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NASB | Genesis 17:11 "And you shall be circumcised in the flesh of your foreskin, and it shall be the sign of the covenant between Me and you. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Genesis 17:11 "And you shall be circumcised in the flesh of your foreskins, and it shall be the sign (symbol, memorial) of the covenant between Me and you. |
Subject: Circumcision reduces HIV rates by half |
Bible Note: Hank, I was not espousing anything outside the biblical mandate. I was merely citing a recently discovered medical fact that witnesses to the rest of the world and provides an opportunity for christians to speak the truth in love. And, the people who did this research and who are risking their own health in order to minister to literally millions of suffering souls through the God-given gifts of medicine are demonstrating love in an historic way. I certainly wasn't attempting to validate God's plan, but rather just make a connection that shows how practical God's wisdom is. In another post, Doc emphasized obedience over pragmatism, to which I concur, yet I also recognize God's boundaries serve to protect us, a very pragmatic result. Finally, in another post you celebrate the topic getting back to the bible. I submit that while I wasn't citing chapter/verse, this topic could not be more relevant for the conscientious caring christians who participate in this forum. |