Saturday, January 1 , 2011

Albino child bleeds to death after being dismembered for ritual fetishes bought by witchdoctors in the African country of Burudi

A Burundian boy died after having his arm cut off by gunmen in the latest case of suspected witchcraft-related smuggling of albino body parts, officials said on Saturday.
Full article: http://www.news24.com/Africa/News/Albino-boy-dies-after-arm-chopped-off-20110101

The end of the world isn't on December 12, 2012 according to Biblical scholar, instead the Rapture is coming on May 12, 2011!

Harold Camping lets out a hearty chuckle when he considers the people who believe the world will end in 2012."That date has not one stitch of biblical authority," Camping says from the Oakland office where he runs Family Radio, an evangelical station that reaches listeners around the world. "It's like a fairy tale."

Full article: http://articles.sfgate.com/2010-01-01/bay-area/17466332_1_east-bay-bay-area-first-time-camping 

British TV psychic (and exoricst?) plans to be buried alive...for charity

A SCUNTHORPE psychic will be buried six feet underground for charity.  Ian Lawman, who is also an exorcist and TV star, says he wants to stretch his talents and get as close to death without actually dying.  Of the week-long burial he said: “I have had the idea of being buried alive for two years now.  “At first it was just a thought, but now my coffin has been made I am becoming a lot more nervous.”  As the date of the burial approaches, Mr Lawman is training to ensure everything goes to plan.

Full article: http://www.thisisscunthorpe.co.uk/news/younger-control-connection-dead/article-3054880-detail/article.html

Saturday, October 23, 2010

Albino boy dismembered by gang for body parts near Burudi-Tanzania...for magic potions!

The boy, aged nine, was taken from Makamba province in Burundi by a gang that crossed the border, the head of Burundi's albino association said.  Kassim Kazungu told AFP the remains had been recovered from the Malagarazi river and given a formal burial.  Albino body parts are prized in parts of Africa, with witch-doctors claiming they have special powers.

Full article: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-11614957 

 Keith Raniere, cult leader of the Albany, New York-based NXIVM 'multimillion dollar self-help cult, admits to having people killed...to scare defectors

A shady Svengali who runs an upstate "cult" bankrolled by the Bronfman booze fortune has "had people killed," he boasts in an explosive new video.  Keith Raniere, head of Albany-based "self-help" group NXIVM, makes the chilling claim on tape to female followers who confronted him just before they defected from the group, which has been derided by detractors as a harmful "cult."  "Here's the thing," Raniere says on the 2009 video, which was sent to The Post. "I've had people killed because of my beliefs -- or because of their beliefs."

Full article: http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/creepy_cultist_killing_confession_N7lkOIKZNfv9uwFxaaL5BP

Paganism is on the rise in the Southeast of the United States

Advocates of paganism say it is on the rise in the "Southeast Valley, mirroring a nationwide trend of growth in nature-based religions. Many local followers have been celebrating their beliefs and seeking the same acceptance and respect as any other religion.  Heather Frazier, owner of A Magickal Moon store in Tempe, which serves the pagan community, says acceptance is definitely growing as more pagans buck stereotypes and blend in with the mainstream.

Full article: http://www.azcentral.com/community/gilbert/articles/2010/10/22/20101022southeast-valley-paganism-on-rise.html

Tuesday, August 17, 2010

Kenya man arrested in Tanzania for attempting to sell an albino man...for 'magical' body parts!

Police in Tanzania say they have arrested a Kenyan national who was attempting to sell an albino man.  The arrest was made in a sting operation as police pretended to be businessmen buying albino body parts.  Police say they struck a deal equivalent to more than $250,000 (£159,000) for the 20-year-old man.  Albino body parts are prized in parts of Africa, with witchdoctors claiming they have special powers. The Tanzanian government has promised to take action.  According to the Tanzanian police a 28-year-old Kenyan man, Nathan Mutei, was arrested just outside the town of Mwanza as he attempted to sell an albino man.

Full article: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-11001791