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[-] Mic_Check_One_Two@reddthat.com 12 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Being Hindu is relevant because Hindus believe cows are sacred. They believe that in the cycle of reincarnation, cows are the lowest form of creature that you can be reincarnated into. So taking care of cows is seen as a holy act, the same way taking care of the homeless or stray animals could be considered noble and selfless. Lots of their religious imagery and stories also involves butter and cream. Eating beef is taboo, and many Hindus take it a step farther and are fully vegetarian.

So with context, it’s sort of like forcing a Hasidic Jew to eat pork; It serves no purpose other than to humiliate them and denigrate their religion.

[-] FredericChopin_@feddit.uk 2 points 1 year ago

Your right.

Looking back at my refactor I even missed the beef completely. It’s been a long day.

[-] bobman@unilem.org 1 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Weird, with India's caste system, I wouldn't think them to value those who are 'reincarnated' into a lower status in life.

It's my understanding that Indians believe those of a lower caste did bad things in their previous life.

[-] InvertedParallax@lemm.ee 1 points 1 year ago

Not really, it's more complex than that, to quote an eminent Hindu theologian:

https://youtu.be/SlPwX1VJ7H8

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