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[–] merc@sh.itjust.works 1 points 1 month ago

Sure, and it's useful to be able to draw a distinction when they are actually following a religious ritual before killing the animal vs. doing it in the most efficient way without considering any religious issues. If you describe both as "a ritual" you lose that distinction.