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Why does no one care there are concentration camps in China for Muslims?

What is a concentration camp?

concentration camp, internment centre for political prisoners and members of national or minority groups who are confined for reasons of state security, exploitation, or punishment, usually by executive decree or military order. Persons are placed in such camps often on the basis of identification with a particular ethnic or political group rather than as individuals and without benefit either of indictment or fair trial. Concentration camps are to be distinguished from prisons interning persons lawfully convicted of civil crimes and from prisoner-of-war camps in which captured military personnel are held under the laws of war. They are also to be distinguished from refugee camps or detention and relocation centres for the temporary accommodation of large numbers of displaced persons.

Latest news: https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/blogs/new-atlanticist/chinas-repression-in-xinjiang-is-entering-an-even-darker-phase-the-un-must-act

This is STILL going on! Omg!

What is it?

See sources

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xinjiang_internment_camps

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Hello, my name is Freyl!! I'm 15 y.o. and I'm a practicing witch and christopagan.

Loki's worship blog: @loksaltar

Lady Hel's worship blog: @rosaltar

Jesus/God/Satan's worship blog: @blessedbesin

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Anyways, for the people who need it;

The Gods aren’t mad at you. They don’t hate you. They’re not punishing you. They will not do any of those things for nearly any reason. If you’ve not murdered someone, or done something along those lines, you’re safe.

If you’re having anxiety surrounding it I would take a step back to breathe. The Gods will understand. Remember mundane over magic - I know it can be anxiety inducing when something appears off, but I promise the Gods aren’t mad.

If you’re hearing voices, like I did, that claim to be the Gods and are commanding, persecutory, distressing, or stressful take a deep breath. You’re going to be alright. The Gods aren’t mad at you. You’re not a bad person. If you can, make an appointment with a psychiatrist. You will get through this.

I love you and the Gods do too.

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Your gods are listening to you. Yes, even when your tears are falling and you think you are alone. You are not.

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do not let others in this community dictate your worship.

your relationship with your deities, your offerings or lack thereof, your devotional acts, your simple actions that you do to remind you of your deities; all of these are decided by no one but yourself.

never let anyone tell you that you’re wrong for honoring or reaching out to Them in the way that works best for you.

this is your worship. your practice. your faith. this religion is much more lenient on your soul than you think it is; embrace that instead of running with the belief that what you’ll do will never be enough. because trust me, your deities will always find you precious and worthy and enough in Their eyes.

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being obsessed with your god’s domain before you started worshipping is so reassuring…

like what do you mean you’ve been here the whole time? that you’ve always been a part of me lying in wait? that you, the divine, has innervated & enriched my life long before i acknowledged you were divine? SICK!!!

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the trees you grew up with have not forgotten you. their branches still whisper your name in the breeze and their roots remember the paths your feet once traced through their shade.

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The gods understand. Do not fret if you have fallen into human necessities (work, school, mental illness, etc). The deities understand and are ok with you resting. Take time, take a breath, return when you can and they will be back for you as always

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Mulan: A Guide to Worship

Mulan is the protagonist of Disney’s Mulan (1998). She is the first Disney princess to be considered a princess through acts of heroism and honor. She stands for bravery, advocacy, and protecting those you love.

There are many ways to worship her:

Worshiping/honoring your ancestors

Defying gender roles

Learning about her myth/poem, Northern Wei Dynasty history, Chinese war history, etc.

Learning in general

Defying gender roles and authority/obedience

Proving people wrong (especially when they underestimate you)

Observing nature

Showing kindness and courage

Advocating for yourself and ‘lesser people,’ especially women, the elderly, and the disabled

Exercising, training, or doing sports or martial arts

Cutting your hair of styling it to look shorter than it is

Setting boundaries and keeping them

There are many things to offer her and put on an altar to her:

Swords

Dragons

Family guardians/temples

Tea

Horses and horse-riding

Crickets

Good luck charms

The color red

Old bird cages (like the one Cri-Kee is in)

Armor

Other traditional Chinese clothing/dress

Wooden poles (especially with an arrow on the top, as shown in the movie)

The Ballad of Mulan

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Hey, so not to be a bummer, but I've noticed that some of my posts are being reblogged with tags regarding specific fandoms or fictional characters and like...please? don't do that? These aren't fictional experiences. They're very much my real experiences and I honestly don't really enjoy them being placed into the framework of a fictional world, and therefore treated as discourse surrounding fictional events.

My spirituality isn't fictional. Once again, they are my real experiences. Please be respectful of that.

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Got spoiled fruit? Are you a witch?

Here's a simple spell for attracting sweetness into an unsatisfactory social life.

Cleanse your area, preferably a floral scent of incense. (Use whatever works for you and make sure it's safe for animals if you have any).

Get whatever spoiled fruit you have, and run it under warm water until room temperature or heated.

Cut the fruit open.

Sprinkle the inside with sugar for sweetness and purity.

Drip honey into the slice for attraction.

Top with yarrow for healing and positive energy.

Seal with black or brown wax for protection (black) or home blessings (brown).

"Wrapped in warmth, sealed with safety; everything is perfectly okay."

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Can't stop thinking about muntjac deer. See the thing with muntjacs is that they have these large scent glands below the eyes and on the forehead, and they use them to mark territory. Many types of deer have the glands in front of the eyes (pre-orbital) but muntjac are unique in having forehead glands (frontal). Here's the video I saw. There's something really unsettling about the idea of an animal being able to like. Open it's face. Idk I think it's madly creepy but it's like a perfectly natural thing for the animal to do. It just looks scary.

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It's always the most pathetically dependant people that fall for the independent " I can do it all on my own ." Type of people.

I feel like its some twisted play . Cruel fate perhaps ? One loves too much the other too little .

Or maybe aphrodite just gave me too much love to give never to receive an equal amount. I feel that's something not many people realise when they think of love. Just as love is beautiful and soft, it's harsh and sharp. Same with aphrodite . They worship her as the god of love, forgetting her warlike epithet. Forgetting how harsh and strong she can be.

(Not taking away from her softness but highlighting both her sides )

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Worshiping Lord Loki with Depression

After I explained my depressive state and apologized for my absence...

"Oh..."

Loki sighs and looks towards the fire.

"You don't need to give me your energy or offerings, you don't owe me anything. You need to look out for your own happiness, you understand? Sometimes we can get so consumed with our duties we forget to take care of ourselves. I forgive you."

Loki takes an exaggerated sip of his tea as he tilts his head backwards. He looks back down at me, his voice soft and sincere.

"If you ever need anything, just ask. I am always right here for you. I have waited thousands and thousands of years. I am not going anywhere. Your relationship with me is yours and yours alone, you make the rules of that. I am here for you and will continue to be here for you. I understand how it can feel, there is nothing wrong with feeling depression. I would rather you let yourself feel every single ounce of emotion than for you to bottle it up inside. You need to be in touch with your feelings. The world needs you as you are right now."

Me: "Thank you. You've done so much for me. I hope I'll be able to pay you back one day."

Loki gives me a stern look while he raises his mug in the air.

"You will never have to repay me for anything I've ever done for you. I do those things because I love you. It's the same with my other children, I will never put them in a debt they could never repay. You repay me all the time by being you. That's what a parent is for. To support their child.

Loki gives a playful smile, he has seen millions and millions of years. There is an ease in him as he speaks.

"I promise you, I promise you won't have to repay me."

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greek mythology: demeter

demeter is the olympian goddess of agriculture, grain and bread who sustained mankind with the earth’s rich bounty.

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Demeter and Persephone, Watercolor, June 2022

The ancient greek means "sacred to Demeter"