Dec 29th, 2003: : The Net of Prayer and Racism Report

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The Staff and Sword Ministry

December 29, 2003

The Net of Prayer and Racism Report Assembled and written b y : Chuck-JOHNEL Blessings and Peace in JESUS Sweet and Wonderful Name!

In our October, 2003 Report to the NOP I asked this question: "Have you encountered or are you aware of racism or bias at work in the Net of Prayer? If you have, please note what form it takes (fnr example: bias against whites, bias against blacks, bias against Hispanics, bias against Jews, bias against Roman Catholics, bias against Protestants, bias against native Americans* , etc.) *Note - An interesting factoid - 40% of the American people have Indian blood or Indian descendants in their family line.

I also made the promise that any comments made would be kept confidential, which was to say that I would not divulge the name of the commentators. However, I will quote some of the comments to give an overview of the kind of replies we have received.

Of the 168 replies we received to this question this is the outcome:

YES THERE IS RACISM IN THE NOP 4 (2%) NO, THERE IS NO RACISM IN THE NOP 122 (73%) NO COMMENT 41 (25%) CO14MENTh 2f ThO E W1-(O AI "YES" A.) "I am not hearing any racist comments coming from family. However, I have made comments to my wife recently, stating that I would like to re-locate elsewhere due to huge increases in Mexican Americans and Black Americans moving into my area. If I have sinned I humbly ask for forgiveness and apologize to any Net of Prayer Brother or Sister of any ethnicity that I may have offended or sinned against. I will cease from making any negative comments on racism or otherwise if this offends my Lord Jesus."

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B.) "It bothers me when members of the NOP make observations about not being able to find Jesus in the Catholic Church. I think we know this is a pretty false observation. 1 hate to hear any remarks against other Christian denomination which sound judgmental.

I hope l don't sound judgmental myself but it makes me uneasy when I encounter this in my beloved NOP especially since Chuck-JOHNEL has tried to address this before."

C.) "1 don't know if this is considered racism, but I hear comments or should I say I have been told to my face of different things that are always the fault of "white people."

Judgments that are against whites. I take it. At first I tried to defend my race, now I just li sten and think the person doing the talking may just need to vent. Most of my life I have only been around people who are white. Possibly or probably others have reason for what has happened to them, I don't know. I do know that I love the people in the NOP and if they lose it occasionally I'm not letting it bother me. I'm turning the other cheek. All families have trouble from time to time, and I think of us all as family."

D.) "....As I read there were two things that came to me strongly that people could think of as being bias and or racism. (1) After 9/11, someone made a statement that we should go over and nuke them all in Iraq I guess. (2) I am not sure what year, maybe a couple, someone said that they call a ce rtain people, Charismatic's or Pentecostal, not sure which, someone said, "We call them Crazymatics."

Maybe others found other things, I do not know. I do not believe myself that there was bias or racism intended when these two things were said, but, I have to say I did feel shocked at the 9/11 statement as you are teaching us love and forgiveness, and I felt hurt at the "Crazymatic" statement.. .1 do not believe you or anyone there with you would do that. I'm being blessed mo re and more by all your good teaching Nancy-TONI and Chuck-JOHNEL and by all you send us. I so ve ry much enjoy drawing close to Jesus and getting closer and learning to know Him more and more intimately within...."

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4. "I have not encountered any racism in the NOP."

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5. "JOHNEL & TONI, Racism? Racism? WHAT Racism? For crying out loud - picky, picky. How about a little unconditional love for one another? I don't believe in tarring and feathering my brothers and sisters....p.s. I don't care if they are polka-dotted race wise."

6. "No! But everywhere else."

7. "Where is this coming from, about racism? I have known of you and know you and not once was ever any thing said about who is who, what color we are or they are, what nationality we are.. We ought all just look to Jesus?...._Love you both, keep you in my prayers every day, enjoy your letters, it's sure getting exciting and scary.... "Look up your redemption draweth near."

8. "In a word `Baloney' - Satan/Lucifer have targeted American culture which was Christian - Racism? Maybe it's the Muslim prayer or maybe some think politically correct.

I'm ok, your ok. There is simply no bias of any kind but for Jesus and Christianity."

9. "No, I have not noticed any racism or bias in the NOP. I am appreciative of all the work involved in this group and the caring concerns shown in the information we receive from you all. I have noticed the Iack of such judgments on others and really felt that was a true Christian's perspective. I am especially pleased with the new prayer sheets and the Bible verses we pray and think about. I, too, was impacted by Wilkerson's sermon on judging, thank you for including that in our prayer sheets. And thank you for all your efforts and concerns. Lord bless."

