Cattle In Religion
Cattle are considered sacred in various world religions, most notably Hinduism, Jainism, Buddhism, Zoroastrianism as well as the religions of Ancient Egypt, Ancient Greece, and Ancient Rome. In some regions, especially some states in India, the slaughter of cattle is prohibited and their meat may be taboo.
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Famous quotes containing the words cattle and/or religion:
“He who steals chickens as a child will steal cattle as an adult.”
—Chinese proverb.
“Surely the day will come when color means nothing more than skin tone, when religion is seen uniquely as a way to speak one’s soul; when birth places have the weight of a throw of the dice and all men are born free, when understanding breeds love and brotherhood.”
—Josephine Baker (1906–1975)