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: Actually there can be medical reasons for circumcision if you want to acknowledge them. the procedure is said by some to promote better hygiene and prevent inflammation. Also circumcision has proven to reduce the risk of penile cancer. The uncircumsized male runs a much higher risk of this rare form of cancer than does the circumsised man. It is also done to preserve a man's body image that is consistant with his peers since circumcision is such a common practice in the United States. On the other hand there are surgical risks in the circumcision as with any other surgery. In addition an uncircumsised male is believed to experience much greater physical pleasure during sexual intercourse. An RN |