10. "N ope! Just Love! " 11. "No, I've not heard about any racist remarks in the Net of Prayer."

12. "No, I have not encountered racism in my connections in my prayer group. My church has people of all races involved and ministry teams are sent out to all nations of the world plus inner city and local people,. Largely Hispanic. In fact, we have a congregation of 3,000

Hispanic people meeting at our church plus an Iranian congregation and other smaller groups.

We also have a large number of black people in our church and a Gospel choir. So I am really comfortable with people of other races. When I was assigned to my prayer group, "Flaming Fire, I called each person to say "hello" and get acquainted. I was so pleased when a man from Nigeria was assigned to our group but I have not contacted him as yet."

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The Net of Prayp er and Racism Report (continued) COMMEI')TS OF ThOSE Wif D SAID ., "NO" (Continued) B. "...Thoroughly immersed in Scripture, I firmly believe that Satan himself invented the word "racism." It should be erased from the English Language. Every time someone has a disagreement with another, some people scream the "R" word. JESUS and prayer will solve any problem. What Jesus thinks of someone is the only thing that matters anyway."

14. "NO!?! How can this be???"

15. "1 have never encountered anything during my praying in the Net of Prayer - I feel God's Presence but never interference - We are (as far as I know) in God's Word."

16. "The subject regarding racism and/or bias in the Net of Prayer is one to really look at.

The same question was brought up with another Net of Prayer Leader, so it is the right ti ming to look into it. I myself, have found no racism or bias other than religious denominations where some walls have been built. God's love is for all mankind, not just for a special elite group......so to answer your question my answer is "No" racism or bias is in my heart, nor do I allow it in my home..."

17. "1 have not encountered nor am I aware of any racism in the NOP." 18. "No bias ever noted. Always we notice balance and truth when race is involved. Maybe some who complain expect "political ly correct" remarks instead of truth - Shame on them."

19. "I have not encountered racism with you guys. So I have nothing to add_ Hang in there.

Too sensitive maybe? Well—God bless us all."

20. "I am unaware at this time of any racism or bias in the Net of Prayer_ We are not in contact with other members of our Prayer Group except we pray for them daily. I look

forward to receiving the "Staff and Sword Ministry" newsletter and read it from cover to cover at least twice. May the Lord God bless the NOP and use us in a mighty way in these "last days."

21. "1 haven't dropped you a line in quite some time as I know you are quite busy.

However, I fell compelled to do so now. An N.Q.P. Intercessor, whom I Sealed, recently, called me and point blank asked me, "What the heck is going on with this racism issue? " After quickly praying for discernment she and I concluded that these accusers are probably, mostly, non-white racists in the N.G.P. who have been societially programmed to always point fingers towards racism. Neither she nor I see racism in the NOP. Please proceed cautiously. The membership of our N.O.P. could be seriously decimated over this issues, on both side of the argument...."

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COMMENTS OF O E W SAID, "NO (Continued) 22. "Really liked Michael-DAVID's discernment on racist attitudes. Where I live, those attitudes are the same only with denominations inside the Valley. Each Church does this to each other and we are all white."

23. "1 have not personally encountered racism in the Net of Prayer - but since it is sin, it is in us as part of our human nature - so let us stand in the gap and confess it as sin in us and ask the Lord Jesus to forgive us and cover us with His Blood, protecting us from the consequences of this sin."

24. "I've searched my own heart and asked for anything there to be forgiven and cleansed.

What I was shown was my inner reactions at seeing loves ones discriminated against. We are white 'Anglos' in a predominately Hispanic Mexican area of the country...God has allowed inc to feel what it is like to be discriminated against and has given me more compassion for those feeling not only racism for their color but also for their cultural roots.

Shame on any of us in the Body of Christ for having these un-Christ like feelings or thoughts. We are all one in Him . Our Heavenly Father is a God of Color - just look at His wonderful Creation - and so He has followed this with His greatest creation - mankind. To feel negative at a man's color is to insult our Heavenly Father's Creative work. Oh that we would humble ourselves and see that all His works are good and marvelous.

Thank you all for your faithfulness in revealing to us the hidden areas of our lives and bringing them to the Light of the Holy Spirit...so we can repent and stay in fellowship with our Lord Jesus and one another. My prayer Iife is getting stronger because of you aII - thank you. Also I so very much appreciate your book, "Fiery Tria]s"."

