I really think vegetarianism is the way to go against animal cruelty. What I found interesting was Tsem Tulku Rinpoche, in his video, The Joy of Liberating Animals on Youtube, advised his students to turn vegetarian to create the causes to build an animal sanctuary or shelter. This is to show their commitment to care for animals instead of just saying they care. We dont really care for animals if we keep eating them every meal!
can i just say holding the chickens by the wings is the best way to hold a live chicken, the shechita prosess is done that way as it is the least painful way for a chicken to be killed and finally i dont think the way the chickens r handled afta there dead is such a big deal becasue they are dead!! the chickens r taken frm there cleaned, cooked and given to the poor
This is akin to the idea of a 'scape-goat', except its a chicken. Ethically speaking, the idea that you can transfer misdeeds to another then be in the clear is ridiculous. The only way you learn from your misdeeds is to suffer the consequences, that suffering invokes a lasting memory to not do it again.
I think it would be hypocritical to condemn this, as most people eat chickens, they just don't do the dirty work themselves...
I wasn't happy about the claim that 2/3rds of the chickens are dumped. This is disrespectful of life.
I think I can see why though. Raising, transporting and killing chickens is a fraction of the final cost of a fully dressed and inspected broiler bird. Add to that the effort of storage and preparation and you can see why "charities" are not lining-up to take these excess carcases.
There are perfectly acceptable alternatives - Maimonides said it's permissible to use sprouted fava beans if you want to use something living as opposed to money. This is nothing more than yet another example of the Hareidi fear of change - "This is the way we've always done it and my father and the Rebbe did it this way so I have to."
I agree, those chickens should be treated in a more respectful way: they should be transported in individual cages with food and water. However, I still defend Kaparos and find it ridiculous and silly that chickens are sent to a sanctuary and children die of thirst in some poor countries.(min. 9:25)
I really think vegetarianism is the way to go against animal cruelty. What I found interesting was Tsem Tulku Rinpoche, in his video, The Joy of Liberating Animals on Youtube, advised his students to turn vegetarian to create the causes to build an animal sanctuary or shelter. This is to show their commitment to care for animals instead of just saying they care. We dont really care for animals if we keep eating them every meal!
bimbothroneholder 2 years ago 5
To believe a person can transfer his / her sins to an innocent animal is ludicrous. The barbarians are at the gate.
safeway56 2 years ago 37
can i just say holding the chickens by the wings is the best way to hold a live chicken, the shechita prosess is done that way as it is the least painful way for a chicken to be killed and finally i dont think the way the chickens r handled afta there dead is such a big deal becasue they are dead!! the chickens r taken frm there cleaned, cooked and given to the poor
dovid4mufc 3 years ago
This is akin to the idea of a 'scape-goat', except its a chicken. Ethically speaking, the idea that you can transfer misdeeds to another then be in the clear is ridiculous. The only way you learn from your misdeeds is to suffer the consequences, that suffering invokes a lasting memory to not do it again.
I think it would be hypocritical to condemn this, as most people eat chickens, they just don't do the dirty work themselves...
carter102 3 years ago 6
I don't think chickens have the thought processes to know they're being abused. If you eat any kind of meat or fowl some sort of 'abuse'is required.
I'm told pigs are reasonably intelligent. At least Jews don't eat pigs.
almoncharles 3 years ago
I live on a farm and the truth is THERE IS NO "NICE" WAY TO KILL A CHICKEN! At least these chickens are given to charity to feed those who have less.
gwein2008 3 years ago
I wasn't happy about the claim that 2/3rds of the chickens are dumped. This is disrespectful of life.
I think I can see why though. Raising, transporting and killing chickens is a fraction of the final cost of a fully dressed and inspected broiler bird. Add to that the effort of storage and preparation and you can see why "charities" are not lining-up to take these excess carcases.
ScooterMcBean 3 years ago 8
this is sad.... i am so tired of seeing unnecessary animals abuse that goes on forever... when it will all end?
ecloveanimals 3 years ago 14
Times have changed and so should some traditions.
I'm ashamed to call myself a Jew knowing that G-d himself would not want his creations to suffer like this. It's time for a change.
santhony 3 years ago 31
They don't suffer. The whole point of Shechita is to make sure that Gd's creation doesn't.
If human beings have to kill an animal to eat, it should at least be done in a proper way.
So I'm sorry but I completely disagree with you and you should be 100 percent proud to be Jewish.
gurufabbes 3 years ago
There are perfectly acceptable alternatives - Maimonides said it's permissible to use sprouted fava beans if you want to use something living as opposed to money. This is nothing more than yet another example of the Hareidi fear of change - "This is the way we've always done it and my father and the Rebbe did it this way so I have to."
jde1757 3 years ago 3
disgusting barbaric ritual - just like our slaughterhouses but done in name of religion?!! Cruelty abounds everywhere.
ZZjuke 3 years ago 14
I agree, those chickens should be treated in a more respectful way: they should be transported in individual cages with food and water. However, I still defend Kaparos and find it ridiculous and silly that chickens are sent to a sanctuary and children die of thirst in some poor countries.(min. 9:25)
scinatma 3 years ago