One of the more insidious aspects of the psychological attacks I have experienced is the fact that I constantly encounter people, often complete strangers, who are forthcoming with advice. It is uninvited, crude, devious, misleading, deceptive, and unending. It is designed to instill fear, humiliate, and provoke anger. It is intended to subvert sound thinking and attack vulnerable emotions. In many cases dangerous propaganda is cleverly disguised as seemingly good advice from people “who want to help.” Listening to any of this “advice” can prove harmful, and potentially disastrous.

Propaganda works, and its intended target is your mind and decision making process. Skilled propagandists relentlessly force you to hear their view and discourage discussion. Often their real motives are not apparent. They sift the facts, exploiting the useful ones and concealing the others. They also distort and twist facts, specializing in lies and half-truths. Your emotions are manipulated to influence your decision making process. How can a person targeted in this way protect himself?

God’s Word, the Bible, has a simple solution that can help us to strain out much of the harmful talk that comes our way. It is this: Know the source. Often uncovering the source of the message can help us to discern its motive. The Apostle Paul, writing to Timothy in the Bible book of 2 Timothy encouraged him  to “. . . continue in the things that you learned and were persuaded to believe, knowing from what persons you learned them . . . “(2 Timothy 3:14). Timothy could trust the things he learned because he knew the source. In his case, it was Bible based instruction provided by his God-fearing mother and grandmother. That source had his best interests at heart, and taught him only what would be of benefit to him.

Therefore, when we receive advice, ask yourself the following questions: Who is the real source of this information or advice? If the true source cannot be discerned, why is that so? Does the person giving me advice really have my best interest at heart? Have they proven themselves to have my best interests at heart over time? If you cannot trust the source, can you really trust the advice?

Here is another propaganda tactic to be aware of. Sometimes, the devious propagandist may use someone you trust or have an emotional attachment to as a channel for their harmful ideas. The Bible provides an excellent warning example of this Satanic strategy. In the account recorded in the book of Genesis, the Devil knew that he could not deceive Adam. So, he first deceived the less experienced Eve, Adam’s wife. Eve, in turn, was able to convince Adam to go along with her in a sin that cost both of them their lives. Adam listened to his wife. It was Adam’s emotional attachment to Eve that proved to be his undoing. Satan’s cleverly disguised strategy worked. He hid his destructive motives by using Eve to influence her husband. “Also, Adam was not deceived, but the woman was thoroughly deceived and came to be in transgression. (1 Timothy 2:14)

The lesson is this: If a relative or trusted confidante gives you advice that seems ill advised or out of character, why?  Try to discern the original source. Are they passing on information from another source? If so, who?Propaganda tactics are in wide use today because they work. Protect yourself. Know the source of any advice that you decide to act upon. I have always found the Bible, a trusted source of advice from someone who truly has my best interests at heart, to be a proven source of superlative advice!

“Climb the mountains and get their good tidings. Nature’s peace will flow into you as sunshine flows into trees. The winds will blow their own freshness into you, and the storms their energy, while cares will drop off like autumn leaves.”—John Muir, American Writer and Naturalist.

I recently had the opportunity to watch the documentary series “The National Parks, America’s Best Idea” by Ken Burns. It was a moving and inspirational series that I am certain anyone facing distressing circumstances will enjoy. Why?As we observe the awe-inspiring beauty that our National Parks are intended to preserve, it speaks deeply and movingly of our loving Creator. “As regards the heavens, to Jehovah the heavens belong, But the earth he has given to the sons of men. —Psalm 115:16

These natural gifts, given by a loving Heavenly Father, can have a beneficial effect on our emotions and thinking. As I learned from my years spent in the southwestern US, simply spending a couple of hours in a natural environment can be emotionally and mentally invigorating. It can renew, heal and recharge, reaffirming our confidence in our Grand Creator. Unlike the often cruel and unjust schemes of man, which come and go, our beautiful planet is made to endure forever. “Everything he has made pretty in its time. Even time indefinite he has put in their heart, that mankind may never find out the work that the [true] God has made from the start to the finish.” —Ecclesiastes 3:11

Our Heavenly Father will not allow man to ruin the lives of fellowmen and our planet much longer. “The creation itself also will be set free from enslavement to corruption and have the glorious freedom of the children of God.” —Romans 8:21. Meditating on God’s creative works as beautifully portrayed in this series, can teach us much about God’s love for humanity and his power to act in our behalf. Such thoughts are encouraging and beneficial.