25. "I have never encountered any racism, either implied or in reality by the Staff and Sword Ministry..."

26. "1 haven't been in contact with the members as much in recent years, but I am not aware now or then of racism or bias in the Net of Prayer."

27. "1 don't believe there's any racism in this Ministry. The 23 percent must be suffering from paranoia. Many thanks to JESUS for the NOP. It gives purpose in my life."

28. "To even be open to ask and be led by the Holy Spirit on this issue is great on your behalf. As a Minister in a predominately Full Gospel arena I've seen prejudice and racism from many denominations and sects of Christianity that comes from a demonized sectarian and denominational division. This Ministry is one of the very few that looks at itself by the

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28. (quote continued) "Holy Spirit and allows Christ to guide you in all areas pertaining to unity in the body of Christ abroad. God hates the spirit of division in His church and rightfully so, so we must stay open to His leading pertaining to all His children born again

by Christ Jesus through His precious Blood..."

29. "I can only say for myself that the Lord is dealing with me on judging people in general. I'm not talking about color of skin but more how people act. I would compare people to my own standard. If they didn't live up to it in any way affected me. I would get defensive and strike back, usually by confronting them or talking down on them behind their backs. Now I try to overlook a lot of wrongs and pray for my enemies and those who use me. I've seen a more calmer me and truthfully I have more time on quality things and spend less time wasting time gossiping and holding grudges, hatred and anger.

I' m growing in the knowledge of Him!" 30. "1 have never heard or read anything that I would consider to be of a racist nature in or about the NOP." 31. "...As I pondered this question (of racism or bias in the NOP) after my prayers, I began to think that in your writings to the Net of Prayer bias was probably contained therein.

Then, immediately, the Spirit of the Lord exposed to me the source of that perception, the demons of lies, division, deception, slight of hand and chaos. I was immediately taken hack to realize that this is what I see all the time in the world where evil tells us good is bad and bad is good. I found in this revelation that Satan is always forcing us to believe that doing Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ's work is wrong and good people would not be doing this telling us it is wrong with a label that is bad.

I know that what Lucifer and the devil are doing is to separate the Net of Prayer from doing the commission of the Lord. Through division, disunity and chaos, we give Hell's forces grounds and opportunity against us to our destruction. What they want stopped is your clear declaration that evil and the acts of evil are what we should hate and fight against...My answer to the question is I have neither seen, heard or read any bias or racism in the Net of Prayer..."

32. "I have not run into any conditions of racism at all, at any meeting or gathering of any NOP members (to the best of my knowledge) In fact, quite the opposite in as far as welcoming anyone, of any race, with open arms of love and brotherly love. However, amongst many Christians `in the church system", I've come face to face with perhaps an ignorant distance for Catholics. (Definitely a bias) Now I'm not Catholic, never have been, but have been led to come to a better understanding lately of what Jesus is doing in some Catholic Churches. I have not seen this bias in the NOP. however."

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COMMENT ;S OF Tf OSE WHO SAID, "NO" (Continued) 33. "Jim-REPHAEL Giwidon wrote this (Quote) Racism = 1. a belief or doctrine that inherent differences among the various human races determine cultural or individual achievement, usually involving the idea that one's own race is superior and has the right to rule others. 2. a policy, system of government, etc. based upon of fostering such a doctrine; discrimination. 3. hatred or intolerance of another race or other races.

Bias = to cause partiality or favoritism in (a person); influence, esp. unfairly; a strong inclination of the mind or a preconceived opinion about something or someone.

(Source: Random House Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, Second Edition, Š 2001)

In answer to this question, and considering the definitions above, I would say emphatically "NO!", I have not. I have known Chuck-JOHNEL and Nancy-TONI Youngbrandt intimately since 1987 7 . 1 have worked alongside them three days a week for over three years and in that time I have come to see their Godly, loving acceptance of all races, creeds, religions, persons, etc., though I have seen more than a few instances of others that have rejected Chuck and Nancy. In my position at the Staff and Sword Ministry, I see and read a fair portion of the mail that comes in and, while I keep these correspondences in strict confidentiality. I can tell you that never have I seen an ounce of racism or bias with anyone connected with the Staff and Sword Ministry and the Net of Prayer. It simply does not exist according to the above definitions regarding the thousands of correspondences I have seen. Rather, in the last 16 years, I have taken note of more Godly love and compassion for all persons of all races and religions than one might see in many areas of the Body of Christ (and, I have worked for two very large Christian organizations. I have seen "Christian bias" at workJ) In my opinion, if there is any racism or bias at work in the Net of Prayer, it is definitely outside the sphere of the Staff and Sword Ministry's internal administration and. to the best of my knowledge, outside the Net of Prayer's leadership.

