The Evangelical Pope | Humility – the Power of Truth and Love

Each week we let Saint Pope John Paul II share meaningful signposts to spark socio-economic resolves through justice and righteousness combined with mercy and compassion; in short, love.

               19 You will have to work hard and sweat to make the soil produce anything, until you go back to the soil from which you were formed. You were made from soil, and you will become soil again.”

               __ Genesis 3:19 (Good News Translation)

The Vatican – 4 March 1979 | Bowing the head often symbolizes humility or surrender, particularly in a positive sense before God. However, humility doesn't mean feeling humiliated or weak; it reflects an acknowledgment of the strength found in truth and love, inspiring us to look beyond superficial appearances and connect with the human spirit. Ultimately, humility enables us to recognize the greatness within every person.

Do you aspire to greatness? Start with the smallest actions. Planning to build a tall, grand structure? Focus first on laying a humble foundation.

This perspective might seem disconnected from contemporary ideas, which emphasize surface-level values, external beauty, and stimuli that attract immediate attention. Such a view can lead people to become superficial and lose connection with their inner selves, relying on shallow identities that fall apart when challenged.

Let us bow our heads, so that the creative power of truth and love may embrace us.

Excerpted from:

JOHN PAUL II, ANGELUS, First Sunday of Lent, 4 March 1979

https://www.vatican.va/content/john-paul-ii/en/angelus/1979/documents/hf_jp-ii_ang_19790304.html

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Indeed, the Building the Bridge Foundation (BTB) and other media outlets possess significant potential to promote peace and foster connections between different communities, helping to break the destructive cycle of violence, retaliation, and renewed violence that is so prevalent today.

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HERE’S WHAT PUTIN REALLY SAID ABOUT BEING ‘READY FOR WAR WITH EUROPE’

The message was rather simple: Russia is ready to respond to aggression. But you wouldn’t know it from Western media headlines.

Russian President Vladimir Putin © Sputnik / Alexey Nikolsky

By Timur Tarkhanov
Journalist and Media Executive
HomeWorld News
4 December 2025

A troubling trend has emerged in how sections of the Western media report on Russia:

• They often present volatile topics by removing conditional language
• leading to increased public fear, more hardline attitudes,
• and a blurred line between deterrent rhetoric and actual intent to attack.

The recent buzz centers on Vladimir Putin’s comment about Western Europe and war.

In Russian, his message is clear:

               “We are not seeking conflict with Europe, I’ve said this more than a hundred times before.

               But if Europe initiates hostilities, we are prepared.”

This combines a rejection with a warning of readiness if attacked.

Many Western headlines simplified this to “Russia is ready for war with Europe.”

In news reporting, headlines are more than simple labels; they are the main focus. They influence the emotional tone for millions who may only read the first line, especially on mobile feeds where nuance is often sacrificed and outrage counts as a good business. When a headline omits words like “we are not going to” and leaves out “if Europe starts,” it does more than shorten the message – it changes how readers interpret it. The public then perceives Putin as indicating a willingness to start a war against the EU, rather than merely responding to one. In a context where misconceptions can solidify policies and policies can escalate tensions, such headlines are dangerously irresponsible.

Moreover, this type of framing plays a significant political role. It reinforces the narrative long promoted by some European officials—that Russia is likely to attack the EU next, despite lacking solid evidence.

If you only see the headline, those officials appear justified. However, when you read the actual quote, it's clear the claim doesn't exactly match what was stated. This subtle distinction might even lead you to question the narrative. That moment of realization is what separates genuine journalism from propaganda.

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Russia will liberate all of Donbass – Putin

This pattern has been ongoing since the start of the Ukraine conflict. Western media often avoid directly stating Russia's motives, even placing them in scare quotes, while defaulting to the most intimidating interpretation of Russian intentions.

Phrases like "Imperial ambition," "War of conquest," and "Russia wants to reestablish an empire" dominate coverage.

The public is deprived of proper reporting that explains Russia's actions. Instead, coverage often resembles a morality play with predefined roles: one side’s motives unpacked in detail, while the other’s are merely assumed in headlines.

The same careless attitude appears in claims that Putin "stalled" peace talks.

