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*A small ad, consisting only of text, can be seen in a local newspaper*
The Church of St. Michael is looking for a volunteer to help assist the community with charity projects.
We are also open to meeting independent, charitable partner organisations.
For more info, please E-Mail [email protected] ((Forum PM))
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The Kingdom of God is a religious faction. Its members follow a monotheistic doctrine and seek to establish the highest religious authority in Los Santos. Their goal is to create a vigilant counter-culture throughout Los Santos to oppose the high amount of crime and corruption in the land.
They want to provide resources and guidance to righteous, independent citizens, to help them become stronger and encourage them to fight for those who can't defend themselves.
Tracing their roots back to ancient times, the members of this faction see themselves as spiritual successors to an old monastic order in the Holy Land. Recently, after receiving reports of abuse from believers in Los Santos, the Council decided to send a delegation of high-ranking Clergymen abroad to inspect the situation in this foreign place.
Coming to the conclusion that Los Santos is in a state of anarchy and chaos, the Council gave the delegation the order to remain in the city and to rebuild its places of worship. To offer sanctuary to those seeking protection from persecution and abuse, and to help the people of Los Santos find back to their true Lord. For the root of all of their evil is a lack of faith and opportunities.
The religious doctrine is based on Judeo-Christian traditions and mysticism. Not much is known to the public at this time, and many of the faction's secrets and practices will only be disclosed to members who rise through its ranks and associate with its members.
Currently, the faction's priority is to achieve its goals through diplomatic means and cooperations with other factions, while gradually building up enough infrastructure to increase its own member count and strength.
The only tolerated world view within this faction. The exact hierarchy and titles given within the faction
are subject to change as the faction progresses and may or may not be fully disclosed to outsiders at all.
The Most High is God. He is the Almighty, invisible God that is all-knowing, omnipotent and eternal. He has created the universe and there is only one God.
God has created Angels and made them his servants. He equipped them with knowledge of every existing thing and other special abilities. Some of the Angels refused to serve God's new creation, humankind, which he has created in his own image. These Angels became proud and rebelled, but were cast out of heaven.
Martyrs are believers that have given their mortal bodies in the fight for their belief. They will become like Angels in paradise and watch over the souls of the righteous believers and fight alongside Angel hosts. For a mortal, the fight against evil is the only way to reach a higher position in heaven.
The Patriarch is merely a man, but serves as a spiritual leader and decision maker among the believers. To become the Patriarch of all believers, righteousness and wisdom are a must, and therefore he is considered closer to heaven than most other humans, even though he can not alter the scripture in any way.
The High Clergy and Council members are the officers of the faction and assume leadership roles. Next to the general rights and duties of a regular member of the congregation, they are responsible for the management of faction assets and services. Through their efforts, they are considered a step ahead on the way to redemption.
The Believer is a person who accepts God as his saviour and redeemer. The faith must be proclaimed openly and can not be denied under any cirstumstances, not even to save your life. Because all men and women are sinful in nature, the believer must always worry about being at the brink of going into the fire.
A person who rejects the belief in one almighty God and believes in something else, is considered an Unbeliever. An unbeliever may not necessarily be considered a bad person, but rather a confused individual that was lead astray. They should be confronted with the truth of the gospel whenever possible. The hellfire is certain for them.
Demons are corrupted spirits that carry out the orders of Satan. It is believed that the Devil seeks to show that only the heavenly way is holy, and therefore he wants to torment man and lead him into temptation. They are immortal and diverse in nature, consisting of souls of the wicked, Nephilim and Fallen Angels.
Outlaws are considered the most corrupted and dangerous criminals among humankind. The status of Outlaw may be achieved by attacking believers for their faith, breaking an oath or a truce, apostasy from the faction or else. While violence towards them might not always be encouraged, any action against them is permissible.
To become a member, it is a necessity to testify one's faith before an authorized spiritual leader. One must partake in ritualism and adhere to religious laws to be accepted and maintain membership. Apostasy and heresy are strictly forbidden and not tolerated within the ranks of this community. Membership can not be given up voluntarily, but can only be lost at a certain price. Depending on the position within the fact, members may or may not be identified as such by their attire.
Honor
It is considered honourable to be a good fighter with a righteous cause, zealous and charitable. It is considered dishonorable to break an agreement or to hurt innocents. Regardless of faction membership status, any person or group may be considered as an outlaw or a traitor, therefore leading to the person being shunned, humiliated or more.
Faith
All members must openly confess to the belief in the one invisible God of the holy scripture. Only in case of doubt among the community, laws are subject to the interpretations given by faction leaders. The high clergy also reveals religious practices, sacred sites and holidays to the rest of the community.
