Joseph+Kony

Joseph Kony PROFILE PICTURE - **__Basic Information__** o Current City: Migrating between South Sudan and the Democratic Republic of Congo o Hometown: Odek, Uganda o Sex: Male o Birthday: 1961 o Political Views: Attempting to build a Theocracy o Religious Views: Catholic o Bio: Joseph Kony was born in April of 1963 in a house just outside of the Trading Center of Odek. He was born into an Acholi family as the last of six children. His father was a teacher and very active in the Catholic Church, and did not make much money for his familiy. His mother died soon after Joseph's death. Her dying wish was that her son, Joseph, would make peace with the people of Uganda and the people of Central and East Asia. Joseph was not the brightest student, in fact, he failed to graduate high school. Instead, he went and joined his brother, Ginoni Okello, who operated a traditional shrine outside of Odek and became a witch doctor. This experience created a more mystical personality in Joseph. After an Alcholi President was overthrown, they gathered and created the Uganda People's Army. Kony gave them some of his spiritual input that he had acquired while studying with his brother. He gathered a group of former soldiers and led successful raids on government troops. His rebel group would be referred to as the Lord's Resistance Army, or LRA. His intentions were to overthrow the Ugandan Government and replace with a society that is influenced by the Ten Commandments of the Old Testament. When the Alcholi people started to turn against him, he felt betrayed. Kony threatened the Alcholi elders, and went on to kill 250 innocent people. In 1992, he abducting 44 school girls with the hopes of producing a new Alcholi people. He would use children who possessed a blank state in order to draw ideas. His method is comparable to that of Adolf Hitler. The abductions began to grow rapidly, as boys were forced to become child soldiers and girls were forced to become sex slaves. Some child soldiers were forced to kill their own family in order to prove their loyalty to the Resistance Army. Chaos erupted from the Alcholi people. Mothers wept for their lost children. The government erected camps to keep the people safe and also to protect any remaining children from the clutches of Joseph Kony. It is truly amazing that Kony has managed to avoid being captured by the government. He has managed to slip out of every encounter, and some begin to wonder if perhaps he does possess these mystical spirits that he proclaimed of. o Favorite Quotations: " The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes, but in having new eyes"- Marcel Proust. "There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle"- Albert Einstein "The difference between the impossible and a possible lies in a person's determination"- Anonymous - **__Relationships__** o Mother: Nora Anek Oting o Father: Luigi Abol o Daughters: 42 unknown children o Sons: 42 unknown children o Brothers: Benon Okello, other names unknown o Sisters: names unknown - **__Likes and Interest__** o Activities: Kidnapping children, slashing and burning villages, raping children, cutting off lips, ears, fingers, hands, and feet of innocent children, inflicting fear upon children, making annual trips to Ato hills, where he would lie in the hot sun covered by a blanket of red termites and with oil spread over his body, followed by staying secluded in a cave for weeks. o Interests: Political power, a change in the Ugandan government, child soldiers, child slaves, fear, influence, Christianity, the Ten Commandments, Theocracies o Music: African Artists o Books: Spiritual Stories, Historical Teachings of Government Rule, The Bible o Movies: The Abducted, Tears of the Butterfly o Television: Lost, Prison Break - **__Education and Work__** o High School: Odek Primary School (did not graduate) o College/University: None o Employer: Himself


 * __Photos__** ** (15 photos; 5 in each album)

ALBUM 1: A Military Man

ALBUM 2: The Child Soldiers

ALBUM 3: Kony and His Followers __Groups__ ** - EXPLANATION Joseph Kony would most likely support any anti-government uprising that takes place around the world. Although he may not consider himself a communist, Kony leads much like a dictator would. He was able to gather many followers who supported his ideas. Kony's actions could be easily compared to that of Mao Zedong.
 * GROUP 1: Maoist Revolution