Negotiations aren't casual trends like on TikTok; they involve a demanding process of sequencing, verification, backchannel negotiations, domestic politics, and face-saving measures. Many significant conflicts have required lengthy, difficult diplomatic efforts before progress was made.

For instance, the Vietnam peace talks lasted for years. Claiming "stalling" just because a meeting ended without a breakthrough wrongly equates diplomacy with quick customer service, as if asking, "Where is my peace deal? I ordered it an hour ago.”

When discussing "stalling," we should honestly consider which actors have been most resistant to acknowledging battlefield realities. The Russia-US channel – regardless of opinions about it – is the only avenue that has demonstrated the ability to force trade-offs into the open, as it involves the parties with the power to implement and enforce them.

In contrast, the EU and UK’s public stance often resembles a maximalist wish list: demands disconnected from the war’s progress, framed as non-negotiable prerequisites rather than bargaining points.

This approach has entrenched expectations so deeply that accepting compromises seems like betrayal, and pursuing diplomacy appears tantamount to surrender.

Such tactics cause the worst kind of stalling – not just delaying negotiations, but making meaningful talks politically unfeasible.

It didn’t have to be this way, and it's not the case everywhere.

Some outlets have shown that maintaining integrity is still possible: they lead with the full quote and include the context, being honest about what was said and what was implied. This helps readers distinguish between threat and intent. Far from being "soft on Putin," this reflects basic journalistic competence.

In a climate where fear drives sales, escalation is constant, and the Doomsday Clock stands at 89 seconds to midnight, faithful quoting remains an essential public safety measure.

PATRIK BAAB: WAR PROPAGANDA DESTROYED MEDIA & FREEDOM OF SPEECH

Prof. Glenn Diesen talks with German journalist Patrick Baab about the declining credibility of mainstream media, emphasizing issues such as censorship, propaganda, and the importance of alternative information sources. Patrick Baab, a seasoned journalist, criticizes how media stories often overshadow factual reporting, particularly during wartime, like in Ukraine. He points out structural issues in Western media, including ownership, working conditions, journalist training, NATO influence, and digital transformation, and encourages audiences to seek independent sources for truthful reporting and to question dominant narratives.

Watch the Video Here (47 minutes, 46 seconds)

Host Prof. Glenn Diesen
Substack.com
7 December 2025

The Propaganda Press: Media Narratives, Censorship, and the Crisis of Legitimacy

Introduction

Welcome back to the program. Today, we're joined by Patrik Baab, a well-known German journalist and author with extensive reporting experience from the Balkans, Afghanistan, Ukraine, and Russia. He recently published a new book titled "The Propaganda Press: How Media and Paid Writers Drive Us Into Wars." Baab also runs a YouTube channel called "Gegen den Strom" ("Against the Stream"), which challenges mainstream media narratives.

Objectivity and Narratives in War Reporting

Patrik Baab’s broad experience monitoring the Ukraine war from different perspectives gives him a nuanced view of the conflict. However, he observes that objective reporting and analysis are becoming less common in today’s media. His new book suggests that war stories are frequently exaggerated or distorted, thereby restricting journalists and scholars to conclusions that align with official narratives.

The Propaganda Press: Key Arguments

Baab argues that Western media now often ignore factual accuracy, leaning instead towards biased reporting. Drawing from his direct reporting in Ukraine, he points out that critical issues—like the threat of nuclear conflict in Central Europe, the everyday struggles of Ukrainians, and the historical background of the conflict—are frequently overlooked by mainstream outlets. For instance, the roots of the war are rarely addressed, despite statements from former NATO Secretary General Stoltenberg that the conflict started in 2014 with the Maidan coup.

Baab also points out the moral hazard in the press, where the media tend to support ongoing war efforts without recognizing the huge human toll. He criticizes journalists for neglecting fundamental principles, like providing balanced coverage of conflicts.

Structural Issues in the Media

Baab identifies five primary factors behind the media's present state: ownership structures, working conditions for editors, training for new journalists, NATO's impact, and digital technology. Private owners often allow management to direct editorial decisions, frequently aligning with political or corporate interests. Journalists, especially freelancers or those on temporary contracts, depend heavily on pleasing their supervisors, who are often linked to transatlantic organizations or political factions.