Judgement
All faction members are subject to the judgement of the faction from the moment of entry into the organisation until death or official release from the faction. Severe disrespect and ignorance of the faction customs, or aggression against its members may or may not give a justification for carrying out judgements and orders against outsiders.
Faction Development
Not only individual members, but the faction as a whole has to develop and progress to gain authority.
The founding members of the faction will begin at lower ranks and climb the ladder once certain criteria and goals are met.
New members will gradually fill the ranks from the bottom up.
Short-Term Goals
Establish diplomatic relations with factions.
Spread the gospel on the streets.
Officially open the first church.
Officially open recreational center.
Obtain service vehicles for volunteers.
Long-Term Goals
Convert as many individuals and factions as possible.
Gain control over all holy sites and churches in LS.
Create diplomatic pacts with other factions to ensure peace in the land.
Subjugate all heretic factions through means of diplomacy or combat.
Create business opportunities and wealth for faction members.
Support any initiatives to arm and train righteous citizens.
Create interesting missions and quests for faction members.
Create the infrastructure to support members in all life aspects.
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Name: T. Connor
Comment:We are yet to receive an official statement from Weazel News in regards to this matter and why they refuse to air political and democratic content. This press release is based on personal experiences since the launch of our campaign and Weazel News employee testimonies.
If you haven't already, please leave your signature on our petition to help us get free elections.
If you want to find out more about the DFP, please check out the link below.
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2019 August 13th
QuoteThe management of the Weazel News Agency of Los Santos has declared to the DFP campaign staff, that they will not broadcast any advertisements in regards to democracy, political campaigns, elections, petitions or any other topics that they deem too "sensitive" or "controversial".
It sounds like a chapter out of George Orwell's famous dystopian novel '1984'. A Weazel News employee gets called into the office of a Weazel News manager to be warned and disciplined for misconduct. Another gets screamed at over the radio. Their crimes? Publishing advertisements that promote free elections in Los Santos and advertising a political party. It is at this point that the Weazel News management must make a decision.
While at the beginning they thought they only had to reprimand one employee for the problem to go away, they are now facing several employees questioning the democratic values and morals of their management. Those seeking confrontation with their bosses to keep their journalistic integrity - and those too afraid to speak up against them. So they are left with no choice but to give an informal notice and warning to all employees. All employees are to refrain from publishing any advertisements that remotely have to do with democratic actions and public assembly. It is made clear to them that they are to ignore all of our future advertisement requests and that they will be watched closely.
But why all this? We have requested an official statement from Weazel News on this matter. And while the many journalists that we have talked to do not shy away from the question and openly tell us it is not allowed because the CEO and his managers must appease "the government", no management or employee is willing to give us a written statement with their name and reasoning on it.
While it is no secret that Weazel News's money printing machine does not run on quality journalism but advertisements, the connection between secretive "government officials" and the Weazel News management does raise many questions about the state of our democracy. We do support our free-thinking brothers and sisters at Weazel News and hope for their and our democracy's sake that censorship and oppressive behaviour will end soon.
Los Santos | Theodore Connor
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Updated Press Releases #1 and #2.
#1: If you haven't already, please check out the petition launched by Chairman Theodore Connor on free elections in Los Santos. This is of importance whether you are for our party or support someone else. In order to vote for our mayor, we need the government to give us the elections that they have promised to us.
#2: You might have wondered why you haven't seen too many advertisements for our cause or the petitions. This is due to one reason only, Weazel News refuses to do so. Their management does not allow ads of political or democratic nature at the moment. Help us spread the word by talking to your friends, family, co-workers and strangers on the street. Our democracy is at stake.
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Updates & Info:
Update 1:
Weazel News currently refuses to air advertisements that aim to promote free elections or political parties. For more info, check out the DFP Press Release or ask your local Weazel News manager. 2019 August 13th
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PETITION: FREE MAYORAL ELECTIONS 2019
INFORMATION:
On January 30th 2019, the "Board of Commissioners" of the San Andreas State Government has announced the opening of the Mayor's Office and the first round of Mayoral Elections in their first LS State Government press release, following the grand opening of City Hall.
The year is almost over. Taxation and mandatory licensing has increased, yet the representation by our government is non-existant. The citizen of Los Santos currently involuntarily pays into a system that does not guarantee them accountability of elected representatives and government staff, nor does it guarantee them the ability to find representation in the court of law, nor does it guarantee him the right to change legislation through democratic means.