(Unquote) 34. "1 think I put down that there was racism in the NOP because of the former attitudes of the NOP Intercessor who had called you and expressed anger over the INVASION Book you talked about in the newsletter. Nothing has happened to me personally.".....

35. "1 personally have zero awareness of racism in the NOP."

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36. "...As I read in your past newsletters what some of our people wrote I felt strife and rebellion in the body of Christ in our Ministry... We need more than ever to be in "One Accord" when we pray. With God's judgments upon this nation I feel there is a falling away maybe with some of us in the NOP ...At the time I didn't think or discern that this had to do with racism, I felt it had to do more with rebellion..."

37. "I don't perceive or think you are a racist or bias in your reports or as a person. I think the reason some may complain is that you are a white-protestant male or formerly Roman Catholic like I am. I used to be Roman Catholic as a child and then a teenager. 1 looked and went to other denominations and have become a Assembly of God member. There are Christians in every major Christian denomination and others that are not saved. Anyway, I think if you are a white male and protestant you are unable to criticize anybody that is non-white or Roman Catholic without being called a racist or labeled one by the general society or by your brothers and sister in Jesus Christ. That is a shame because these same people are guilty of behaving and being two-faced, hypocritical racists, they say I can't give my opinion because I am a white male, but they can give theirs.

You give facts and information about illegal immigration "The Silent Invasion", Radical

Islam in USA, the Gay Rights agenda in Canada and the USA. That doesn't make you or the Net of Prayer biased or racist. Please don't let Political Correctness creep into your reports or thinking...."

38. "1 have found no racism or bias of any kind! Anyone making these false accusations have a sin issue themselves. If we are in Christ and truly Born Again, then we are "Color Blind."...We are people of God without any partiality or favoritism. We are brothers and sisters in Christ. Both of you reflect this in all you say and do. God bless you!"

39. "I find no evidence of racism in any of the Net of Prayer - I see the Love of the Lord very much in evidence! I Praise God for allowing me to be a part of this work of Jesus!...God's love erases racism."

40. "No, have never caught any wind of that at all, but there is so much distortion of that

subject today, I would want some idea of a definition used for "racism" by anyone who would claim there to be such a thing here in NOP." 41. "I've not heard of any racist comments from anyone, just hearing that this is happening is one Big Surprise."

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COM ENTS OF ThOSE WHO SAID, "1V 9 "(Continued) 42. "No, I have not encountered any racism in the Net of Prayer; in the work place yes, but not in the net of prayer, May God bless and keep you."

43. "I have encountered no racism in the Staff and Sword Ministry, I know of no racism in the ministry either. I do hope that all things will be set right soon for those who have suffered such."

44. "We have not seen any evidence of racism in the N.G.P. You all have even gone out of your way to avoid it."

45. "1 have encountered no racism in our NOP. I think I would be sensitive to it if it were there."

46. "1 haven't picked up any hint of racism or bias in any of your material! Keep up the great work you're doing. Getting mail from you is always a blessing even with the heaviness of the news it sometimes brings. There are times when I feel such grief and travail in the Spirit. God bless both of you. I look forward to learning more about God's Judgments or Satan's activities and how to pray in each situation."

47. "No, I have never noticed racism or bias in the Net of Prayer. To the contrary, I have only observed a pouring out of love and instruction to tear down racism and bias and lead the Net of Prayer to conform to the Will of God. Thank you."

48. "The Net of Prayer is not biased, you have only reported the facts."

49. "No. The NOP has helped me grow in Love for JESUS." 50. "If there is racism in the NOP it has not come to my husband's or my attention."

50. "1 have been in the NOP for many years and have NEVER encountered racism. I have met a number of NOP members and have NEVER encountered racism in any form."

51. "I am not aware of any racism or bias in the Net of Prayer."

52. "No. My comment on this is that I have a clearer understanding of Jesus and the way He sees us - all the same!!! (And the way we should see each other) Through the NOP Ministry I have truly grown in Christ's Love and humility. I would never put any man on a pedestal. I know we are not perfect, we are a work in progress. Keep running the race you are leading many! !"

