Originally posted by popcornbird


Wierd! There's a religion that doesn't allow pets? Or playing with children from a different sect??? What religion is that?
For instance, muslims are not supposed to touch dogs and cats since they are regarded as being not clean (correct me here if I'm wrong). It has nothing to do with the animals itself, just that they have to go through some cleaning rituals.

And hindustans are also not supposed to touch animals (except the cow) who are again regarded as being not clean.

There are many world religions as well as sects who have restrictions in that area. Not much you can do as to respect it.

But: hurting animals is something that is originally in no religion allowed!