The education system usually favors the upper classes because unpaid internships in expensive cities are mostly accessible to those with financial support. This leads to social selection, and the perspectives of the upper classes—who could potentially profit from war through military firm investments—dominate editorial boards.

NATO holds significant influence; for example, the Pentagon conducts large-scale public relations campaigns, spending billions each year on propaganda. Using cognitive warfare, NATO seeks to influence perceptions and thoughts, encouraging emotional reactions like Russophobia.

Digitalization makes it harder to access reality, as large tech companies serve as gatekeepers of information, prioritizing private interests over genuine freedom of information. The widespread use of smartphones has decreased attention spans, leading editors to favor personalized, emotionally engaging content over detailed background reports. Baab points out that we now live in a world fully saturated with propaganda.

Selection Bias and Constructivism in Journalism

A crucial aspect is how journalists are chosen. The system doesn't explicitly push propaganda; it simply hires journalists who already hold the preferred viewpoints. Job postings and organizational cultures reinforce the expectation to adhere to official narratives. Both media and academia often shape new social realities rather than report facts, resulting in censorship and the suppression of uncomfortable truths—regarding casualties, recruitment, or sanctions. The goal is to maintain public backing for war, while dissenting facts are concealed.

Three Levels of War

Baab describes the Ukraine war as occurring on three levels: the military fighting along the frontlines, the global economic conflict against Russia, and the propaganda effort. He observes that the sanctions against Russia have not succeeded, yet political leaders continue to enforce them. The propaganda struggle is widespread, with anyone presenting the facts being labeled a "Putin friend" or "Putin propagandist." This label is promoted by intelligence agencies and tech firms, as demonstrated by manipulated Wikipedia articles.

Baab claims that the press is "lying by leaving out"—ignoring important facts and echoing NATO propaganda. He cites General Harald Kuiart's "three I's"—ideology, incompetence, and ignorance—as significant shortcomings of today's journalism.

Public Perception vs. Media Narratives

Baab notes that many Germans trust government narratives largely due to propaganda, even though some political leaders lack credibility. He argues that German media does not mirror public opinion but instead fabricates a stance influenced by the government. As Antonio Gramsci stated, the peace-oriented public has lost its cultural dominance, and restoring it will be a prolonged and challenging effort.

Crisis of Legitimacy

As the Ukraine conflict nears a potential conclusion, the danger of uncovering the falsehoods that underpinned public backing increases. Baab predicts a legitimacy crisis not just for politicians but for the entire system. He suggests that elites will try to craft new propaganda stories, since their careers and the political establishment's survival depend on preserving the existing worldview.

The Role of Fact Checkers

Fact-checkers often cannot verify facts because they rarely conduct fieldwork in conflict zones. Instead, they tend to evaluate narratives through the lens of government propaganda, effectively becoming propagandists themselves. Baab provides examples of how fact checkers dismiss or overlook evidence that conflicts with official stories, which further spreads misinformation.

NGOs and the Censorship Industry

Baab examines how NGOs—many of which are government-funded—shape perceptions and spread propaganda. These groups, together with educational institutions, churches, think tanks, and media outlets, create a comprehensive ideological framework that supports the market economy and state policies. Young scholars frequently face unstable working conditions, which encourages them to conform to prevailing narratives. Additionally, transatlantic organizations significantly influence career development and public debates.

This intricate network has established a "propaganda and censorship complex," or "censorship industry,' which integrates young journalists and scholars into a system that favors conformity and penalizes dissent.

Strategies for Countering Propaganda

Baab strongly advises avoiding propaganda media and exploring alternative information sources. He points to platforms such as Consortium News (USA), The Post Magazine (Canada), Nachdenkseiten, Overton Magazine, and Multipolar (Germany) as providing diverse perspectives. He claims that mainstream media deliberately mislead the public, especially on issues such as the sabotage of peace negotiations.

Ultimately, Baab supports a strong rejection of mainstream media and the development of alternative channels. He argues that mainstream outlets will gradually lose credibility and viewers as their dishonesty becomes more evident, particularly considering their coverage during the COVID-19 pandemic and the Ukraine conflict.

Conclusion

Patrik Baab emphasizes that individuals should avoid consuming propaganda media and instead explore alternative information sources to better understand reality. His YouTube channel, "Against the Stream," reflects this approach: uncovering the truth requires questioning the status quo and seeking out information outside mainstream narratives. He expresses gratitude to his audience for their attention and invites them to read his book and visit his channel for more insights.

