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Why is Santa Muerte considered dangerous?
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Santa Muerte is considered dangerous because it is seen as a dangerous symbol of narco-culture. Latin American Protestant churches have condemned it too, as black magic and trickery. Mexico's Catholic Church has accused Santa Muerte devotees—many of whom were baptized in the Catholic religion despite the difference of belief and the fact that Santa Muerte churches and temples have instituted a separate baptism practice—of having turned to devil-worship.