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C4 14 ENTS OF Tf OSE W1-(O SAW, "NO " (Continued 53. "No, I have not encountered any racism at any time from anyone in the NOP, you know the devil goes and attacks where ever he can."

54. "We have had " Nn" encounters of racism from any one in the NOP. Our Lord's Genera] and Captain are full of JESUS' Love and we Love them very much. Race or color should not be a factor when you have the Love of God in you...alI you see is Jesus Christ in that person. This is very, very sad to hear of this."

Note by Chuck-JOHIVEL: There are other statements but at this point I've basically given you a comprehensive and representative selection of all the comments we have received.

I'm enclosing a special copy of a 5 page letter written by John David (last name deleted by me) addressing this issue in some detail. His report is comprehensive and thought provoking and his basic thesis is accurate - worth reading, pondering and praying about.

It follows this "note" and is attached.

TO CORRECT SOME MISUNDERSTANDINGS: A number of intercessors have assumed incorrectly that the NOP Intercessor who telephoned me and spoke of "racism in the NOP" did NOT direct that as an accusation against Nancy-TONI or myself. The racism and/or bias had to do with her personal experiences (not defined to me) of being persecuted because she is of Mexican heritage and also bias because she is Roman Catholic. I believe this is larger her experience OUTSIDE of the NOP. Nonetheless, she did imply that she encountered racism from within the NOP hut from whom, when and what was said or done was not related to me.

I recognized that "if' racism or bias was operating within the NOP the best way to begin to address it was to simply ask all intercessors if any of them had encountered either racism or bias. This report has conveyed to all NOP intercessors the response we received on this issue.

FOUR Intercessors indicated "YES" - ONE was a confession of a NOP Intercessor who

held negative views of some races which has been both confessed and forgiveness sought.

ONE indicated that they have endured persecution in their locale because they are "white", ONE wrote of persecution experienced because they are Roman Catholic.

In the larger picture it is evident that most NOP Intercessors and Prayer Leaders are basically "color blind" because of Christ in them - this is the true way to defeat racism and

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The denominational issues (bias against Roman Catholics, etc.) is a thing we have encountered personally for years, against which I will not yield an inch or hesitate to speak about as Jesus' representative. When Christians begin throwing denominational rocks at each other the unity and love bonding brethren flies apart introducing hate and Spiritkilling venom to the body. It is a behavior that runs contrary to JESUS' teachings and His Word.

Here is a letter/comment (55 below) that I meant to include but somehow put it in the wrong pile - better late than never....

55. "Since I carne into the NOP I have not had any encounters with racism. Onl y 2 times have I had problems with "bias against women.""

FEMALES IN AUT H ORITY: In this Ministry male and female are seen as "one in Christ Jesus " (Galatians 3: 28) as the Apostle Paul clearly stated. Therefore the Lord has blessed and anointed many females to hold positions of authority in His Church and so in this Ministry. So ni c males have trouble with this holding to the view that "women ought not speak in the Church", failing to understand that when Paul spoke of "women" that he was speaking of the "soulish or carnal" who could be either male or female. The Apostle Paul in mentioning "women"was speaking of a spiritual state not of females, rather he was speaking of carnality, which is a sinful condition/behavior that would bring shame to any Church allowing it.

Those anointed Ladies in this Ministry that hold posts of authority (Prayer Leaders) have both earned those posts by years of faithful service, intercession and strategic spiritual warfare. More, they are proven prayer warriors and those under their authority are blessed to have them as Prayer Leaders the same as any male in a like position.

I would not pretend to think that we are perfected in all of this, but we are doing well in God's eyes - this I know. More, the replies we have received tell me that as well.

End of report. God bless.

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Cover Page - Written by John David COMMENTS CONCERNING THE PERCEPTION OF RACISM brief set of comments. But, as I thought and meditated, I really became convinced of the significance and seriousness of this "perception of racism". This ended up being a major 8+ hour project which has taked me 3 days to complete. I worry that my comments will be misunderstood as unloving or judgmental but that is not my intention. This has not been a pleasant set of comments to write. But, these comments are based on careful thought and a prayerful attempt to follow a logical thought process and reach some logical conclusions. And, the spirit of God has given me insight as I ordered my thoughts. So, here goes. .

