(October 18, 2015 at 7:35 am)Blondie Wrote: There is some science in the Bible such as bathing. Circumcision for a male child is also in there. I think the Jewish requirement was that the male child had to be 7 days old first. It was just a custom back than, but today's science have let us know why we are to circumcise the male child, but it is the parents' decision to circumcise or not. We know by knowledge that it is painful for them later and that the male is more susceptible to germs and infections if not done.
Is circumcision necessary?
The use of circumcision for medical or health reasons is an issue that continues to be debated. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) found that the health benefits of newborn male circumcision outweigh the risks, but the benefits are not great enough to recommend universalnewborn circumcision. The procedure may be recommended in older boys and men to treat phimosis (the inability to retract the foreskin) or to treat an infection of the penis.
Parents should talk with their doctor about the benefits and risks of the procedure before making a decision regarding circumcision of a male child. Other factors, such as your culture, religion, and personal preference, will also be involved in your decision.http://www.webmd.com/sexual-conditions/g...rcumcision
In short, benefits not good enough to recommend circumcision. And, by the way, that's ignoring the issue of human rights and psychological consequences.
