Halal and kosher hit by Dutch ban
6 November 2011
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Next month the Dutch parliament is expected to approve a ban on halal and kosher methods of slaughtering animals for food.
Those who proposed the ban say it is simply an issue of animal welfare, but it received strong support from the right-wing Freedom Party.
Many see it as a violation of their religious freedom, and among the Jewish community it is a worrying echo of a similar ban brought in by Hitler.
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Hurrah for xenophobic laws thinly veiling behind animals rights! Tablet Mag explains more in depth how this law hurts religious minorities, though from a Jewish perspective specifically. This is from earlier in the year, however. If someone can find a good article from a Islamic POV, I can link that for further reference as well.
[embedded video via source link provides much more info]
Next month the Dutch parliament is expected to approve a ban on halal and kosher methods of slaughtering animals for food.
Those who proposed the ban say it is simply an issue of animal welfare, but it received strong support from the right-wing Freedom Party.
Many see it as a violation of their religious freedom, and among the Jewish community it is a worrying echo of a similar ban brought in by Hitler.
source
Hurrah for xenophobic laws thinly veiling behind animals rights! Tablet Mag explains more in depth how this law hurts religious minorities, though from a Jewish perspective specifically. This is from earlier in the year, however. If someone can find a good article from a Islamic POV, I can link that for further reference as well.