FROM ALLAFRICA.COM: "Decades after its formation, the OCCULT-RELATED CRIME UNIT (ORCU, founded by Kobus "Donker" Jonker in 1992) continues to waste public resources, misdirect police attention, and stigmatise young people who are by and large more misunderstood than malignant."
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"Amongst all the crimes that we can speculate police in this unit might have seen, there's one we can be sure of - and it's one that they are complicit in. The crime in question is against common sense and morality, and is vested in the reinforcing of a Christian evangelical "Satanic Panic". IN THE CONTEXT OF SOUTH AFRICA'S CONSTITUTIONALLY-PROTECTED FREEDOM OF RELIGION, RESTRICTING MEMBERSHIP OF A POLICE UNIT TO ONLY CHRISTIANS - AND DEDICATING THAT UNIT TO PROTECTING A CHRISTIAN VERSION OF REALITY - IS ITSELF WORTHY OF SPECIAL ATTENTION AS AN OCCULT-RELATED CRIME."
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"Because a unit can't investigate itself, I'd ask the Minister of Police to consider funding a new Occult-Related-Related Crimes Unit, which I volunteer to lead. Our mission? To be ruthless in pursuing crimes related to simplistic, moralising, and religiously prejudiced views of crime, society at large, and especially the youth."
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"Even on the very fuzzy definition of "occult" used by ORCU, too few such crimes occur to merit the existence of a dedicated unit. But it is in the definition of these crimes, as well as the background metaphysics and psychology, that ORCU starts to appear just as spooky as the crimes and motivations ORCU exists to combat."
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"In response (I presume) to a fairly constant barrage of criticism on social media, the South African Police Service (SAPS) removed the web page that gave us our best insight into how a unit in a 21st-century police force is being guided by ideas from the Dark Ages."
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"But thanks to the Wayback Machine, we can see not only that "Child has an interest in computer" is a sign that said child might be involved in a cult, but also that this and other equally ridiculous diagnostic advice has remained unchanged since September 2004 (the archived page from then - the earliest date the page was captured - being identical to the one that was removed in November 2013):"
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"I don't mean to dispute that adolescents, and others, commit crimes in the service of motivations they themselves think of as occult. But when they do so, why is it that this motivation is singled out for special attention? We don't have a jealousy-related crimes unit, or a greed-related, tender-related, BEE-related, or alien-related unit - even though all of these provide possible motivations to commit crimes, mostly with far greater regularity than the occult would."
Then, if we find that a crime is committed because the guilty party thought themselves under some supernatural instruction, we know full well what to do next: arrange for that person to get the psychological help they clearly need, alongside whatever other sentence is appropriate."
Diagnosis and treatment of this particular confusion is not within the typical police-person's field of expertise, perhaps especially when that police-person is selected explicitly because they hold a competing - and no less bizarre, to some - set of metaphysical beliefs."
As mentioned above, we have freedom of religion in South Africa. You can be a Satanist if you like, and if you were refused employment on those grounds, the person refusing you would be acting illegally. Hell (sorry), refusing you entry into ORCU would probably be illegal too."
But because of the strongly Christian bias of ORCU, and government in general, you'd of course keep your exercising of freedom of religion to yourself. If you're a child, though - especially a child unfortunate enough to have parents who take SAPS's word for these things - you might find yourself described as a Satanist or cult member through no fault of your own."
The warning signs for parents include your using a computer, engaging in sexual activity, watching horror movies, losing your sense of humour and "rejecting parental values". In other words, being a teenager is a warning sign. Make sure to only part your hair to the right, because "draping hair across the left eye" is another dead giveaway."
It's also important that you avoid getting a nickname at school, because "phone calls from persons requesting to speak with someone other than your child's name" is apparently a warning sign for parents that you're being contacted by your "satanic/demonic name"."
The document also speaks of cults, that come in "religion-based, personality, or secular" versions. I can't imagine what a secular cult might be, but suspect it has something to do with Idols, or MasterChef, given that cults can involve "unique games", "dress codes" and "chanting and singing"."
More seriously: these attempted analyses of occult motive are premised in an occult view themselves, namely that of Christianity. The occult, and what is problematic about it, is being defined in a completely partisan way, by an agency of a Government committed to freedom of religion."
It is undeniable that some practitioners of any given occult view engage in harmful behaviour. It would nevertheless be untrue and unfair for us to generalise from those cases, concluding that the entire set of occult practises should be criminalised - especially if we do so from a position of known bias."
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"Lastly, the vulnerable group here is the youth, who are already besieged by insecurity around their identities. The ORCU document told parents - in a country where homophobia is virtually endorsed by the President, and corrective rapes a scourge - that "child experiences sudden gender confusion" is a warning sign of the occult."
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"It's therefore not simply the case that ORCU is a waste of resources that could better be deployed elsewhere. The unit, and its core beliefs, are themselves so offensive to common sense and morality that one might call it a crime."
There are many versions of the Thieves Oil Recipe. It is highly antibacterial, antiviral and anti-infectious.
used in magical Recipes and Spell work and also as a Medicine.
