You're still missing the point dimwit.
60,000,000,000 kids didn't get the chance to try out life. How is that different than the Holocaust?
Do you even know where abortion came from?
Child sacrifice is as ancient as religion...and is actually a tenet of many religions. Children were routinely murdered in order to "appease" the gods so the rest of the family could selfishly have a better life.
historyskills.com
"The ritual of Carthaginian child sacrifice
The rituals and ceremonies associated with child sacrifice in Carthage, as pieced together from various sources, reveal a deeply religious and structured process.
Central to these ceremonies was the act of offering the child to the deities, primarily to Tanit, the chief goddess of Carthage often associated with fertility and the moon, and Ba'al Hammon, considered the chief god and often linked with the sun and sky.
The term "Tophet," which refers to the sacred precincts where these rituals took place, is believed to have been derived from the Hebrew word for "fireplace" or "roasting place."
This suggests the method of sacrifice: the children were likely burned as offerings.
The Tophet areas were carefully chosen, often located on the peripheries of the city or in secluded areas, emphasizing the sanctity and exclusivity of the rituals.
Upon entering the Tophet, one would encounter stelae, stone monuments, many of which bore inscriptions dedicated to the gods.
These inscriptions often contained formulaic phrases, invoking blessings from the gods or expressing gratitude.
Some stelae depicted symbols associated with Tanit and Ba'al Hammon, further emphasizing the religious nature of the site.
The actual ceremony would begin with prayers, hymns, and possibly dances, led by the Carthaginian priesthood.
The child, adorned in special ceremonial attire, would then be placed on a raised altar.
It's believed that a pyre was lit beneath the altar, and as the flames rose, the child would be consumed by the fire.
The ashes and remains would then be collected, placed in special urns, and buried within the Tophet.
In some instances, animal sacrifices, particularly lambs or young goats, accompanied or possibly even substituted for human offerings.
While the exact reasons for these sacrifices remain a topic of debate, some scholars believe they were made in times of crisis, such as drought, war, or societal unrest, to appease the gods and seek their favor.
Others argue that they were regular, calendrical events, marking significant times in the Carthaginian religious calendar." |
