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Published 6 years ago by shwarber with 4 Comments
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6 years ago 4

Exclusive: Ancient Mass Child Sacrifice May Be World's Largest

More than 140 children were ritually killed in a single event in Peru more than 500 years ago. What could possibly have been the reason?

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  • Nelson
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    Its no wonder the tribes of the ancient world nearly disappeared.

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  • iamsanchez
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    Does it really have to mean they were actually sacrificed? It could have been famine, drought or some disease.

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  • xXwraithXx
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    Is there any evidence of a positive response to the sacrifices?

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  • TentativePrince
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    Unfortunately religion always has, and always will be filled with violence.

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