GROUP 2: Marxist - EXPLANATION The Marxists believed that the working class would rise up and take power from the ruling class. Their goal was to create a classless society. Joseph Kony's ideals are somewhat similar. He's rebelling against the government in order to create a society that governs by the ten commandments of the Old Testament. GROUP 3: Witch Doctors - EXPLANATION When Kony dropped out of high school, he decided to join his brother in his study of spirits and shrines. His brother, who was a witch doctor, was currently operating a traditional shrine outside of Odek. Kony's experience in this field created a mystical character inside him. He preached his new ideals to the Resistance Army. His experience as a witch doctor greatly influenced his future as a rebel group leader. GROUP 4: Eotc_Exhibition_Seattle - EXPLANATION The EOTC Exhibition in Seattle has housed the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church with the intention of educating them about early Christian life. Joseph Kony, who was a devout Christian, had the intention of creating a society that follows the Ten Commandments of the Old Testament. Also, being close to Ethiopia, Kony would most likely be aware of this organization. All of his life goals revolve around Christianity. GROUP 5: People's_War - EXPLANATION People's War is a study of current conflicts around the world. These conflicts can include domestic violence, geographical conflicts, and arms struggles. As a major contributor to global conflicts, Joseph Kony would want to stay updated with the current status of the world and their reaction to his rebellions. Kony would want the world to recognize his actions in hopes to raise awareness. GROUP 6: Ugandans - EXPLANATION Joseph Kony was raised in Uganda. He grew up with a strong sense of nationalism for his country. Although he is now trying to topple its government, he believes that what he is doing is beneficial to his country's well being. He will stop at nothing until he believes that his country is being run the way he wants it to. GROUP 7: Ugandan Martyrs Church - EXPLANATION Joseph Kony greatly exemplifies a Martyr. He would most likely die for his beliefs. Everything he is currently doing is for his religious beliefs. This church is open to anyone in Uganda who wants to be a part of the Christian fate. Kony would be eager to be a part of this church. GROUP 8: WORDofGOD_DailyBread - EXPLANATION This group was created to praise god in general. It does not have much to say except that god is great. Joseph Kony has been following God since his birth. He prays constantly, which may seem ironic when looking at the constant sins he commits on a daily basis. Nevertheless, God is Joseph Kony's guide.

GROUP 9: Acholieconet - EXPLANATION This is a group dedicated to the economic growth of the Acholi. Joseph Kony was born into an Acholi family. He watched one of his own kind have his presidency overthrown. This is what initially sparked to gather former soldiers and rebel against the army. The Acholi people were his family, until he decided to turn against his own kind.

GROUP 10: South_Sudan_Network - EXPLANATION Joseph Kony has brought his rebel group into Sudan many times. It is likely that he is even residing there now, spreading his reign of terror to anyone he comes into contact with. Since Uganda is not too safe for Kony to hide in, South Sudan is a perfect place for him to be. It is one of the last safe havens he has.

__Quizzes__ ** - RESULTS: The Strength of the Earth - EXPLANATION: According to the quiz, the strength of the earth means that you are strong-willed and you will make sure you get what you want. Joseph Kony never stops at anything to get what he wants, whether it be torturing a child or making a soldier out of one. He sought out to create the LRA based on his personal beliefs about the government of Uganda. Despite numerous threats and widespread hatred, he does not cease to continue forward.
 * QUIZ 1: What' Your Inner Element?

QUIZ 2: How Emotional Are You? - RESULTS: You're a Rock - EXPLANATION: The results of the quiz state that I never shed a tear and nothing makes me emotional. Joseph Kony does not have a care in the world. He has been abducting children and training them to be child soldiers for quite some time/ He kills and rapes children on a daily basis and it does not bother him at all. Joseph Kony does not have the emotion of a normal human being.

QUIZ 3: Which of Santa's Lists are You On? - RESULTS: The Naughty List - EXPLANATION: Joseph Kony abducts, arms, tortures, and rapes children. He represents a person that could be described as pure evil. He is an enemy to the world and considered to be a terrorist by many. Needless to say, he does not belong on Santa's nice list.

QUIZ 4: Are You a Leader or a Follower? - RESULTS: Leader - EXPLANATION: Joseph Kony is the leader of the LRA. Although his leading tactics are brutal, he maintains his position and his supporters continue to follow. They respect his leadership and they back him up at all times. Joseph somehow manages to convince a large group of soldiers to fight for his cause, which makes him a notable leader, regardless of whether his intentions are justified.

QUIZ 5: What Kind of Spirit Do You Have? - RESULTS: A Pioneering Spirit - EXPLANATION:** Someone with a pioneering spirit is not afraid of the future. They enjoy challenges in any aspect of life, and they also enjoy traveling to anywhere things are happening. Joseph Kony is not afraid of his future and faces challenges every day of his life. His organization travels across Africa every day to avoid being captured.