The Story of the Four Thieves
The thieves were actually spice traders and merchants who imported spices, including cinnamon and clove from India. When the Black Plague hit, all international shipping and trade was closed down. Unable to do business, these spice traders quickly ran out of money and had to find a way to support themselves.
Since everyone was afraid to touch the dead bodies, they decided to loot the homes and bodies of the plaque victims. They would take clothes, jewelry, pots and pans, and then barter or trade them for food and money. They knew they wouldn't get sick if they rubbed vinegar, oils, and certain spices all over their bodies.
Their plan worked and they were able to set up a very lucrative pawn business. Until the King found out...
When the King heard about the story of the thieves he wanted to know their secret. He wanted to know how they were able to touch dead bodies without getting sick! How did they protect themselves from the dreaded disease?
He sent his Constables out to capture them. Four of the thieves were caught and brought before the King. He gave them a choice to either share their secret formula of "immunity" or be burned at the stake. The four thieves decided to share their secret formula with the King.
The King immediately posted the thieves secret formula all over the town.
Hence the story of the four thieves.
This is a classic recipe, but you can customize it by adjusting the quantities or adding other antibacterial essential oils such as Tea Tree, Oregano, Thyme, Sage, Ravensara, Lavender, Juniper Berry, Hyssop, Bay Laurel, or Scotch Pine.
Ingredients:
40 drops Clove Bud essential oil
35 drops Lemon essential oil
20 drops Cinnamon Bark essential oil
15 drops Eucalyptus essential oil
10 drops Rosemary essential oil
Store in a dark glass container
Mix all essential oils together in a Carrier oil like
Almond Oil,
Apricot Kernel Oil,
Avocado Oil,
Coconut Oil,
Evening Primrose Seed Oil
Grapeseed Oil,
Hazelnut Oil,
Hemp Seed Oil,
Jojoba Oil,
Sesame Seed Oil,
Shea Nut Oil,
Sunflower Oil
Vitamin E Oil, Emu Oil
(Jojoba is my choice)
mix and store in a dark glass bottle.
away from heat and sunlight. Preferably in a cool location.
How to dilute it
you need only 2% of the 4 Thieves oil to be effective this will save you money to dilute it is simple
take 12 drops of the 4 thieves oil and mix it in 1 fl ounce
1 cup = 8 fluid ounces now I am going by US Measurements
I do not know other country measurements so adjust according to your country
Thieves Oil Recipe 2
this one is for the more advanced
200 drops of Clove Oil
175 drops of Lemon Oil
100 drops of Cinnamon Bark
75 drops of Eucalyptus Oil
50 drops of Rosemary Oil
Store in a dark glass container
Mix all essential oils together in a
Carrier oil like
Almond Oil, Apricot Kernel Oil,
Avocado Oil,Coconut Oil, Evening Primrose Seed Oil
Grapeseed Oil,Hazelnut Oil, Hemp Seed Oil, Jojoba Oil, Sesame Seed Oil,Shea Nut Oil, Sunflower Oil
Vitamin E Oil, Emu Oil
(Jojoba is my choice)
mix and store in a dark glass bottle.
away from heat and sunlight. Preferably in a cool location.
How to dilute it
you need only 2% of the 4 Thieves oil to be effective this will save you money to dilute it is simple
take 12 drops of the 4 thieves oil and mix it in 1 fl ounce
1 cup = 8 fluid ounces now I am going by US Measurements
I do not know other country measurements so adjust according to your country
*Note: One 15 ml bottle of essential oil contains approximately 250 drops and one 5 ml bottle contains approximately 85 drops.
Thieves Oil Recipe" All-purpose Spray:
This is an all-purpose spray solution for cleaning and disinfecting around the home, purifying the air and eliminating odors
1 drop of thieves essential oil for each ounce of water.
Add the thieves oil first, then add water. It mixes better that way. Shake vigorously before each use.
Basic Thieves Oil Recipe for Topical Application and Massage:
1 drop of thieves oil to 4 drops carrier oil.
Massage on the feet (vita flex points), lower back, neck and behind the ears.
We use this dilution for everyone. Babies too, though usually just on their feet. Test for sensitivity first.
*Note:This thieves oil recipe is excellent for daily use as protection against germs, especially during the cold and flu season.
4 Thieves oil Vinegar
Ingredients:
1/4 cup, 4 Thieves oil See Recipe above
2 cups apple Cider Vinegar or enough to cover the herbs completely
Fresh herbs of choice
Eucalyptus, Cinnamon,Lemon,Clove
Rosemary, Thyme, Garlic, Mint, Sage, Lavender,
etc
Put in a Glass Jar and allow to Steep 6-8 weeks before use
Hand Soap
Add five drops of a thieves oil blend to 8 oz. plain liquid castile soap or to a water-soap mixture to create a disinfecting all-natural hand soap. Keep the mixture in a liquid soap pump.
AROMATHERAPY
Consider adding a few drops of the thieves oil blend to a vaporizer or diffuser. Breathing eucalyptus vapors remains a time-honored home remedy for chest colds and coughs. Additionally, some or all of the oils may elevate your mood. Lemon and rosemary are often cited for their cheering effect on people
The above information and statements are for educational purposes only and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, prevent disease or replace the advice of a licensed healthcare practitioner
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