“Do not show yourself heated up because of evildoers . . . for like green new grass they will fade away . . . Take exquisite delight in Jehovah, and he will give you the requests of your heart . . . For evildoers themselves will be cut off . . . But those hoping in Jehovah are the ones that will possess the earth.” —Psalm 37:1,4,9

A very interesting television segment on the ease with which a seeming authority figure can convince innocent bystanders to violate the law and the rights of fellow humans.

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I read a brief note on one blog from a victim of directed energy weapons and psychological attacks that encapsulates some of the best advice that can be offered to anyone who is a fellow victim. It is this: View this as your opportunity and challenge to be the most pleasant, well mannered person you can be every day. Strive to treat everyone well, irregardless of how they treat you. Whether that wise blogger realized or not, she was offering advice that the Bible has offered for centuries: “As far as it depends upon you, be peaceable with all men . . .” — Romans 12:18

Does it  work? I can say without hesitation that it does! Our emotions and physical health receive a boost from treating others with kindness and respect. It lifts self-esteem, and brightens the day when we take the initiative to be kind and pleasant. Focusing on doing good distracts us from the strength-sapping evil around us. It also neutralizes the impact of much of the psychological attacks we undergo. After all, it is not the attack that harms us, it is our negative emotional response that does the most damage.When we respond in the positive we have a much greater sense of personal control and accomplishment.

Granted, it can be a challenge, and we will not be perfect at it. We will have good days and bad. However, we will be much better at coping overall if we make a real effort to express kindness daily. The problems we face will become more manageable. Also, the enormous amounts of energy wasted on anger and bitterness can now be channeled in more beneficial ways.

There is a very practical benefit to this as well. These psychological programs are intended to destabilize us so that we can either be declared emotionally unstable or incarcerated. You make the likelihood of such an outcome more remote if you display kindness and good manners to all.

Why not try it? Make a real effort, not for a day but for a few weeks. Don’t give up! As you get into the habit of doing so, it becomes easier. I am sure you will see that focusing on treating all with kindness will yield positive results and rewards you never imagined possible in your circumstance!

On a day by day basis, I am targeted with carefully crafted false logic designed to subvert sound thinking. Those who participate in the psychological warfare waged against me seek to pervert my principles and viewpoints with warped logic.  It is a weapon designed to destroy my self-esteem and to create doubt.

However, as a Christian, my views are based upon the sound principles found in God’s Word the Bible. I cling to those principles as the only source of trusted reasoning in a world that uses logic as a way to corrupt and enslave unsuspecting minds. When ideas and suggestions I receive do not stand up to the scrutiny of Bible standards, I reject them.

Here are two lines of faulty logic I have recently examined in the light of Bible principles:

“If so many people hate you, you must be a really bad person.”

Is this sound logic? Is the fact that I appear to be despised by many proof that I am a bad person? Consider this: Jesus Christ was despised by most of the high ranking religious leaders of his day. His death was a result of a gross injustice by those same leaders. Yet, he was the most innocent, and greatest of men who ever walked the earth. Would you say that the large number of people who hated him was proof that he was a bad person? Certainly not! Knowing this, it would be foolish of me to allow my self-esteem to be corrupted by any malicious crafty logic designed to destroy my self-esteem or to cause self-doubt.

Here is another question I examined using the power of reason:

Would I feel more secure if I participated in the harassment and psychological abuse of others?

Suppose I had the opportunity to volunteer in community based programs engaged in psychological harassment of those deemed “undesirable.” Many join in these practices motivated by a normal concern for security. Would my participation in such activities enhance or destroy my sense of security?

Use your power of reason: Does the man who makes enemies among his own neighbors feel more secure than the man who strives for peaceful relations with all? “An answer, when mild, turns away rage, but a word causing pain makes anger to come up.”—Proverbs 15:1. Will “causing pain” to some of my neighbors or workmates give me a greater feeling of security or rob me of peace of mind? Using my power of reason helps me to see the right answer to this question. May it help you to do the same.

