Canadian slaughter houses and the issue of stun free slaughter

[Catherine]

It does seem shocking that people think God insists that an animal be fully aware as it is killed. It makes no sense.

The only thing I can think of that  would explain it, is that it was a way of making sure that people did not eat already dead or very sick  animals. That would have been dangerous and even deadly. Making it a religious rule ensured that people would follow it.
We know more now and understand about safe food handling so we do not need to kill animals in a cruel manner.
Of course once something has become a religious rule, it is very hard to change it.

I think some countries are trying to sort this out and be humane. I don't think Canada is one of them.