I sat down to compose a

I have never detected any racism from anyone connected with the Staff& Sword Ministry Not from Chuck-JOHNEL or Nancy-TONI. Not from any of the ministry prophets. Nor from any other leader in the ministry. Nor from any person during the one meeting I attended in Cleveland this past December. My witness is draw from many hours of listening to ministry tapes and reading ministry reports. To the best of my knowledge, I have ordered every audio tape offered by the Ministry since December of 1999 and up through the present. I have listened to every tape except those of the past few months. I have ordered many audio tapes from the early years of the ministry and listened to many of them. I have ordered every report that has been offered since December of 1999 and I have read them all. Also, I have ordered many written reports from the early years of the ministry and have read many of them. I have never read any racist remark or detected any racism. Not have I heard any racism expressed on any audio tape.

Now, since there is no racism, from whence cometh this charge or perception of racism?

As I reflect on this charge of racism, I see three options. First, our Cultures' misunderstanding of racism has so inculturated the Church that they are blind to properly seeing and understanding what constitutes racism.

Second, the charge of racism is a method of removing your opponent and his message. And, possibly replacing his message with your message. Third, the charge of racism is a method of destroying the credibility of the messenger so that the message can be disregarded. Perhaps, a fourth option. The enemy seeks to sow discord among bretheren.

First option, we live in a time when people, including christian people, can not or will not separate a person's race from other aspects of that person's character.

Here is an example of what I mean: Let us assume that the dangers of Socialism is a topic of discussion by Staff & Sword.

And, some well known social or political figure is identified during that discussion.

That well known figure happens to be of a different race.

This negative critique of Socialism is viewed as a racial attack against that well known figure.

The discussion is about Socialism and a well known figure who practices it. It is not about the race of that figure. Socialism is a political system that has adherents from many different races. Politics and race are two different things. This well known figure is a Socialist. The issue is Socialism and this well known Socialistic public figure. This issue is not about this Socialist's race but this Socialist's politics. This Socialist just happens to be of a different race. Yet, some people use a twist of logic and refuse to separate the Socialist from his race.

And, when this Socialist is negatively critiqued these people choose to view this critique of Socialism and this one Socialist in particular as a racial attack. Since Stair& Sword has discussed Socialism and one particular

Page 2 - Written b John David COMMENTS CONCERNING THE PERCEPTION OF RACISM Socialist, these people decide that Staff& Sword is being racist.

It comes, no doubt, from the constant barrage we have been getting from political parties, news media and the cultural elite who have been brainwashing us, the masses, constantly. Day-by-day into months and into years. If y ou disagree with someone and that someone is of a different race, these groups use a coordinated, unfair, attack against you as a racist. This silences you since you are cowed at being called a racist. Meanwhile, the real issue is not even discussed. And, your dissent is squelched. This is a tactic as old as mankind, I suspect. People are exposed to this dangerous tactic so often that they now think the same way. When you or I disagree with someone or disagree with their political agenda, people automatically bypass any intellect and believe they have just witnessed racism. People rarely question what they hear from the lecturn, from the TV, from the written page or from the pulpit. And, all these methods are used to control us and separate us from our intellect. We become brute beasts who react without thinking. This is true of us, Christians, also. We, too, give knee-jerk reactions without using our intellect or giving the issue prayerful deliberation. And, this is one of the reasons that I can think of to account for this unfounded charge of racism against Staff & Sword Ministry. Is is possible that those in the Net Of Prayer who perceive racism are reacting with emotion and brainwashing rather than a prayerfull intellect?

Actually, this bypassing of the intellect is not just my opinion. Charlotte Isberyt in her book, The Deliberate Dumbing Down Of America, has spoken of how behavorists have learned how to bypass the intellect of an individual and reach the baser man. Their purpose is to create a generation of people who obey blindly without question or moral restraint. This conditioning is now implemented in schools and in the media. And, I suspect in the political realm and church system, as well. Very scary and thought-provoking!

This conditioning of the masses has been so perfected that one can cleverly win an issue by quickly labeling a perceived opponent as a bigot, one who uses hate-speech, homophobe, and etc. We in our North American culture have all been separated into varying people groups with common belief systems which are traps: religious or denominational, political or philosophical and cultural or racial. We have bought into the lies and false logic of these various belief systems. And, we pridefully believe we have arrived at the smartest and best belief system.

And, it is all a trap by the elite who control our churches, political parties and racial groups. Behind that is the Illuminiti and ultimately Satan and Lucifer.

