The Santa Muerte thread - Page 2

**victor meldrew** · September 24th, 2012, 05:34 PM

Having read the Wiki script, my first thought was is this not a smack head cult.

"For purification, instead of incense, there is the smoke of marijuana"

Then when having read this

"The worship of Santa Muerte also attracts those who are not inclined to seek the traditional Catholic Church for spiritual solace, as it is part of the "legitimate" sector of society. Many followers of Santa Muerte live on the margins of the law or outside it entirely. Many drug traffickers, mobile vendors, taxi drivers, vendors of pirated merchandise, street people, prostitutes, pickpockets and gang members are not very religious, but neither are they atheists.[2] In essence, they have created their own religion that reflects their realities, identity and practices, especially since it reflects the violence and struggles for life that many of these people face.[2] Conversely, however, both police and military in Mexico can be counted among the faithful who ask for blessings on their weapons and ammunition.[2]"

A society for anarchists.

In all seriousness, I suppose if you believe there is little else to choose from, you will hang your coat tails on what you believe is the right option for you.

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September 24th, 2012, 05:34 PM	#11
victor meldrew Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: At the bottom of an empty glass Posts: 15,776 Thanks: 531,841 Thanked 179,896 Times in 15,764 Posts	Having read the Wiki script, my first thought was is this not a smack head cult. "For purification, instead of incense, there is the smoke of marijuana" Then when having read this "The worship of Santa Muerte also attracts those who are not inclined to seek the traditional Catholic Church for spiritual solace, as it is part of the "legitimate" sector of society. Many followers of Santa Muerte live on the margins of the law or outside it entirely. Many drug traffickers, mobile vendors, taxi drivers, vendors of pirated merchandise, street people, prostitutes, pickpockets and gang members are not very religious, but neither are they atheists.[2] In essence, they have created their own religion that reflects their realities, identity and practices, especially since it reflects the violence and struggles for life that many of these people face.[2] Conversely, however, both police and military in Mexico can be counted among the faithful who ask for blessings on their weapons and ammunition.[2]" A society for anarchists. In all seriousness, I suppose if you believe there is little else to choose from, you will hang your coat tails on what you believe is the right option for you.