How beneficial the Bible’s wise counsel is in this regard: “As far as it depends upon you, be peaceable to all persons.—Romans 12:17.  Those who are peacemakers, actively pursuing good relations with all, do not spend their days “looking over their shoulder,” in fear of enemies they have made. Peaceful relations with others contributes greatly to our own peace of mind and sense of security. Therefore, if you become the victim of injustice that includes psychological abuse, please, use your power of reason and follow this superb advice from God’s Word. Do not retaliate in word or deed. Reject any temptation to “return evil for evil . . .” —Romans 12:17.

Our God-given power of reason is a wonderful aid in responding wisely to all forms of adversity.

 “For God gave us not a spirit of cowardice, but that of power and of love and of soundness of mind.”—2Ti 1:7 

When faced with injustice, psychological and physical abuse, and efforts to compromise our integrity by powerful human agencies, it is vital to keep in mind who deserves our loyalty. By acknowledging the existence of my Creator, I am also acknowledging his supreme authority, his right to determine how I should behave. I also recognize that any authority man exercises is therefore relative to that of our Creator and Lawgiver.

Where should I put my trust? Some would argue that when faced with pressure from a powerful human agency, especially government, we have no choice but to compromise the principles we hold dear. Is that really so? Please note our Creator’s thoughts on this matter: “Do not become fearful of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul; but rather be in fear of him that can destroy both soul and body in Gehenna.” —Matt. 10:28 Yes, our Creator urges us to be more concerned with pleasing him than any human authority, even on the threat of death.” God alone can determine the ultimate life course of all humans. He alone can undo any harm caused to us by fellow humans. He can even reverse the effects of death itself.  

Of course, we respect human authority in the form of governments. We remain in compliance with laws that do not violate Godly principles. However, when they seek to force us to compromise in ways that violates Godly principles, then we must “obey God as ruler rather than men.” —Acts 5:29

Who knows man better? Humans who at best live no more than 70 or so years, or the Creator who not only made man but has witnessed his history since inception? Reflecting on the only logical answer to that question helps me to curb any fear of man that may lead to compromise. Also, I know from personal experience that God’s way is the best way. After more than ten years of attacks and abuse I stand due to following Bible principles. The guidelines God gives through his Word the Bible works better than any advice I could seek from mere humans. It also gives me good reason never to be intimidated by humans who seek to compromise my integrity. My Creator is far wiser than they are. After all, he made them. Therefore, Fear the Maker, Not The Thing made.

Someone’s opinion of you does not have to become your reality —Les Brown

When adversity impacts our lives, especially long term distresses, it can affect the goals or destiny of our life. For some it may mean a distraction from the things that are truly important in life. Yet, for others, it may reveal that their lives have no meaningful goals or destiny. The adversity, in effect, shapes or decides the outcome of their lives. What affect should adversity have on us? How much control should the challenges we face have on the course of our lives? Really, who controls your destiny? Perhaps the following illustration can help us to answer that question.

A sailor sets his ship on a course to arrive at his eventual destination. Along the way, he encounters a terrible storm. In order to arrive at his destination, he may make adjustments in his course to ride out the storm. He skillfully guides his ship as he does so. The storm may cause him to be delayed in arriving. Yet, his destination does not change. As long as he remains in firm control of his ship, the sailor, not the storm, determines his destiny.

Do we see the point? The adversities we face, like that storm, should not change our destiny. We cannot control the storm. However, like that sailor we must remain in control of our ship if we are to reach our destination or goals. So again I ask, who controls your destiny? If that sailor were to give up control of the ship, the unrelenting storm would take control. That would lead to certain shipwreck. With that in mind, ask yourself: Am I still focused on what is really important in life or have I allowed the storm swirling around me to change my destination?

Here are two things I have found that have helped me to re-focus on what really matters in spite of the adversity bearing upon me daily.

1. Do not listen to negative voices.

Words and messages have power. The adversity I face means enduring voices both spoken and unspoken by enemies that are negative and toxic. The message they carry is unrelenting: “You are worthless, you cannot succeed, you are trash and unworthy of life, why don’t you just give up?” Can you imagine a sailor trying to focus on riding out a heavy storm while listening to a critical shipmate, fearful of the storm, constantly telling him that he will fail? He would be wise to ignore such negative voices!

