Hi Happy Campers! I read this interesting article on Telegraph.co.uk concerning a "shortage" of goats in Nepal that are sacrificed in the Hindu religion to appease Durga, the goddess of power. Goats are obviously becoming endangered in the area due to this ritual, is sending out officials to scour for more goats to sacrifice a precursor to something bigger for this species? Although goats are far from extinction, this made me question how "dangerous" the concept of ritual sacrifice is. Murder is a bad thing, but murder in the name of religion is ok? Historically, people have been murdered for religious sacrifices- virgins were dead meat in ancient days. One of the most popular Bible stories tells of Abraham nearly sacrificing his own son because he was informed by God to do so. Don't worry, God turned out to be kidding. (Just a test...psych, got you Abe!) How do you feel about this subject, and how dangerous do you feel this concept is? Does anyone in class follow the Hindu religion, or any other religion that practices these methods, than can provide insight?
Posted by: Cas
Photo: Aztec Sacrifice
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