Circumcision Debate

Sexithing86 · 20-12-2004, 03:05 PM

Hey guys,

What are your opinions on circumcision? There is a bit of debate occuring in the media as to whether it is a barbaric practice.

nibbs · 20-12-2004, 03:18 PM

un-circumsised is best. the girls certainly prefer it imo...

Neil Pickup · 20-12-2004, 03:24 PM

Personally, I have no problems from an ethical perspective if someone chooses to be circumcised. However, I can't agree with it being forced upon an unknowing, unconsenting child (my views on baptism and christening are the same).

BoyBrumby · 20-12-2004, 03:38 PM

No real opinion on subject.

Uncropped myself, as I suspect 95% of non-Jewish, non-Muslim Brits are.

From what little I understand being circumcised is more hygienic (no smegma), but one loses sensitivity when....well, you know....

Langeveldt · 20-12-2004, 03:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nibbs

un-circumsised is best. the girls certainly prefer it imo...

hahah, Roflol..

Err, havent really got much of an opinion on it tbh!

age_master · 20-12-2004, 03:44 PM

i would certainly never wish to be circumsised, nor would i even ask, let alone force anyone else to do it.

Langeveldt · 20-12-2004, 03:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sexithing86

Hey guys,

What are your opinions on circumcision? There is a bit of debate occuring in the media as to whether it is a barbaric practice.

Best first post ever??

Smudge · 20-12-2004, 04:10 PM

What happened?

I looked at this thread an hour or two ago and James had closed it after one post from Sexithing?

Neil Pickup · 20-12-2004, 04:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Voltman

What happened?

I looked at this thread an hour or two ago and James had closed it after one post from Sexithing?

We decided to give it a chance in the outside chance of a reasoned debate and keep it on a short leash as pre-emptive striking really isn't on.

We're watching the subject matter carefully... (don't)

Simon · 20-12-2004, 04:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by age_master

i would certainly never wish to be circumsised, nor would i even ask, let alone force anyone else to do it.

you certainly wouldnt now!
when your a month old you probably forget it in 5 minutes...

Craig · 20-12-2004, 04:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Neil Pickup

Personally, I have no problems from an ethical perspective if someone chooses to be circumcised. However, I can't agree with it being forced upon an unknowing, unconsenting child (my views on baptism and christening are the same).

Even if say their religion decress it or not?

Neil Pickup · 20-12-2004, 04:49 PM

An unconsenting and unknowing infant has no religion of its own choice.

ReallyCrazy · 20-12-2004, 04:50 PM

I don't know if it can be called barbaric. But whatever...I don't really have an opinion on it. Though I wonder...if it really serves any purpose?

ReallyCrazy · 20-12-2004, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Neil Pickup

An unconsenting and unknowing infant has no religion of its own choice.

That's a very open minded and commendable viewpoint. But parents usually bring up their children according to their own religion.

Neil Pickup · 20-12-2004, 04:55 PM

Indeed - which is why I don't think a child should be baptised/circumcised/confirmed/christened/etc until they're old enough to make it as their own choice.

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BoyBrumby Englishman Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Doing the stance Posts: 42,589	No real opinion on subject. Uncropped myself, as I suspect 95% of non-Jewish, non-Muslim Brits are. From what little I understand being circumcised is more hygienic (no smegma), but one loses sensitivity when....well, you know.... __________________ *- As featured in The Independent.* "This is not the time for namby-pamby promising youngsters who might just do something; not the time for building for the future. Pragmatism rules and they don't come more pragmatic than Rogers." - Victor Marks makes the case for stiff-legged and stiff-armed 35 year old left-handers in Ashes squads

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Neil Pickup Cricket Web Staff Member / Global Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Oxford, England Posts: 26,361	An unconsenting and unknowing infant has no religion of its own choice.

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ReallyCrazy Banned Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 1,202	I don't know if it can be called barbaric. But whatever...I don't really have an opinion on it. Though I wonder...if it really serves any purpose?

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Neil Pickup Cricket Web Staff Member / Global Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Oxford, England Posts: 26,361	Indeed - which is why I don't think a child should be baptised/circumcised/confirmed/christened/etc until they're old enough to make it as their own choice.

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