I have found it beneficial to drown out the negative voices of the storm by listening to upbuilding, encouraging, and strengthening voices. For example, the voices contained in God’s Word the Bible have been of great encouragement to me. What powerful and moving examples it contains of persons like me who have faced and overcome adversity. I am also selective in the entertainment, books, and music and friends that I listen to. I seek out sources that provide inspiring messages and meaningful encouragement. By thinking deeply on the positive messages that I hear daily, I minimize the effects of negative speech. Such encouragement and comfort is vital if we are to maintain a healthy emotional outlook and control our destiny.

Much of the online conversation regarding victims of gangstalking and directed energy weapons torture is intensely and willfully negative. Negative talk criticizes and complains, not providing any meaningful encouragement, comfort or assistance. Investing our time in such messages can sap needed emotional strength. Interestingly, I am also the target of messages both overt and subtle that craftily seek to lure me into a confrontation with the government agencies responsible for these attacks. Many of the emails and comments I receive encourage anger and violence, appealing to ego and injured pride. Such negative voices must be soundly rejected. Of course, if there is a legal avenue of recourse I will pursue it. However, in my case, seeking to challenge government agencies is a vain pursuit. After all, what effort is more worthwhile? Keeping in firm control of my ship, my destiny, or trying to control the storm? My very limited resources are better spent focused on my destiny and goals. Life is too short to waste on a pursuit that would only leave me empty-handed and frustrated. For as long as there has been human government, there have been ongoing storms of oppression and injustice. I have no time to waste on politics. My focus and resources are better utilized in controlling my destiny.

2, Set meaningful, reasonable goals, and pursue them.

Do you have a destiny? Are you goal oriented? If not, the storm will set one for you, and it will not be a good one! Do not allow adversity or injustice to determine your destiny. Meaningful, reasonable goals give life direction and value. If we are surrounded by negative influences we can best resist their pressure by exerting a force of our own. Focus on meaningful goals and develop the skills needed to achieve them.

I discovered that it is easy to think that I am doing fine by simply “keeping afloat.” In other words, I begin to idle in place, deceived by the false notion that simply surviving is sufficient. The storm provides distractions that for a time may discourage me from making meaningful progress. However, is it good enough for the sailor to simply stay afloat in a bad storm or does he still have an obligation to reach his destination? Storms can be so severe that they can even cause a ship to retreat for a time. Such setbacks must be seen as only temporary. We must push forward, recognizing that success in life always involves setbacks and failures along the way. Take them in stride and pursue your destiny. Develop your skills. Strengthen your hands. Set goals, keep your focus, control your destiny no matter what storm you face.

“Love Is As Strong As Death Is . . .” —Song of Solomon 8:6

It is vital that the goals we set in life be truly worthwhile if they are to benefit us. Many persons spend their lives in vain or selfish pursuits that leave them full of regrets and emptiness. When our goals reflect a love of God and our fellow man, they imbue our lives with meaning and value. “Life should find us out there in the world doing good things for their own sake.” —Viktor E. Frankl. To cling to love of God and neighbor in a loveless world is the most meaningful pursuit of all.

I can truthfully say that when I daily extend kindness to men of all sorts, I experience genuine joy and contentment in life. Expressing love brings the greatest happiness, not waiting for it. If I waited for the approval and affection of others, my circumstances as a victim of “gang stalking” and psychological torture would overwhelm me. Indeed, my hardship has taught me in a profound way the importance of exercising love as they key to meaning in life.

‘Never pay back evil with more evil. Do things in such a way that everyone can see you are honorable.” —Romans 12:17, Bible, New Living Translation. 

“Wisdom is the prime thing. Acquire wisdom; and with all that you acquire, acquire understanding.” —Proverbs 4:7

How should we feel about neighbors and others who actively participate in the psychological aggression of group stalking? Sometimes a bit of insight helps us to avoid the anger that comes with a purely emotional response when under attack. I have talked to a number of those stalking me over the years. I can strike up a conversation very easily and never exhibit hostility. They quickly sense that I am good natured and not looking to harm them in any way. Of course, they will not talk about what they do, But many will hold a conversation. I honestly believe that most persons who operate at the lowest rung of these schemes have no clue what they are a part of. They have been seduced into believing they are doing something good and lawful and are largely ignorant of the full picture.

I spoke with one “stalker” today who apparently had the task of keeping me under surveillance as I cleaned my car at my local car wash. I came up to him with a big smile. “Have you ever observed how neighbors have lost all concern for each other?” I asked. “They will sneak around in the hope of catching their neighbors in some small mistake. In spite of that, I always make the effort to greet those around me because as a Christian I must show love for neighbor. If I do not love my neighbor and do good for others, then I am not really a Christian.” I added.

