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Hinduism And Animal Cruelty

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The religion of Hinduism has been widely known to detest animal sacrifices and any form of animal cruelty. Hindus believe that all animals have souls and should be treated humanely. The Hindu American Foundation, along with many others practicing hinduism, have stated that they believe the Divine can be found in all creatures, therefore disavowing the practice of animal sacrifices and animal cruelty. In the Mahabharata, the Hindu lord Krishna states “Humans should only take from this planet that which is necessary for survival.” The belief that one’s thoughts and actions will reflect on them in the afterlife, otherwise known as Karma, is a major reason why the majority of Hindus don’t practice ritualistic animal sacrifices and instead choose
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