#1 2009-11-24 18:34:38
Funny how Hindus have no problem killing thousands of buffalo, but believe cows are sacred.
As dawn broke, the fair officially opened with the sacrifice of two rats, two pigeons, a pig, a lamb and a rooster in the main temple, to cheers of "Long live Gadhimai" from spectators pushing against each other for a better view.
In the main event, 250 appointed residents with traditional kukri knives began their task of decapitating more than 10,000 buffalo in a dusty enclosure guarded by high walls and armed police.
Frightened calves galloped around in vain as the men, wearing red bandanas and armbands, pursued them and chopped off their heads.
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#2 2009-11-24 18:37:01
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#3 2009-11-24 19:26:49
Where is PETA and their terrible campaigns?
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#4 2009-11-24 19:31:51
kim wrote:
Where is PETA and their terrible campaigns?
These aren't white Christians doing the killing, so it's ok. Besides, buffalos don't have the same rights as pets and whales.
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#5 2009-11-24 20:56:49
phreddy wrote:
Funny how Hindus have no problem killing thousands of buffalo, but believe cows are sacred.
It does seem odd but, as with any other religion, Hinduism is divided into numerous denominations. I knew several Hindus who were appalled by this and whose own denominations rejected it outright. Some Hindus, although they'll consume dairy products, won't even eat eggs.
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#6 2009-11-24 21:11:20
phreddy wrote:
kim wrote:
Where is PETA and their terrible campaigns?
These aren't white Christians doing the killing, so it's ok. Besides, buffalos don't have the same rights as pets and whales.
Phwedd is Xian? Who woulda known.
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#7 2009-11-24 21:35:14
kim wrote:
Where is PETA and their terrible campaigns?
Eh, they tend to be rather pre-occupied this time of year.
'Grace': PETA's Thanksgiving ad
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#8 2009-11-24 22:15:06
Auto-edited on 2020-08-02 to update URLs
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#9 2009-11-24 22:17:13
Decadence wrote:
kim wrote:
Where is PETA and their terrible campaigns?
Eh, they tend to be rather pre-occupied this time of year.
'Grace': PETA's Thanksgiving ad
That made me laugh! Not the effect PETA was going for I gather!
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#10 2009-11-25 00:37:57
fnord wrote:
Decadence wrote:
kim wrote:
Where is PETA and their terrible campaigns?
Eh, they tend to be rather pre-occupied this time of year.
'Grace': PETA's Thanksgiving adThat made me laugh! Not the effect PETA was going for I gather!
My point exactly. Those fucking idiots.
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#11 2009-11-25 12:21:35
Dmtdust wrote:
phreddy wrote:
kim wrote:
Where is PETA and their terrible campaigns?
These aren't white Christians doing the killing, so it's ok. Besides, buffalos don't have the same rights as pets and whales.
Phwedd is Xian? Who woulda known.
Phreddy is a radical atheist who enjoys pointing out the obvious (to some) hypocricy.
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