In the past months, I have seen two themes develop. Colin Powell as the Beast Man and Moslems as a threat to everyone and, especially, Christians. In both cases, we have people of differing races involved. Moslems are predominitely found among those who are of the mid-eastern or black racial groups. Colin Powell is AfroAmerican or Black. Staff & Sword has been warning us of the threat of Moslems. And, Staff & Sword has discussed the possibility that Colin Powell may be the Beastman. That racial, cultural and political conditioning has kicked in and Staff & Sword is now accused of racism.

The conditioning that we fight goes like this: Colin Powell is politically conservative and in the Republican Party.

Conservatives and the "Party" are the last and only hope for our country.

I am politically concervatative. And, I agree the Republican Party.

Staff & Sword has spoken ill of Colin Powell. (How? He is the Beastman!)

Colin Powell is Black.

Stair & Sword is racist because they spoke bad about Colin Powell.

No intellect here just emotion and a lack of reasoning. And, yes, most people operate at this base level of

Page 3 - Written by John David COMMENTS CONCERNING THE PERCEPTION OF RACISM primitive emotion and illogic. We are experts at making leaps of logic.

Another condiioning example: I am an Afro-American, I am Black.

Staff& Sword has spoken against Colin Powell. They said he was a Beastman!

Colin Powell is Black.

Staff & Sword is racist.

Again, emotion and no reasoning. More basic primitive emotion and illogic_ We see these examples of reasoning all the time. It is related to the spiritual failure that does not want to accept the truth because it disagrees with the untruths that we have embraced.

Now, on to the issue of Muslims and racism. I know that the Church System Of Man has not adequately informed believers about its threat. And, our political parties have notpointed out the obvious threat of Muslims. And, of course, the media has not told the truth, either. I suspect some similar resistance to the truth is going on here, also. The truth is hard to accept and some rufuse to accept it. Somehow, when Staff& Sword speaks truth about Islam, NOP believers are equating that with racism according to the warped logic I have already described.

Apparently, the logic must go Iike this: Islam is good, peaceful and misunderstood according to my church or school or political party or newspaper.

Staff & Sword has said bad things about Islam.

I know that most of the Islamic people are mid-eastern or black.

Stafff & Sword is racist.

And, yes, again, people do think this illogically_ A second option concerning the charge of racism is to view it as a "weapon" to win a "war" Some people actually wish to silence a message and will use the charge of racism to stop it. They have an agenda and wish their agenda to be in the fore-front. They will use racism to slyly and maliciously win by any means that works. They know how illogically people think and look for an opportunity to use racism in a tactic to cow you into submission, silence your message and bring in their agenda.

Does this apply to someone in the NOP? A third option concerning the charge of racism is that some are unwilling to accept the truth so deliberately use the charge of racism as a way to reject the message.

It works like this You have a message that they do not like nor wish to accept.

But, they are unwilling to admit to themselves that they are so base and shallow.

So, they cleverly find a way to side-step the issue and focus on something else.

They use this twisted logic, that we have been talking about, to claim you are racist.

Since you are a racist, your message can not possibly be true.

Therefore, they justify ignoring your message.

Page 4 - Written by John David COMMENTS CONCERNING THE PERCEPTION OF RACISM Are there NOP intercessors who are willing to lie to themselves and pretend the messenger is impure so that they can further lie to themselves and pretend the message is impure?

I deliberately chose the Beastman issue and the Islam issue because they are the only two issues which seemed to me to touch on things racial. And, they really are not racial but I chose them knowing the mindset that has been conditioned into most people today. During the years that I have been a Christian, I believe I have seen Christian believers acting from conditioning. Just challenge their particular denorrinatioal belief, sometime... And, I believe that it is possible for people to rise up within Staff & Sword and deliberately sow discord using racism and to have an hidden agenda. And, I do believe that Christians will go to great lengths to avoid truth.

Why is is so hard to believe that Colin Powell is the Beastman? Why is it so hard to believe in the threat of Islam? Why resist the truth by using such extreme means as suggestions of racism? It seems useful to consider further these issues and those who refuse truth.

Staf & Sword, over many years of warfare in the spirit, learns that flesh-and-blood men and women give themselves to Satan and Lucifer. These men and women come from different races. They, can be found in both political parties. They expouse different philosophical rhetoric. They are called Beastmen. One was Gary Hart, one was the war hero, another was ex-president William Clinton, and now Colin Powell is only an "answer to prayer away" from being identified. Apparently, some in the NOP are unwilling to be honest and accept truth.

