[cyborg]

No son of mine is getting that barbaric procedure. Why get it done if a person isn't Jewish or Muslim?

[hispanichoosier]

No son of mine is getting that barbaric procedure. Why get it done if a person isn't Jewish or Muslim?

Well, a lot of the Jewish law's proscriptions and instructions had very valid medical purposes. For example, forbidding the consumption of shellfish prevents the possibility of food poisoning, and cleanliness requirements help stop the spread of disease (e.g. food, medical care). At this point in time, we do not know what medical benefits circumcision provides. This does not mean, however, that no benefits exist and will be discovered in the future. Thus, it may be a good idea to "play it safe" and obtain the procedure.

[annyokie]

It isn't barbaric, it is hygenic. Think of your future daughters-in-law and their reproductive health. Yeah, a greater risk of cervical cancer is a good thing so son can think he has a longer prong.

I have three sons all of whom are circumcisied.

[Critter]

Apparently, I was snipped at birth. I have no recollection of the event, and no lasting negative side effects that I know of.

I kinda like the way it turned out too. lol