I have spent much time pondering this issue and have finally reached some sort of decision on the matter.
Where halal and kosher meat is available - I shall not eat them wherever there is any straightforward choice to be made.
I have no wish to offend Jews and Muslims on this matter but I now actively seek out takeaways and restaurants which do not serve food slaughtered in this way.
Surprisingly perhaps, a large number of Indian restaurants run by non-Muslims do serve halal meat.
Too many businesses are serving halal as a matter of course. If I find out - they lose my trade.
When I cannot tell - I shall take the pork option.
I do not say that I would never eat meats slaughtered thus but I shall actively attempt to take my consumption to the absolute minimum.
I feel that everybody should find out just what they are eating and if 'halal is slipped in secretly' protests should be made.This is not a religious issue but an animal rights one.
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