Weill I consider myself a good Catholic,” he replied. I could tell that he got the point I was trying to make.  “Well, it is always good to meet someone who has a belief in God, we need more of that,” I said with a smile. How do you think Jesus would treat his neighbors if he were alive today? Would he sneak around looking for something to condemn them or would he try his best to help his neighbor?” The fellow looked at me and smiled. Then he said “I must respect you for the way you approached me and what you said.” At that point, we started discussing my car (I had a for sale sign on it) and the economy and had a pleasant conversation that lasted for another five minutes or so. We both left the conversation smiling.

That sort of conversation tells me alot about most of the people involved in group or gang stalking at the lowest level. They are not demons but are largely deceived or blissfully ignorant of both the victims they track and what is being done to them. Many of them are clearly “working poor” who are getting a very modest sum for what they do. Many have no emotional involvement, it is just a way to supplement income.

However, I have also spoken to a few of the higher ranked individuals who are contracted or employed by the covert agencies developing these schemes. More often than not, their arrogance and condescension is palpable. To them, we are little more than guinea pigs or criminals whose lives have no value. Yet, it must be said that even in this group, I have seen glimpses of genuine humanity. However, what can they do? They must be under enormous pressure to remain loyal to the covert organizations that employ them, and could well suffer swift retaliation if they are perceived as “whistleblowers.”

Doing some research on the history of secret societies helped me to understand better how these schemes operate. Historically, in most secret societies, the darkest secrets of the group are held only by those at the highest levels. Those at the lowest levels must rise in the ranks, and prove themselves worthy of gaining access to more power and knowledge. I see that basic principle at work in “gang stalking” as well. Those at the lowest level are not privy to all that the organization is doing or why. They may even be deceived regarding the true nature of the organizations they support.  This has helped me to view those at the lowest levels with a bit more understanding. They are in some ways also victims who are manipulated.

I do not consider it my role to retaliate against my persecutors. As a Christian, I want to be a force for love and peace even in the face of injustice and suffering. Of course, that becomes a real challenge in the face of constant psychological attacks and covert torture. However, I am determined to reflect The Christ’s loving, gracious disposition under all circumstances. He is my leader, and set the perfect example for me to follow in this regard.

“. . . Christ suffered for you, leaving you a model for you to follow his steps closely . . . When he was being reviled, he did not go reviling in return. When he was suffering, he did not go threatening, but kept on committing himself to the one who judges righteously.” —1 Peter 2:21

The recent news story regarding the arrest of Black Harvard Professor Henry Louis Gates, Jr. in his own home by a White police officer added to an internal discussion I’ve been having regarding the distinction between true masculinity and false. I am not taking sides in this issue. Rather, this regrettable incident teaches me why I must cultivate true masculinity. How we react under pressure or humiliating circumstances reveals the sort of masculinity we possess. False masculinity is like fool’s gold. Literal fool’s gold (or pyrite) is far more common than real gold and can fool the inexperienced eye. It has none of the value or qualities of real gold. And so it is with false masculinity. It can appear to be genuine, and is far more common than true masculinity. However, when put to the test, false masculinity disappoints, offering no real value to its owner.

As a target of directed energy weapons torture and “gang stalking,” I am constantly and willfully provoked. The objective of this organized and sustained psychological attack is to lure me into self-destructive behavior. Therefore, losing control or engaging in abusive behavior is not an option. Any concept of masculinity that promotes that option must be soundly rejected as false. Knowing the difference between true masculinity and false is critical to my survival and success.

How common it is today to see individuals imbued with authority mistreating those they consider inferior! Many have the notion that a real man must be “tough,” answering any perceived insult or slight with swift retribution. Such individuals are inflexible, and will often reject any truth or evidence that proves their cherished stereotypes or perceptions to be false. They believe that a “show of force” is the only solution to every problem they face. They consider admitting a mistake a sign of weakness. They put the preservation of their own ego or self-importance ahead of the needs of others. How much misery the world has suffered at the hands of the powerful acting out of false masculinity!

