Re: [OT] Good, evil and religion [WAS] Re: A way to compile 3rd party modules into deb system?

[mockingbird@earthlight.co.nz (Chris Bannister)]

On Sat, May 12, 2007 at 09:58:24AM +0200, Joe Hart wrote:
[Please trim unnecessary quotes]
> I will quote my own message:
> <qoute>
> The difference is that the person "dressing" the lamb is preparing it
> for use, usually to eat.  That serves a purpose in at least nourishing
> the body.  I suppose sacrificing the lamb could be said to be nourishing
> the spirit, but I don't think a court of law would see it that way.
> </quote>
> 
> So, what I am saying is that to some people it may seem justified to
> slaughter an animal to feed their "spirit".  I just don't think that the
> authorities, if they found out about it would accept this excuse as
> cause for committing an illegal act.
> 
> That being said, if you want to do it, go right ahead.  I have no
> problem with you doing whatever ritual you feel is appropriate to your
> faith, as long as it doesn't involve me.

And when it does it will be too late to do anything about it.

-- 
Chris.
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