'Words Fail': More Than 1,000 Die During Hajj Amid Extreme Heat | Common Dreams
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"For so many, religious rituals are a sacred and central part of their identities," one climate group wrote. "Now merely practicing a faith proves a literal death sentence."

There’s a parable here somewhere.

  • @[email protected]English
    23•7 months ago

    You’d think a righteous god would protect its worshipers on a holy pilgrimage.

    Strange.

    • Flying SquidEnglish
      7•7 months ago

      Clearly their faith wasn’t strong enough.

      That seems to be the usual excuse in these scenarios.

    • @RamblingPandaEnglish
      2•7 months ago

      Oh it does. The rich get pampered along the way and relax in the shadow while the poor, unworthy die of heat.

      Their god is money btw.