Contrast that with the marvelous example of true masculinity demonstrated by Jesus Christ as a man on earth. He was the Son of God, and as such was truly superior to the people he came to earth to help. Yet, he never looked down on common men. Rather, he treated sinful, imperfect humans of all sorts with dignity. Unlike Jesus, the Jewish religious leaders of his day despised common folk, using the Hebrew term “Amhaarets” (people of the dirt, accursed) to describe them. They had even less respect for women, considering them to be untrustworthy and devious. What a refreshing and courageous contrast Jesus provided to the common notions of masculinity in that day! In addition, Jesus exercised exemplary self-control under provocation or humiliating circumstances. Although he held great authority and power, he never abused it in an effort to retaliate against his enemies. His enemies could never provoke him into losing self-control. What extraordinary masculinity!

Here are two events that demonstrate the true masculinity of Jesus.  The first reveals his behavior toward those normally considered inferior by the powerful men of that day. The second shows his exemplary self-restraint under humiliating circumstances.

One day Jesus was walking with his disciples to attend an important engagement, followed by a large crowd. Among that crowd is a poor woman, making her way towards Jesus as inconspicuously as possible. That woman has suffered from a humiliating medical condition for 12 long years: a flow of blood. Such a running discharge of blood was not only embarrassing, it also rendered her unclean under the Mosaic law. Anyone touching her, or her garments, was required by law to wash and be unclean until the evening. She had no business, some would argue, even being near that crowd in her condition. Yet, she was determined to touch the garment of Jesus. Out of faith, she was convinced that by doing so she would be healed of her distressing condition. Working her way through the crowd, she quietly approaches and touches the hem of Jesus garment from behind. Immediately, she senses that the flow of blood has dried up. She is healed!

“Who was it that touched me?” Jesus asked. How shocked the woman must have been to hear that question! How could he know that she touched him with such a large crowd hemming him in? Jesus disciple Peter, being close by, wondered why Jesus asked that question: “The crowds . . . are closely pressing you, and do you say, “Who touched me?” Looking around for the woman, Jesus explains: “Someone touched me, for I perceived that power went out of me.” Healing others draws on Jesus vitality so he knew that a brief touch had resulted in someone being cured.

The woman, with great fear and trembling, comes and falls down before Jesus. With the entire crowd looking on, she tells Jesus the whole truth about her illness and how she had just been cured. Imagine the shame she felt in revealing her affliction in public!  Did Jesus respond to her with the same low regard for the poor and women as the religious leaders of his day? Did he become annoyed, perhaps even angry at the inconvenience she caused him? Did he think: “I’m an important man, how dare she touch me in her condition!” Was he inflexible, rebuking her for this violation of the law, thereby adding to her humiliation? Not at all! In his response, Jesus demonstrates true masculinity.

Moved by her confession, and taking into consideration the extreme distress that caused her to break the law, Jesus comforts her: “Daughter, your faith has made you well. Go in peace, and be in good health from your grievous sickness.” Jesus displayed, not annoyance, or an inflexible application of law. Rather, his compassion and understanding was an expression of true masculinity. It is also noteworthy that he accorded this woman an audience and dignity rare in the culture of that day.

Can we see the difference between true masculinity and false in this account? Do we have the tendency to be merciless and condescending toward those considered inferior to us? Do we denigrate others to make ourselves appear to be more important or powerful? Do we put ego and personal pride above the needs of others, including the lowly? Jesus Christ’s personality was refreshingly free of these abusive traits. In that, he serves as the finest example of true masculinity that has walked the earth. —Matthew 9:18-22, Mark 5:21-34, Luke 8:40-48

Here is the second account: Jesus Christ knows that his cruel and unjust death was only hours away.  However, he was focused on equipping his disciples to cope with the trials that lay ahead for them. To that end, he focused his energies on teaching them. One such lesson was taught by example when Jesus, although being their Teacher and Master, girded a towel and proceeded to wash the feet of each of his disciples. (John 13:3-5) This menial task was usually reserved for the lowliest servant in Jewish households of the day. However, by performing this humble act, Jesus wanted to stress by example that his disciples must willingly serve others, not “lord it over” people as was common among political leaders. In this Jesus demonstrated a facet of true masculinity: humbly putting the interests of others ahead of his own.

