicted by use involuntary human subjects to develop abnormally cruel psychological weapons. I have seen man, up-close, at his ugliest. Yet, there is one compelling benefit I’ve gained over the past decade. My personal experiences have confirmed in dramatic detail, what I’ve learned from God’s Word the Bible: Man’s experimentation in self-government is a catastrophic failure. No matter what type of government he invents, they all serve fundamentally as tools of oppression. That unvarnished truth litters the human landscape before me.
I consider this a cause of great joy! Why? It confirms the truthfulness of what I have learned from the Bible! I have not wasted my life serving Jehovah God for more than half a century! More than ever, I deeply appreciate not only the truthfulness of God’s Word, but also, the way it has helped me to survive this human experiment in misery. Having seen the sharp contrast between God’s way of ruling and man’s, I take my stand firmly on God’s side, as a subject of his Kingdom Government. Of course, I respect any human government whose authority I live under at present. But I also know from personal experience the utter folly of putting my confidence in any human authority.
The Bible foretells that this generation will soon face the darkest, most fearsome period in human history. Look at the current situation. The gap between rich and poor has never been wider. The dreams of financial security for millions in developed countries are disappearing as the worldwide Great Recession drags on. 22,000 children die every day from hunger related causes. However, greed prevents us from solving the world’s hunger problem. Methods of control and oppression considered heinous less than a generation ago are now the standard practices of modern world powers. In 1991, the newspaper The European noted: “Is the world sick? Yes, indeed, but . . . not by [an] act of God—the world’s illness was inflicted by its peoples.”
Psychologists have long viewed as inconsequential the enormous appetite for violent entertainment in Western culture. Could it be, that these new forms of covert violence, and the ease with which they are adopted. are the sad results of young minds and hearts deadened by a steady diet of violent entertainment?
A propaganda film made by the Stasi secret police in East Germany was recently discovered, showing children as young as five being made to simulate war games using miniature tanks and machine guns. What was the intent behind this propaganda? “The intention of the Stasi was to sharpen up the potential for violence of the next generation at an early age . . .” -Hubertus Knabe, Stasi Museum, Berlin, Germany
A propaganda inspired, violent, torture loving mindset will soon define this generation as its cancerous tentacles spread worldwide. The Bible makes it clear: Soon, Satan’s world will experience a tribulation such as it has never experienced before. (Matthew 24:21)
My joy comes in this: During that chaotic time, Jehovah’s courageous servants will rejoice in their hope! “As these things start to occur,” said Jesus, “raise yourselves erect and lift your heads up, because your deliverance is getting near.”—Luke 21:28. Therefore, I am more determined than ever to proclaim the only hope that will not lead to disappointment; God’s Kingdom. Human rule will soon end, and God’s Kingdom will hold sway over the entire earth. — Revelation 21: 3-5
Thank you, Jehovah!
“I well know, O Jehovah, that to earthling man his way does not belong. It does not belong to man who is walking even to direct his step.” (Jeremiah 10:23)
“The wise ones have become ashamed. They have become terrified and will be caught. Look! They have rejected the very word of Jehovah, and what wisdom do they have?” (Jeremiah 8:9)
“But Jehovah is in truth God. He is the living God and the King to time indefinite. Because of his indignation the earth will rock, and no nations will hold up under his denunciation.” (Jeremiah 10:10)
People who enjoy ridiculing others will always find an excuse to do so. “There exist companions disposed to break one another to pieces . . .” -Proverbs 18:24. It does no good to waste our energy and breath trying to correct their prejudiced views. “Those who sneer at others don’t like to be corrected,” observed wise King Solomon. (Proverbs 15:12, Contemporary English Version). Prejudiced comments only expose the speaker’s ignorance, not the victim’s so-called faults.
One of the challenges faced by targets of Cointelpro style psychological warfare and covert torture weaponry is an intense campaign of lies and propaganda. Highly skilled at deception, the covert government agencies backing these attacks will try to use every channel of communication open to the victim to confuse, mislead and discourage. We should not be surprised that speech, media, electronic communication, and even music is manipulated in an effort to destroy the emotional and mental well-being of the intended victim. Where can we turn for sorely needed encouragement and trustworthy guidance?
” . . . let God be found true, though every man be found a liar. . .”
—Romans 3:4.
Even if “every man” were to become deceptive in speech, I need never be confused or without sound guidance. God’s Word is always true. My Heavenly Father communicates to me through his written word, the Bible. And, he speaks out of great love and concern for me personally. He wants me to succeed. By seeking God’s voice when making decisions, I will never be misled. Above all, I remain assured of his great affection. Knowing that, enables me to endure the hateful acts of my fellowmen.
An article in the Times of India, Aug. 12, 2011, discusses a new