The High Priest of the Temple of David approaches the altar slowly. He bows his head reverently then lifts his gaze towards the two goats tied to a pole next to the stone altar in the inner sanctum. The sweet, citrusy smell of burning frankincense permeates the air as the bleating sound of the goats echoes off the walls. They tug nervously against the ropes, hooves clapping on the marble floor with each jerking movement.  The priest reaches under his robe and rests his hand on the handle of the ceremonial knife. He draws it out of its sheath as he slowly walks toward one of the goats, now in…