Bible Question: Galatians 5:2,3 and Romans 4 exclude biblical permission for circumcision, so how can American parents choose to circumcise their sons even when there is NO medical reason either? |
Bible Answer: Greetings reMARKable! You make two basic points in your post. I would respond to them this way. 1) Scripture never forbids anyone from being circumcised. The New Testament simply makes it clear that circumcision does not save. In fact, Paul had Timothy circumcised. 2) The medical situation is in dispute. Some doctors say there is not medical benefit, while others say there is. Conclusion: It really doesn't matter one way or the other. However, as a parent, I had both of my sons circumcised for two reasons. First, I believe there is some medical benefit to being circumcised. Second, most men in America are circumcised. Therefore, it helps a young man to "look" like everyone else. Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |