[demon_dissector]

sorry, may be it came out wrong. there are all these people who have adapted different ways of lives and acting as an evangelist trying to persuade them into their way of living. people have to be comfortable with themselves inorder to come to a certain decision that is going to affect themselves and everyone around them.

the act of 'scarificying an animal' plays a huge emotional role. As i mentioned before, it is linked with status, and being in that position probably allows some sort of mental peace, a sense of confidence...may be it has some sort of placebo effect. yes it's selfish but there are very few deeds that isn't selfish and yet makes us feel good. And may be it doesnt mention anywhere in the holy scripts that animals should sacrificed, but people get satisfaction from offering something to 'god', then why not. it's all well and good saying it's wrong and taking the high moral ground but there are lots of people (mainly women) who are depressed and have no where to turn but to god and that is probably one way coming at peace with themselves. also sacrificying animal for the sake of good health, wealth...., the fact that people have that belief means people have a positive frame of mind, there isn't a subconsious dark cloud hanging over their heads. we have to take into account that many people in nepal are illiterate and have very narrow minded ways of thinking, they are not able to understand emotionally that it's probably not the best thing to do. Also people have adapted to that way of life and out society is incredibly superstitous, people have become complaicent to it, a sudden change can bring about huge consequences in the family dynamics.

someone mentioned above that they are butchers to do such work, i believe there is only a few guys in dakhshinkali who does the sacrifycing. that's their job, different cultures but virtually the same job. they are holy butchers so to speak.