BBC: Animal welfare takes on religion
The [UK] government has rejected a call to ban the method used to kill animals for halal and kosher meat that is required by Muslims and Jews. While animal welfare activists claim the process is cruel, Jews and Muslims say the rules dictated by their ancient religious texts cannot be changed.
Good job there aren't any major religions that are into human sacrifice, eh? Or fox hunting. Now, if only we could get them smoking in pubs…