It seems to me that the whole Beastman issue started back when so many of the NOP leadership could not discern that Colin Powell was the Beastman, I was concerned and to be honest I was momentarily annoyed and angry with them, It seemed wrong, strange or unusual to me that so many were unwilling or unable to accept it.

I had thought of it as a non-issue. I was able to accept it because I believe in the revelations and experiences of those in leadership who lived the trials in the Gap. I believe they experienced these battles in the Spirit and in the Gap. I believe they would recognize the enemy when they saw them in this realm. I am not lifting myself up as more spiritual but I believe that the my reaction should have been the norm. Also, I believed it because I have separated myself from political parties and political personalities. I do not care about the race of those in political leadership because [view them all as fallen men and women who have the capacity to be a Beastman.

The first three Beastmen were of the white or Caucasian racial group. Now it appears the next Beastman is to be of a different racial group, ... OK. It is discomfiting to learn that there are those in the NOP leadership who can not or will not discern.

I suspect that MANY Christians believe that the Republican Party and Conservatives are going to fix all the problems in our Country. I suspect that those who "wave" the "distracting flag of racism" are really offended at the suggestion that someone in the Conservative Republican Party can be evil! They have a heavy emotional investment in the Bush administration. To the point of political and spiritual blindness. Bush and the "Party" can do no wrong. They have blindly accepted all the arguments and brainwashing given them through their churchs, media, ministries and political affiliations. The truth is that the Bush administration has been bad for our country.

The Patriot Act I and Patriot Act II with a Patriot Act III hidden away in various legislation have stripped Americans of their political freedoms. The Bush administration has only to, again, allow another terrorist event like 911 to occur and they can declare martial law. Only prayer and/or the will of God would determine the seriousness of the outcome. I am not suggesting that Republicans are bad and Democrats are good. And, 1 believe that it was God's will that we vote for Bush back during the election. Only God knows how worse off we would have been with a Liberal, Democratic, Gore Administration, those liberal, elitist, socialistic, marxist Democrats may have openly started killing Christians by now. Let's not forget Waco. I view those of both

Page 5 - Written by .Tohn David COMMENTS CONCERNING THE PERCEPTION O RACISM political parties as being virtually identical in political ideology: liberal, elitist, socialistic, marxist, masonic and Illuministic.

Our salvation is not in the Church System Of Man. It is not from within our racial group. It is not from one or the other political party. It is in our trust in our God and in our Saviour Christ Jesus. Our true brothers and sisters, are of all races. They, too, were once trapped in the church system of man and have been deceived by one or the other political party. We are all, daily, shaking off all that separates and are coming into unity and the Staff & Sword Ministry is an integral part of that.

How can anyone be part of the NOP, read the reports, learn the history, learn of the development of Beastmen, see how Staff & Sword has battled Beastmen in the Spirit in the Gap, see how God has lead, 'revealed and directed Staff & Sword and, then, trivialize it, downward, to something as carnal as racism? This is seriously wrong.

I wonder in much the same way concerning the issue of Muslims. How can we be part of the NOP and learn of the coming judgement on America, learn of a coming coordinated attack on our country, learn that several different groups will "fly their flag" over our country, learn of the coming massacres, and see the newly unfolded revelation that Islam and Muslims are to be one of the occupying groups of our Country, yet, again, trivialize it, downward, to something as carnal as racism? These are not trivial issues, they are serious to the point of life and death.

All these opinions are those of myself, John David - , a NOP intercessor. I love Mid-Eastern and Black people. I resist and hope to see Islam fall. I believe in our Republic and its Constitutional Form of Government but I view all political parties as traitors to the Constitution. (How could all those politicians of all political parties, vote to take away our freedoms and not even read the The Patriot Act, first? Treason.) I love America but do not love what she has become.

I worry that this racism charge will do harm to the Ministry Of Staff & Sword. I do not want to see this issue

escalate to the point where the NOP is harmed and the numbers decrease. 1, selfishly, want enough prayers warriors to help the NOP to stay effective, Because, I want enough prayers warriors present when the time comes to pray about the Tiny Star. I want an effective prayer presence to obtain as much mercy as possible as America endures Sowing And Reaping and endures God's Judgement. I pray we all examine ourselves and cleanse ourselves. That we all have hearts to hear truth. Even the unpleasant truths that offend our political or spiritual world-view.

John David Brenda NOP Intercessors