why do you think animal sacrifice was common in the ancient world? do you agree with the statement “without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness of sins” (Heb 9:22)?
how have modern attitudes toward animals changed how people feel about animal sacrifice?
the Hebrew Bible, particularly Leviticus, commands animal sacrifice—how do Jews and Christians (but not Samaritans) explain away the need for animal sacrifice? what takes the place of animal sacrifice in modern versions of Judaism and Christianity?
are modern religious groups that sacrifice animals (e.g., Santeria, Shakhti school in Hinduism, Islam) justified in doing so?
how is ritual slaughter of animals (e.g., in Jewish and Muslim kosher & halal customs) similar to and different from animal sacrifice?