The Bible account indicates that Jesus washed the feet of all twelve of his disciples in attendance, including Judas Iscariot, his betrayer. Amazingly, Jesus was well aware that Judas was secretly plotting his murder! —John 13:2 Yet, he calmly washed his feet along with the others. We know that Jesus was a man of deep feelings. Can you imagine how being so close to the man who would betray him to murderers affected his emotions? How would you feel in this situation? Yet, Jesus calmly performed this humble act, without revealing what he knew to the other disciples, or allowing his emotions to get the better of him.

It is this singular act, washing the feet of a wicked betrayer that reveals to me the sterling quality of masculinity found in Jesus. Why did he do it? Jesus, by example, remained obedient to two commands that must be complied with by every Christian man today: “Love your enemies,” (Luke 6:27) and, leave vengeance in the hands of God. (Romans 12:19) With extraordinary humility and restraint, Jesus remained obedient, not allowing his emotions to rule his actions; evidence of genuine masculinity. —Philippians 2:3,4 Also, by calmly submitting to the injustice and abuse he would suffer, he was able to provide outstanding benefits for all true Christians down to this day.

This account is one I often bring to mind. How impressive!  Jesus could calmly interact with the man who plotted his murder, even extending kindness while exercising exemplary restraint.  How can I imitate this facet of true masculinity? Well, I am often in the company of individuals seeking to provoke, harass, mock and mislead me. “Gang stalking” is form of constant psychological aggression. In my case, the greatest good can only be accomplished by calmly treating all with dignity and restraint, even those who mean me harm. If I gave in to anger and retaliated, I would not be working in my best long-term self interests. Nor would I as a Christian, be obedient to God.  Cultivating true masculinity like Jesus, is a powerful aid in this regard, don’t you agree?

I write this, not to counsel others, but to remind myself of the need to continue cultivating true masculinity. The so-called ‘toughness’, stubbornness, arrogance and cruelty seen in so many today does not solve problems. It engenders a prideful disregard for the plight of others, especially those we may view as inferior. As a long-term victim of directed energy weapons torture, and ‘gang-stalking,’ I see it every day. This false masculinity drives much of the abuse I ( and perhaps many others) undergo. Sadly, many women mimic this undesirable trait as well. Like fools’ gold, many are duped by counterfeit masculinity and strip themselves of self-worth by adopting it.

In deciding how to handle provocative and humiliating encounters, I have had to take a close look at the concept of true masculinity vs false. True masculinity is best seen when interacting with those we may consider inferior or subject to us in some way. How we treat such ones reveal what we are at heart. True masculinity never tramples the rights of others. The truly masculine can endure humiliation and provocation with patience and restraint. Indeed, the qualities inherent in true masculinity are worthy of imitation by both men and women.

To the extent that I cultivate true masculinity, I can successfully cope with the daily indignities that I face. It is a source of strength, and helps me to avoid the emotional responses that can lead to disaster. Above all, I glorify my Heavenly Father, the finest example and source of true masculinity.

 ”The people who are at peace with you will deceive you. Those who eat food with you will set traps for you, and you won’t even know about it.” —Obadiah 7, God’s Word Translation

One of the components of the ongoing psychological attack (directed energy weapons torture & gang stalking) that I have endured for over ten years are covert government-sponsored operatives masquerading as friends. These are individuals who insinuate themselves into your life with malicious objectives. It is this aspect of the psychological attacks I undergo that demands the greatest degree of sober vigilance and insight.

These individuals have three major objectives: They provide interference so that genuine friendships of the targeted individual are either lost or exploited, contributing to isolation and loss of support. Secondly, they gather information, looking for weaknesses to exploit. Thirdly, they hinder the victim’s ability to obtain legal recourse for the abuses he has suffered.

It is in my workplace, and place of worship that a concentration of these individuals have occurred. It appears that covert agencies in our country use a strategy similar to the Stasi (former secret police organization) in East Germany; recruiting and training operatives who then make a  career or obtain positions in the organizations they have infiltrated. Their true role will generally only become apparent to the individuals they target. This is the case with the covert personnel I have encountered.

There are a four major traits I have observed in covert operatives who have sought to gain my confidence:

1. The “friendships” start at an unusually rapid pace.
I’ve noticed that these covert “friendships” tend to build quickly, far more rapidly than genuine friendships. The jump from total stranger to close friend is carefully orchestrated by the covert operative so that they can get up to speed with minimal delay. The covert operative may highly praise other individuals that are coworkers in their scheme, hoping that you befriend and trust them as well.