DEMANDS:
We, the people of Los Santos, therefore demand free, democratic mayoral elections to appoint a leader to our government. This leader shall be equipped with the ability to structure their own independent (from the state & federal government) cabinet and government departments to facilitate all Los Santos government resources, without exception, for the improvement and proper management of our city and the whole region. The people of Los Santos and their representatives shall be equipped with the right to implement and make changes to existing legislation through democratic means and petition.
This free election shall take place no later than four (4) weeks after submission of this petition, shall the popular vote demand it.
Initiator: Theodore Connor
Date & Time: August 12th 2019
PETITION SIGNATURE
By signing this petition below, you agree with the demands made in this petition and confirm that these reflect your own personal views.
(( Click and register your vote on the thread's poll to "sign" the petition. If you additionally want to leave a comment, use the form below: ))
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Quote2019 August 12th
Chairman Theodore Connor has publicly launched a petition for free mayoral elections.
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Quote2019 August 13th
The management of the Weazel News Agency of Los Santos has declared to the DFP campaign staff, that they will not broadcast any advertisements in regards to democracy, political campaigns, elections, petitions or any other topics that they deem too "sensitive" or "controversial".
It sounds like a chapter out of George Orwell's famous dystopian novel '1984'. A Weazel News employee gets called into the office of a Weazel News manager to be warned and disciplined for misconduct. Another gets screamed at over the radio. Their crimes? Publishing advertisements that promote free elections in Los Santos and advertising a political party. It is at this point that the Weazel News management must make a decision.
While at the beginning they thought they only had to reprimand one employee for the problem to go away, they are now facing several employees questioning the democratic values and morals of their management. Those seeking confrontation with their bosses to keep their journalistic integrity - and those too afraid to speak up against them. So they are left with no choice but to give an informal notice and warning to all employees. All employees are to refrain from publishing any advertisements that remotely have to do with democratic actions and public assembly. It is made clear to them that they are to ignore all of our future advertisement requests and that they will be watched closely.
But why all this? We have requested an official statement from Weazel News on this matter. And while the many journalists that we have talked to do not shy away from the question and openly tell us it is not allowed because the CEO and his managers must appease "the government", no management or employee is willing to give us a written statement with their name and reasoning on it.
While it is no secret that Weazel News's money printing machine does not run on quality journalism but advertisements, the connection between secretive "government officials" and the Weazel News management does raise many questions about the state of our democracy. We do support our free-thinking brothers and sisters at Weazel News and hope for their and our democracy's sake that censorship and oppressive behaviour will end soon.
Los Santos | Theodore Connor
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EVENTS
Scavenger Hunt #1 is over. If you managed to obtain a code, send an e-mail.
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The Los Santos Democratic Freedom Party is a political party unique to our region. We are independent and not aligned with other political organisations. It is our goal to instate a real democracy in Los Santos. We want to improve the quality of life in LS by ensuring more democracy, frequent and fair elections, better public safety and working conditions & more culture and happiness for all.
ELECTIONSThe Los Santos Democratic Freedom Party appoints the First Chairman Theodore Connor as the candidate for the next elections. Theodore Connor is a decorated veteran and retired Police Captain that has served the government on a city and state level in various law enforcement departments and joint task forces throughout his career. Since his retirement, he has dedicated his time to humanitarian aid work and volunteering in the community.
Theodore Connor's personal message:
QuoteSince the opening of our new City Hall, I have been eager to participate in the elections as a regular voter, as this was promised to us by Commissioner Sebastian Freeman. The year is almost over, but we have had no elections and there is no Mayor (or any other representative) in sight.
The conditions in the city have not improved since, it is quite the opposite. While the population is growing, we lack real leadership within the government. An accountable government that acts according to the will of the people and helps provide anything that is necessary to improve the lives of all. Since nothing is changing for the better, it is time for citizens and community leaders to step up and demand their rights, and therefore I have decided to run a campaign for the office of the mayor.
With my decision to found the Los Santos Democratic Freedom Party, I want to invite people to help lead us into a better future of democracy and freedom. I want to inspire every citizen to show an interest in the government and our democracy, because the power to make positive changes lies in all of our hands. I want to challenge every leader in Los Santos to compete against me and others in fair debates, democratic campaigns and elections, for we can only expect improvements from a Mayor that strives to be better than the rest, proving himself to the people.
It is my motivation to leave a noticeable difference between the time before and after Theodore Connor in office. I want to make a great impact and help establish a system that allows people of LS to make their voices heard. A system that allows a smooth and speedy transition of governments after elections. A system that leaves candidates and elected representatives alike no choice but to meet face to face with the people, making them accountable for their words and actions. A transparent system that has no room for corruption or mismanagement.
