Why Certain Religions KILL Children - Camp Gagnon

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🚨Please Rate the Show 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 From the tears of sacrificed children bringing rain to the New Fire Ceremony's cosmic significance, this episode of Religion Camp we explore one of history's most misunderstood religious practices. We're diving deep into Aztec cosmology to understand why they believed these rituals were necessary for the world's survival. How did the rain god Tlaloc's demands shape their society? What role did the mysterious Mesoamerican ballgame play in their sacrificial traditions? And what did Spanish conquistadors actually witness in Tenochtitlan? From skull masks to the feared Xipe Totec—'The Flayed One'—we're examining the complex beliefs behind these controversial practices. Welcome to Religion CAMP! 🏕️Shoutout to our sponsor: Ground NewsGround News: https://ground.news/gagnon 🏕️ FREE NEWSLETTER HERE: https://camp.beehiiv.com/TIMESTAMP: 0:00 Ideology of Aztec Culture2:03 Aztec Way of Life6:48 Tlaloc Sacrifices12:39 Chalchiuhtlicue Sacrifices16:43 Spanish Writings of Sacrifice22:18 Reasons For Cannibalism22:59 Xipe Totec + The Flayed One26:06 New Fire Ceremony + 52 Year Cycle29:28 Skull Masks32:59 Mesoamerican Ballgame38:51 Peace Be With You Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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