If the first covert operative’s “friendship” effort fails, a “backup” will step in and seek to gain your confidence. Of course, he will have studied the reasons why the first effort failed, using the lessons learned to gain your confidence. All of the individuals used for these roles are carefully selected for characteristics deemed attractive to the target.

2. They seem to share, and know, all of your interests.
It is rare to have genuine friends that like everything that you do. Even marriage mates differ in tastes and interests. However, the covert operatives seeking to quickly gain your confidence have done their homework. They know your interests primarily due to information gathering surveillance. Their understanding of your interests may be wide but shallow and seems a bit forced and unnatural. It also seems a bit intrusive, as if someone watched you and made a list of your daily activities. In truth, that is exactly what has happened!

3. They will try to crowd out and replace your long-held and trusted friendships.
That is perhaps the most obvious and consistent trait of all the covert operatives I have come in contact with. They slyly steer you away from long-held friendships. They will find ways to divert your attention and time. They may invent schemes that give them the opportunity to come to your aid in some way, thereby gaining your confidence and admiration. Their intent is to isolate you so that eventually they and fellow covert operatives are the only friends you have.

These individuals are trained to destroy the good name of the persons they target. They will use their role as your “closest friend” to raise doubts about you to others. Eventually, you will be maneuvered into a situation that leads to a loss of reputation, employment or other personal disaster. As a result, they must be treated with extreme caution.

3. They actively hinder the victim’s ability to obtain legal recourse or protection under the rule of law.
In this, we see similarities to an earlier program of government sponsored abuses. During the Tuskegee Experiment, the U.S. Public Health Service conducted a 40 year study on 399 black men in the late stages of syphilis. They were willfully denied treatment so that upon their eventual death, their corpses could be used for medical research. To keep the unwitting participants from getting proper treatment or information about their condition, an elaborate scheme of lies and manipulation was set in place that demanded the coordination of both Federal and local health and education agencies.

The modern programs of involuntary testing done with directed energy weapons and psychological attacks uses a similar strategy to insure that its victims never have access to any meaningful protection from the basic human rights abuses. The covert personnel masquerading as friends play an ongoing role in this drama.They are the frontline of lies and manipulation intended to weaken and confuse any efforts by their victim to obtain legal protections under the law.

It can be an enormous challenge discerning the difference between genuine friends and covert operatives seeking to gain your confidence. In fact, in some cases it is only after these covert individuals have done their damage that I discovered their true motive. After eleven years of psychological attacks and covert victimization, it is easier now to detect them early in their attack. I am better at spotting the signals. However, a hard-earned mental and emotional balance must be maintained. It is quite easy to misjudge the motives of well-meaning individuals.

These covert individuals are highly trained and appear to be employed or contracted by the government in some way. I have noted that quite a number of these have military career backgrounds (they like to boast about that) and often their family members are participants in supportive surveillance / gang-stalking routines.

Keeping false friends at a distance is not always easy as they will persistently infiltrate all areas of your life. At the very least, it may be possible to severely limit contact with some of these interlopers. Others can be neutralized simply by the fact that you are aware of what they are and exercise caution in their presence.

One powerful lesson I’ve learned is the need to choose friends wisely. Close friendships should not be happenstance events. Especially when surrounded by individuals who are deceitful by profession.

Why Is This Happening?
The fact that seemingly endless resources are being invested in ways to covertly track, torture, and ruin the lives of persons who are not a threat to any institution cannot be explained as merely an isolated secular phenomenon. Simply placing the blame on a few government agencies working outside of public scrutiny does not uncover the root cause of this fast-growing cultural trend. Once cherished concepts of justice and human rights are dying. Like the shocking levels of naked greed that brought on the current international collapse of banking systems and larger economies, it reflects a growing darkness enveloping all of human society. It brings to my mind a scripture that provides the only explanation that makes any sense:

“But know this, that in the last days critical times hard to deal with will be here. Men will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, self-assuming, haughty, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, disloyal, having no natural affection, not open to any agreement, slanderers, without self-control, fierce, without love of goodness, betrayers, headstrong, puffed up with pride, lovers of pleasures rather than lovers of God, having a form of godly devotion but proving false to its power.” —2 Timothy 3:1-5,

Reference:
ACLU Report: The Surveillance Industrial Complex-How the American Government Is Conscripting Businesses and Individuals in the Construction of a Surveillance Society