Re: West Virginia creationism

On 10/05/2024 11:16, Athel Cornish-Bowden wrote:

On 2024-05-10 09:18:47 +0000, Burkhard said:
 

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On the issue of human vs animals and their value, from evolution
vs creation perspectives, here a story of India, where even the
rumor of having eaten beef can get you killed,

 In some areas, maybe, but not everywhere. In Bangalore (Karnataka, South India) I was told that eating beef from animals that had died from road accidents was OK.

Here's a summary of the legal positions across India. (I can't speak as to its accuracy, but it seems plausible.)
https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/explained-no-beef-nation/
"Cow vigilantism" is more of an issue in the "cow belt" (the Indian "bible belt") in northern India.

 

 and no, Darwin
most certainly is not to blame:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-65229522

 

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