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[whiskeryron]

Knowing that this abominable practice is banned in the UK is it not time to ban the also abominable practice of mutilating little boys by circumcision.?

[emmie]

i just posted a thread on fgm, it might be banned but the clinic that has had its funding cut, has just been closed.
whilst the cutting of little boys is abhorrent to me, i know a lot who say its more clean..

[fbg40]

Ron
I am in dispute with someone on Facebook who posted a video of FGM being carried out. I told this person that it's bad enough that it goes on but please don't glorify it by showing it. I was castigated and told to "Wake up" by another FBer. We are all aware that this practice goes on ( it was even inthe London news tonight) but let's not glorify it. Sorry if this doesn't answer your question, but yes, I believe that circumcision (unless for medical reasons) should be stopped.
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[Old_Geezer]

I don't believe the comparison works. But that said, circumcision for non legitimate medical reasons does sound like assault to me. Unless chosen by a consenting adult. It is certainly worthy of debate.

[ummmm]

You're right, the comparison doesn't work!!

[chanel5]

I agree that there is no comparison. FGM usually involves excision of the entire clitoral organ, to ensure that females feel neither desire nor pleasure. The operation often also includes stitching together of labia to "ensure sexual purity". The male circumcision operation does not involve removal of the entire organ, merely a loose piece of skin. However, in the absence of medical necessity, male children should not be mutilated in this way, any more than female children should.

[jourdain2]

As already answered on the other thread I believe that male circumcision should only be carried out if there is medical need and should, otherwise, be banned.

[dieseldick]

yes it is very wrong to cut or hurt a child like this either in islam or judism or any other faith for that reason.