ORDER OF SACRED SHELTER
A Housing Initiative of the Temple of Self Liberation
“We do not steal—we restore. We do not destroy—we protect.”
WHAT IS THE ORDER OF SACRED SHELTER?
The Order of Sacred Shelter is a faith-based housing ministry that transforms abandoned and neglected buildings into sacred, temporary shelter for those in need.
We offer a lifeline—not a takeover.
We believe every human deserves a safe place to rest, and that no home should sit empty while children sleep on sidewalks. Rooted in the 142 Laws of Ma’at, we act with spiritual discipline, honesty, cleanliness, and peace.
What We Do
✅ Identify long-abandoned homes (vacant 6+ months)
✅ Occupy peacefully under spiritual protection
✅ Clean, repair, and maintain the property at our own cost
✅ Provide sacred shelter to unhoused Temple members in need
✅ Vacate respectfully if the legal owner reclaims the property
✅ Document all improvements and offer formal caretaker agreements
We are not squatters—we are caretakers of neglected space.
How We Protect Property Owners
We take no legal claim of ownership
We agree to vacate peacefully with proper notice
We leave the home in better condition than we found it
We are willing to sign a Caretaker Agreement and cover damages
This is not a rebellion—it’s a solution.
Who we are
The Temple of Self Liberation is a spiritual community rooted in the ancient laws of Ma’at:
Truth. Justice. Balance. Harmony. Compassion. Order. Self-Discipline.
We are not a gang. We are not a cult.
We are a sanctuary of peace in a chaotic world.
Our promise to the Communities
No drug use or violence in our spaces
No loitering or illegal activity
Respect for neighbors and the surrounding area
Quiet, clean, and cooperative caretaking
Open communication with owners and officials.
Spiritual Shelter Plan
Order of Sacred Shelter
Under the Temple of Self Liberation
“No soul shall be denied rest under the skies of this planet. We restore the broken not just with words, but with shelter.”
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Core Purpose:
To ethically occupy and care for vacant, abandoned, or neglected buildings as temporary sanctuary housing for unhoused individuals and families—in strict alignment with the 142 Laws of Ma’at.
This is not an act of theft.
This is not criminal squatting.
This is divine restoration and protective stewardship.
--- Declaration of the Order of Sacred Shelter
We, the caretakers of the Temple of Self Liberation, do solemnly affirm the following:
1. We shall only enter dwellings abandoned or neglected beyond six moons (6+ months), where no active claim or maintenance has been observed.
2. We shall not damage, steal, vandalize, or defile the space. We restore, not ruin. We respect the land, the home, and its legacy.
3. In the homes not leased agree to vacate peacefully if a verified legal owner reclaims the property, with proper notice. We do not covet—we protect.
4. We document all improvements, cleanups, and restoration efforts, and keep clear records for transparency and legal protection.
5. We offer an open invitation to property owners to formalize our caretaking, and we will sign repair guarantees, hold harmless agreements, or voluntary caretaking contracts where applicable.
6. We reject criminalization of survival. Shelter is a right under divine law.
7. No drugs, weapons, or commercial activity shall be permitted in Temple sanctuary spaces. These are homes of healing.
8. Every occupant shall take a vow to live by the 142 Laws of Ma’at, with daily meditation, sacred order, and community harmony.
9. We will return the home in better condition than we found it, to prove that righteousness elevates all things.
10. We will leave no child, elder, or soul without rest if we have the power to offer a roof, a mat, and peace.
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Movement Guidelines (Internal Code of Conduct)
Principle Action
Balance: Homes must be kept clean, orderly, and safe.
Truth: All records of entry, repairs, and activity must be honestly logged.
Justice: Entry is only allowed if the building is clearly abandoned.
Harmony: Noise, violence, or disruptive behavior is automatic grounds for removal.
Respect: The history and architecture of the home shall be honored.
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⚠️ Forbidden Actions (Zero Tolerance)
•Breaking into homes that are clearly maintained or watched.
•Selling or leasing the space to others.
•Using the home for illegal or commercial activity.
•Bringing in weapons or drugs.
•Damaging or defacing the property.
•Denying access to lawful owners.
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📅 Entry Conditions (To Be Clearly Posted)
Property must be visibly unoccupied for 6 months minimum
A notice will be posted at entry:
“This home is being protected and restored under the Order of Sacred Shelter by the Temple of Self Liberation. Please contact us if you are the rightful owner. We do not seek to possess—only to preserve and shelter.”
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📞 Contact Details
Temple Contact: Shelter Plan Program
Phone: (908)-616-0170
Email: Congregation@templeofselfliberation.org
Mailing Address: 2 Middlesex Village Apt B, Middlesex NJ 08846