The animals had been sacrificed in a "ceremony for the Santa Terra religion" at a home on Sunrise Drive in Chaparral, the report stated. On May 13, the state inspector went and interviewed the Chaparral resident, who "explained that he held a ceremony for his religion and this consisted of sacrificing animals," the report stated.
The U. Supreme Court has held that animal sacrifice is protected under the First Amendment's guarantee of the freedom of religion, though there are laws regarding the treatment of animals. When questioned about where the animals came from, the Chaparral man told the inspector that he bought them from different people in and out of New Mexico, the report stated. Religion: Exorcism: Increasingly frequent, including after US protests. Rabbi guest column: Everyone has a spark of goodness.
The inspector informed the man that he was required to have a health certificate and permit to bring livestock from out of state.
The Chaparral man was informed of the laws, issued a warning citation for the illegal importation of livestock and no other action was taken, according to the report. Daniel Borunda may be reached at ; dborunda elpasotimes. Facebook Twitter Email. Goats found dead in El Paso desert were killed in New Mexico animal sacrifice ritual. Daniel Borunda El Paso Times.
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