Help me anticipate the coming elections wherever we go and whoever we talk to. And if you want to have a strong leadership that will invest all government resources in the improvement of our lives, then trust me with your vote. We must give more meaning to government than licensing and taking money away from the people without giving back.
GOALSThese are our short- and long term goals. We strive to combat a decrease of quality of life in LS by maintaining and improving all of these sectors, regardless of the offices that we hold. This is our vision and it serves as a guideline to follow in all of our projects. These goals are subject to change, determined by party internal democratic processes.
THE PARTYNetworking
Establish a network of like-minded individuals to exchange ideas and visions to shape our city. Connect with interest groups, businesses, government institutions and NGOs to find out about their needs and help them share resources.Leadership
Find strong leadership among the supporters and volunteers of the Los Santos Democratic Freedom Party to help overcome the challenges that we will be facing in the future, such as campaigning for elections, forming a government and more. We need individuals with a mind of steel to fill positions in our future cabinet. Of course, we will also need successors to lead our cause.
INFRASTRUCTUREHousing
Help make housing more affordable and transparent. Enable temporary housing through opening of hotels. Implement legislation to hold both tenants and landlords accountable. Implement legislation to cap maximum real estate prices in low income neighborhoods. Provide government support for family households.Jobs
Make legal work safer and more rewarding by helping to establish interest groups and unions. Create more solutions for start-up businesses. Help create more rental solutions for office and storage space, work vehicles and equipment. Create daily rewarding work opportunities at City Hall. Allow tax refunds for business expenses, such as vehicles and equipment.Public Safety
Implement long-term strategies and research. Organise all government resources to analyse and increase efficiency in each public safety sector. Make government budgeting and attempts of corruption public and transparent. Provide all agencies with the latest technologies, most modern equipment, vehicles and rights to carry out their duties. Form joint task forces made up of members of all government and civilian agencies.
CITY LIFEEvents
Frequently host public events for all citizens to partake in. Support events and initiatives all over the city, organised by individuals, groups and businesses. Make Los Santos more fun in general by increasing the number of events drastically.Culture
Open a Los Santos Community Center to provide a safe space for gatherings, talks, arts, cultural events, workshops and more. Provide places of worship and support to religious and cultural communities. Support all initiatives that aim to unite the people of Los Santos.Talents
Create rewarding systems to help sportsmen, entertainers and other specially gifted local talents become known to the people and make an honest living. Increase number of sports competitions of all kind. Support private initiatives and leagues with government resources.
GOVERNMENT 2.0More Democracy
Implement systems that allow more citizen interaction with the government. Host debates, speeches, press conferences and public sessions for citizens to interact with each other or their government. Allow all Los Santos citizens to partake in direct democratic votes to support, oppose or petition legislation. Make a long-lasting impact and create structures that allow citizens of all backgrounds to dedicate their lives to city politics and make a change.City Gov
Make the city government more efficient by reorganising its structure. Implement flat hierarchies and modern strategies to combat excessive bureaucracy and corruption. Hire dedicated community managers to help citizens and provide them with service and rewarding opportunities daily. Increase city government and citizen interaction drastically. Steer the government away from policies of taxation without representation or accountability.Judicial
Help establish an independent trial system. Due to court factions not being able to provide a 24/7 service and also proving rather in-efficient currently, we want to faciliate our resources to help boost the establishment of a proper court in which citizens can achieve justice.SUPPORT
Do you want to become active and help shape your future? Join our network of supporters by sending us an e-mail ((PM)) and always be up to date on political events and news. Trust your LSDFP representatives with your democratic vote and hold them and others accountable for their actions. Help us create a proper government that represents your will.
Do you want to take a step further and accept a leadership role within your community? Are you reliable and tranquil enough to lead people and factions together instead of creating division? Do you want to hold a position in our future Mayor's cabinet? Get in touch with a senior member.
We are also always accepting of donations from citizens that can afford to spend a portion of their wealth to help us with our social and political programs. Please direct all financial support to the Treasurer to ensure transparency and proper management of your donation.
For these and all other inquiries, please find us in the city or write us an e-mail.
The Kingdom of God
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Thanks for the interest guys. Due to a bunch of people popping up and wanting to give this a shot, we'll ICly give some outsiders the chance to see if anyone has what it takes to do this in the long-run, or if we just create a few quests and leave it at that for now. Also, please make sure not to use info from this faction thread IC, unless obtained ICly.
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