Assault is a serious crime involving the intentional act of causing physical harm or injury to another person. It is a violation of a person's bodily integrity and often results in lasting physical and emotional damage. Witchcraft, on the other hand, is a belief or practice that involves supernatural powers and typically includes the use of spells, charms, and rituals. While assault and witchcraft may seem unrelated, there have been instances where these two concepts intersect. In some cases, individuals accused of practicing witchcraft have been subjected to assault or violence. This can be fueled by superstition, fear, or a belief that these individuals possess harmful supernatural abilities.
The Witch-Type Neuroi also seems to have a wide and extensive degree of access to some kind of possible alien hive-mind or central Neuroi consciousness, as it was able to show Yoshika a three dimensional image of the Earth, various events experienced by other Neuroi as well as experiences it had of itself with her on what would be akin to holographic viewing screens of possible supernatural and/or technological nature. It was also able to show through these 'memories' the existence and past location of the Warlock Unit and by extension it's project. While it doesn't appear to express any known telepathic abilities, nor does it appear to speak any human language; it does make a considerable alien, whale-like vocalizations commonly associated with Neuroi, and it is noted as being one of the more vocal of its kin in this regard, at least during its initial first contact with Yoshika. It's unknown if it is able to communicate in any other way besides what was shown.
It s Platform Classification type is listed as Imitation Class ; a likely reference to the fact that it s baseline creature-like protoform is able to transform it s appearance, and the fact it was able to adopt a witch-like appearance. Yoshika followed it s movement for a few moments before finally leveling her Type-99-2-2 directly above her to try and shoot, at which point the X-11 froze and proceeded to charge it s signal beam port on its underside to attack in kind, almost as if in self defense.
This can be fueled by superstition, fear, or a belief that these individuals possess harmful supernatural abilities. Such cases often occur in societies where witchcraft is seen as a threat or as a cause of misfortune. These acts of violence are not only illegal but also a violation of an individual's rights.
Table 3 Quotes illustrating perceived symptoms of witchcraft ( Buwaa ) attack
For some people, if a Buwaa follows a person, it gives him a pain in the ribs. If that happens then they will start saying that Mr X has rib pain and let us do something about it because rib pain is mostly associated with the issue of these black forces.
Young woman, housework; Mandinka, Niji
For the Buwaa, if they attack you, you keep on lying down and if God does not help, you will die. At times, if the person takes some herbs then he/she gets better.
Old man, retired; Mandinka, Niji
Those sicknesses are there. If someone is being attacked by Buwaa, in most cases, the ribs will start paining. Those are the signs. We called them the ‘night people’.
Middle-aged man, herder; Fula Sahre Gella
I: What are the symptoms of a person affected by a Buwaa?
Middle-aged woman, farmer; Fula, Sahre Gella
R: For us here, so many children get affected and one of my children is among them. Once two toubabs (white people) came to this village and I took them to my house to show them my sick child but they asked me to take him to the hospital which I did. He got some medication but the treatment didn’t work so I decided to go to a marabout. And thanks to God he gained his health back.
I: What symptoms did he show?
R: He was always trembling and sometimes collapsed until we poured some water on him.
The beam ports found in its hands momentarily take some time to charge up before unleashing a blast of heat ray beams. While initially concentrated in a large, singular blast, the beams appear to divide into a smaller, concentrated cluster en route to target with a staggered firing pattern. While it appears the attack has a random chance of missing it's target (or at least a target the size of a witch), there is a somewhat equal chance for it to hit it's target and seems to make for a difficult to predict attack to defend against.
On the other hand, accusations of witchcraft have been used as a defense in assault cases. Some individuals have claimed that their actions were a result of being under the influence of witchcraft or supernatural forces. These claims may be used to argue diminished responsibility or a lack of intent, thereby potentially reducing the severity of the charges. It is important to note that the belief in witchcraft varies across cultures and societies. In some places, witchcraft is still highly stigmatized and can lead to harm or persecution. In other societies, witchcraft is accepted as a cultural or religious practice and is protected under the right to freedom of religion. Regardless of cultural or religious beliefs, assault is universally recognized as a crime and should be treated as such. The use of violence or harm against another individual is not justified, regardless of whether witchcraft is involved or not. The focus should be on ensuring justice for victims and providing support and rehabilitation for both victims and offenders. Overall, while the intersection of assault and witchcraft may be rare, it is important to address these issues responsibly and with a focus on upholding human rights and the rule of law. Violence and discrimination should never be justified or excused based on beliefs in witchcraft or other supernatural forces. Instead, societies should strive to promote understanding, tolerance, and respect for diverse beliefs and practices..
Reviews for "Witchcraft and Assault in the Digital Age: Challenges and Solutions"
1. John - 1 star - "Assault x witchcraft" was hands down one of the worst movies I have ever seen. The plot was incredibly confusing and seemed to jump from one random scene to another without any coherence. The acting was atrocious and it felt like the actors were just going through the motions without any real emotion or connection to their characters. The special effects were laughable and cheap-looking, definitely not what I expected from a film in this genre. Overall, I would not recommend wasting your time on this disaster of a movie.
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3. Sarah - 2 stars - "Assault x witchcraft" failed to live up to its promises of a thrilling and chilling experience. The plot was paper-thin and predictable, offering no surprises or originality. The characters were incredibly one-dimensional, lacking any depth or development. The acting was subpar, making it hard to take the film seriously. The special effects were lackluster and failed to deliver any real scares. Overall, this movie felt like a missed opportunity and left me feeling underwhelmed and unsatisfied. I would advise skipping "Assault x witchcraft" and opting for a more captivating horror film.