Posted on 11/15/2012 8:47:33 PM PST by BenLurkin
Human remains found in an Oxnard [CALIFORNIA]trash bin Thursday probably came from an altar used to pray to an occult saint of death, police said.
Discovered in a metal trash container near the intersection of Fourth and D streets, the remains were first reported by a passerby just after 9:30 a.m.
The bones were likely used by criminals, according to Oxnard police Detective Luis McArthur.
"There were certain articles as well to indicate that this came from a shrine or some sort of an altar to Saint Death -- or Santa Muerte as it's called in Spanish -- typically associated with those that pray to Saint Death for guidance, for protection that are involved in criminal activity," McArthur said.
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All cultures are equally valid, right? We aren’t allowed to criticize the beliefs and practices of other nations—after all, who are we to say what’s right and wrong? We’re just Americans. Our nation and our people and our values don’t count.
Just praying to the deities that Americans won’t.
ott, you missed the GOP-e memo... our amigos from Mexico are all sincere Roman Catholics, and that is one reason that we are obliged to reward them for ignoring our immigration laws.
Now get with the program and start honing your espanol.
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