Media, NGOs, and educational institutions work together to shape public perception through coordinated narratives. Baab highlights the need for critical thinking and independent research to understand complex information landscapes by examining the mechanisms of control and influence. The discussion reminds us that true understanding often involves questioning established channels and challenging popular viewpoints.

Understanding how stories are constructed and the interests driving them helps citizens make informed decisions. Promoting open dialogue and transparency allows society to resist conformity pressures and suppress dissent, fostering a healthier democracy where diverse viewpoints are valued. This analysis emphasizes the essential role of media literacy and vigilance in preventing manipulation.

PATRIK BAAB EXPOSES HOW WAR PROPAGANDA RUINED MEDIA AND FREE SPEECH

An Analysis of How Propaganda Has Eroded Journalistic Integrity and Free Speech

EU DSA Censorship Debate Heats Up

By Paulo Fernando de Barros
Managing Editor
J&M Duna Press
7 December 2025

How War Propaganda Destroyed Media Freedom: Insights from the Ukraine War

Amid the ongoing Ukraine conflict, the phrase “war propaganda destroyed media freedom” feels especially relevant. German journalist and author Patrik Baab, who has reported from both sides of the Ukraine frontline, convincingly contends that widespread propaganda has damaged the credibility of Western media and hindered freedom of speech.

Drawing from his on-the-ground experiences and his new book, “Propaganda-Presse: Wie uns Medien und Lohnschreiber in Kriege treiben” (translated as “Propaganda Press: How Media and Paid Writers Drive Us into Wars”), Baab emphasizes that media outlets have shifted from objective reporting to emotional, anti-factual narratives that prioritize manipulation over truth. He argues this change is not accidental but caused by structural issues within the industry, such as ownership biases, unstable working conditions, and aggressive NATO propaganda campaigns. As war propaganda erodes media freedom, the public's understanding becomes distorted, with critical voices silenced and alternative viewpoints pushed aside.

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Baab’s direct observations in Ukraine highlight a significant gap between actual events and media portrayals. He calls out an “apocalyptic blindness” in Western media, where the dangers of nuclear escalation in central Europe are overlooked, and the harsh living conditions faced by ordinary Ukrainians are not reported. The background of the war, especially events from 2014 onward, is often omitted. Baab cites former NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg’s remark that the conflict started not in February 2022 but with the 2014 Maidan coup, a fact seldom acknowledged by mainstream media. He argues that omitting this history helps maintain a narrative that justifies ongoing escalation, disregarding the moral risks, including hundreds of thousands of casualties on both sides.

A key point in Baab’s analysis is that the media often fail to follow basic journalistic principles, such as presenting both sides of a story. This failure directly helps explain how war propaganda has eroded media freedom, with outlets prioritizing the continuation of conflict over balanced reporting. Baab highlights five leading causes for this decline: ownership structures, working conditions, journalist education, NATO propaganda, and digitalization. Regarding ownership, he explains that privately owned media allow owners to steer political content, whereas in Germany, public broadcasters are influenced by politicians on supervisory boards. This close relationship with power ensures editorial choices support transatlantic interests and exclude dissenting voices.

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Working conditions worsen the issue. Many journalists work as freelancers or on short-term contracts, relying on editors who expect conformity. Paid by the line or broadcast minute, they create content that pleases bosses often connected to transatlantic organizations or political parties. Baab shares his experience at North German public TV, where management careers depend on political support, fostering a culture of compliance. This setting encourages self-censorship, with war propaganda eroding media freedom by discouraging investigative journalism that could challenge official stories.

Education and social selection in journalism deepen existing biases. In Germany, aspiring journalists are required to undertake unpaid internships in costly cities such as Munich or Hamburg, resulting in a predominance of upper-class candidates. Baab notes that many colleagues are children of dentists or managers, bringing elite perspectives that often neglect lower-class viewpoints. These social classes tend to benefit from war through investments in military firms, yet they justify their support as humanitarian aid for “poor Ukrainians against bad Russians.” This class bias sustains the idea that war propaganda erodes media freedom, with media narratives typically aligning with the interests of the powerful rather than serving the public.

