I agree with all you say, Catherine. We have all (you, Tobi and I) made it clear that it is not religion per se that we are criticising. But is sadly the case that these ultra-orthodox Jews still believe that this cruel and barbaric superstitious sacrifice will bring them a long and happy life. In reality, all this "festival" causes is misery and suffering for poor factory chickens, who already having suffered terrible conditions previously, then have to suffer again. Their bodies are then dumped.
Barbaric, primitive and cruel....
For anyone who doesn't believe that the bodies are dumped, not eaten, watch this video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Fp4wPQ_ocw
There is a very good discussion of some of the issues here:
http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyath...ot-problem
I am tempted to say, "Religion at its worst", but there are (sadly) plenty of other examples - such as the Gadhimai slaughter which you mentioned, Catherine.
Barbaric, primitive and cruel....
For anyone who doesn't believe that the bodies are dumped, not eaten, watch this video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Fp4wPQ_ocw
There is a very good discussion of some of the issues here:
http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyath...ot-problem
I am tempted to say, "Religion at its worst", but there are (sadly) plenty of other examples - such as the Gadhimai slaughter which you mentioned, Catherine.
