I think you'll find that the practice of Metzitzah practiced by some orthodox groups and which involves the rabbi removing the foreskin with his mouth is far from hygienic and has led to cases of hpv infection; an extreme example perhaps. I am always tolerant of the beliefs of adults but don't believe that any religion should be foisted on a child especially if the physical results are unalterable or create actual health risks.
*I should say that I'm merely guessing it's unique. I've not searched...
Are you not contributing anything else to this discussion then?
Roundhead or Cavalier? The question that was asked when I was at school ��
Go for it.Recently a few media stories have centred around circumcision in general, particularly topical in the USA.
Who is in favour of this practice (for info, my mother wouldn't allow it) and who is against it?
Is it equivalent to female genital mutilation?
Does the health argument stand up or is that just an excuse to avoid responsibility to teach cleanliness?
My personal opinion is that it isn't your body don't cut it. I'm AGAINST
Well well. This must be one of those rare things on NSC: a unique thread. If nothing else because BensGrandad has neither started nor contributed to it
And as for circumcision, only if medically necessary.
But it has to be said it does not seem to equate to female circumcision, but then I'm not medically qualified.
Medical necessity should be the only legal reason for circumcision. No one should have the right to cut another person's body without their consent for whatever reason. Both male & female circumcision are genital mutilation and child abuse.
Medical necessity should be the only legal reason for circumcision. No one should have the right to cut another person's body without their consent for whatever reason.
I was done as a baby. Never had any complaints from any girlies and most of them prefer it from my experience.
I don't particulary have an opinion either way. Comfortable with what I have got and I think it's probably cleaner..never get any knob cheese or anything like that!!
It's not mutilation, it's beautification.
You would say that , what's it like to have a lollipop suckedFGM and male circumcision are very different.
In my experience those that want to ban boys being circumcised are usually pursuing other agendas.