NATO’s propaganda machinery is central to this network. Baab cites outdated Pentagon data that showed 27,000 public relations staff and a $5 billion budget, highlighting the scope of influence efforts. NATO’s tactics extend beyond merely sharing information; they involve “cognitive warfare” aimed at altering thought processes, focusing more on emotions like Russophobia than on rational analysis. This approach ensures that war propaganda undermines media freedom by flooding editors with ready-made narratives they cannot afford to challenge. Baab points out that journalists need to be on the ground to find the truth, as private firms and intelligence agencies control online information.

Digitalization exacerbates these problems on both production and consumption fronts. Major tech companies like Google and Amazon dominate information markets, controlling what content appears through upload filters influenced by secret services. This privatization hampers freedom of expression, as Baab notes, because the online world does not fully reflect reality. On the consumption side, smartphones deliver news in fragmented, distracted moments—such as during commutes or walks—causing media to focus more on personalization and emotional appeal rather than depth. This superficial approach supports propaganda objectives, exemplifying how war propaganda has eroded media freedom in the digital era.

The Multi-Layered Nature of the Conflict

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Baab categorizes the Ukraine conflict into three levels: frontline combat, global economic warfare, and propaganda. The ongoing battles, Russian advances, and Ukrainian casualties—estimated at 1.7 million dead or missing according to leaked Ukrainian general staff documents—are rarely highlighted. Despite the failure of economic sanctions on Russia, Western elites continue to pursue them, which Baab considers a sign of “mental madness.” The propaganda layer, involving active media participation, accuses critics of being “Putin propagandists.” Baab has also been targeted with such smears, including false Wikipedia claims that he served as a poll watcher for Putin during the 2022 referenda—claims that were disproven in court but still persist through intelligence-linked edits.

This framing also applies to non-governmental organizations (NGOs), which Baab refers to as “government-organized non-governmental organizations” (GONGOs). In Germany, more than 300 of these entities, funded by the government, target dissidents challenging official government or NATO narratives. These groups are embedded within larger ideological structures such as schools, universities, think tanks, and churches, helping to maintain cultural dominance. Young academics, often on short-term contracts and forming an “academic precariat,” produce propaganda to secure their jobs, aligning with corrupt transatlantic elites connected to organizations like the German Marshall Fund or Soros foundations.

Public Perception vs. Media Narratives

Despite significant propaganda efforts, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz's public credibility remains low, though media outlets tend to enhance his image. Baab observes that ordinary Germans wish for peace but are unintentionally drifting towards disaster because they trust government narratives. The media foster a misguided public opinion that does not reflect actual sentiment, demonstrated by Baab’s engaging public discussions and book events. He cautions that the political elite's survival hinges on maintaining the war; a peace settlement could expose their deception and trigger a legitimacy crisis.

As the war approaches its conclusion, Baab suggests that elites may intensify anti-Russian sentiments or devise new narratives to evade responsibility. Politicians, journalists, and academics remain ensnared in their deceptions, echoing Upton Sinclair’s remark that it’s difficult to understand something when one’s income depends on misunderstanding it. Fact-checkers, far from being impartial, primarily monitor narratives against government propaganda without venturing into war zones.

The Sabotage of Peace and the Need for Alternatives

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Baab agrees with reports of Western sabotage of peace initiatives, including Boris Johnson’s intervention in the 2022 Istanbul talks, as confirmed by sources in London and Kyiv. Although early peace efforts after the invasion showed promise, they were eventually disrupted, often due to media omissions. To address this, Baab recommends boycotting mainstream media and turning to sources such as Consortium News, The Postil Magazine, and German outlets NachDenkSeiten and Multipolar. His removal from mainstream platforms increased his book sales, demonstrating the public’s desire for truthful information.

In conclusion, war propaganda has undermined media freedom by turning journalism into a means of emotional manipulation and controlling narratives. Baab’s YouTube channel, titled “swim against the stream,” advocates for reclaiming truth through independent sources. As propaganda networks expand, creating alternative information spheres becomes crucial for restoring free speech and avoiding perpetual conflicts.

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Interview with Patrik Baab by Glenn Diesen: https://youtu.be/5qeNJxxktyw?si=jsqH_MQP4ChgVz0O

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