Number of practices mentioned in the Vedic scriptures [of the Vedas, the original holy scriptures also called “the true gospel”] give rise to contradictions. It is said, for example, that one can immolate an animal during a very specific sacrifice, and that during the latter, only an experienced and competent priest should officiate, because only one capable of correctly pronouncing the holy hymns, which have the power to give new life to the sacrificed animal. This practice is now prohibited, because there are no longer any experienced and competent officiating priests.

Vedic scriptures recommended, it is true, animal sacrifice, but let us know that in such sacrifices, the animal was not really killed. These sacrifices were indeed to bring him new life. Sometimes he would get another animal form, and sometimes he would immediately find himself promoted to human form.

Outside of this context, killing an animal is always an abominable and forbidden act. This is why the holy scriptures grant certain concessions. In reality, the holy scriptures only aim to put an end to all these execrable activities, to prohibit the consumption of meat, fish and eggs, and clearly say that all actions must be carried out according to regulatory principles.

God condemns animal sacrifices, for by this foul practice life is taken away from innocent animals.

Did not He say?

“What have I to do with the multitude of your sacrifices?”

I am satisfied with the burnt offerings of rams and the fat of calves. I do not take pleasure in the blood of bulls, lambs and goats. When you come to present yourselves before Me, who asks you to tread on My courts?

Stop bringing useless offerings (stop animal sacrifices). Incense horrifies Me. I cannot see the crime with the solemnities. When you extend your hands, I turn My eyes away from you. Even though you multiply your prayers, I am not listening. Your hands are filled with blood.

Who slays an ox, smites a man. He who sacrifices a lamb, breaks the neck of a dog. Whoever presents an offering and sheds pig's blood, all of them delight in their ways and their souls find pleasure in their abominations, I too will take pleasure in their misfortune, and I will bring upon them whatever causes their dread, because I spoke, and they did not listen.

If I was hungry, I would not tell you, for the world is Mine and all that fills it. Do I eat the flesh of bulls?

Do I drink the blood of goats?

The Lord adds: