What is your view on male circumcision?

[Communist Victoria]

Well apparently circumsision leads to better health and (removed in case of mod intervention) but I dont see the point. Female circumsision I am against, as it is practically mutilation.

Wrong on both counts. Circumcision does not lead to better health, except in very specific and rare instances. It is also mutilation, as female circumcision is. If you are against FGM for that reason, then you should be against male circumcision for the same reason.

Seems logical. But what about circumscision for medical reasons (male)

[Lamaredia]

Wrong on both counts. Circumcision does not lead to better health, except in very specific and rare instances. It is also mutilation, as female circumcision is. If you are against FGM for that reason, then you should be against male circumcision for the same reason.

Seems logical. But what about circumscision for medical reasons (male)

There's a difference between medical circumcision and cultural/religious/aesthetic circumcision.

[Stagnant Axon Terminal]

Wrong on both counts. Circumcision does not lead to better health, except in very specific and rare instances. It is also mutilation, as female circumcision is. If you are against FGM for that reason, then you should be against male circumcision for the same reason.

Seems logical. But what about circumscision for medical reasons (male)

Circumcision for legitimately pressing medical issues, or for men who have chosen it for themselves, is 100% acceptable.

[Kiruri]

Seems logical. But what about circumscision for medical reasons (male)

Circumcision for legitimately pressing medical issues, or for men who have chosen it for themselves, is 100% acceptable.

This is my take on things as well.

[Cill Airne]

Personally, I am against circumcision. Now, if one consents to it then it is fine, but I do not support the circumcision of babies and infants.


From a religious perspective, khitan (circumcision in Islam) is not mentioned in the Qur'an, but some fiqh scholars (that is, those who study the jurisprudence of Islamic law) state it is sunnah (recommended/tradition) as it honours the Covenant of Ibrahim (Abraham) (AS). Khitan is, however, found in a hadith. Now, as the Qur'an states, "There was certainly in their stories a lesson for those of understanding. Never was the Qur'an a narration invented, but a confirmation of what was before it and a detailed explanation of all things and guidance and mercy for a people who believe." (12:111), I do not believe it should be mandatory (as some Muslims feel). And if we, humanity, were created perfectly ("We have certainly created man in the best of stature" - Qur'an 95:4) then why would me change how Allah SWT created us? Now, I wont go so far as to say it is Haram (sin) like some Qur'anist only Muslims do, but I do not think it is mandatory like other Muslims do.

[Stagnant Axon Terminal]

Personally, I am against circumcision. Now, if one consents to it then it is fine, but I do not support the circumcision of babies and infants.


From a religious perspective, khitan (circumcision in Islam) is not mentioned in the Qur'an, but some fiqh scholars (that is, those who study the jurisprudence of Islamic law) state it is sunnah (recommended/tradition) as it honours the Covenant of Ibrahim (Abraham) (AS). Khitan is, however, found in a hadith. Now, as the Qur'an states, "There was certainly in their stories a lesson for those of understanding. Never was the Qur'an a narration invented, but a confirmation of what was before it and a detailed explanation of all things and guidance and mercy for a people who believe." (12:111), I do not believe it should be mandatory (as some Muslims feel). And if we, humanity, were created perfectly ("We have certainly created man in the best of stature" - Qur'an 95:4) then why would me change how Allah SWT created us? Now, I wont go so far as to say it is Haram (sin) like some Qur'anist only Muslims do, but I do not think it is mandatory like other Muslims do.

... are you a Muslim??? I was under the impression you were a priest or something.

[Norstal]

Personally, I am against circumcision. Now, if one consents to it then it is fine, but I do not support the circumcision of babies and infants.


From a religious perspective, khitan (circumcision in Islam) is not mentioned in the Qur'an, but some fiqh scholars (that is, those who study the jurisprudence of Islamic law) state it is sunnah (recommended/tradition) as it honours the Covenant of Ibrahim (Abraham) (AS). Khitan is, however, found in a hadith. Now, as the Qur'an states, "There was certainly in their stories a lesson for those of understanding. Never was the Qur'an a narration invented, but a confirmation of what was before it and a detailed explanation of all things and guidance and mercy for a people who believe." (12:111), I do not believe it should be mandatory (as some Muslims feel). And if we, humanity, were created perfectly ("We have certainly created man in the best of stature" - Qur'an 95:4) then why would me change how Allah SWT created us? Now, I wont go so far as to say it is Haram (sin) like some Qur'anist only Muslims do, but I do not think it is mandatory like other Muslims do.

... are you a Muslim??? I was under the impression you were a priest or something.

His sig says:

لَا إِلٰهَ إِلَّا الله مُحَمَّدٌ رَسُولُ الله

[Stagnant Axon Terminal]

... are you a Muslim??? I was under the impression you were a priest or something.

His sig says:

لَا إِلٰهَ إِلَّا الله مُحَمَّدٌ رَسُولُ الله

Well this is a new development.

[Cill Airne]

Personally, I am against circumcision. Now, if one consents to it then it is fine, but I do not support the circumcision of babies and infants.


From a religious perspective, khitan (circumcision in Islam) is not mentioned in the Qur'an, but some fiqh scholars (that is, those who study the jurisprudence of Islamic law) state it is sunnah (recommended/tradition) as it honours the Covenant of Ibrahim (Abraham) (AS). Khitan is, however, found in a hadith. Now, as the Qur'an states, "There was certainly in their stories a lesson for those of understanding. Never was the Qur'an a narration invented, but a confirmation of what was before it and a detailed explanation of all things and guidance and mercy for a people who believe." (12:111), I do not believe it should be mandatory (as some Muslims feel). And if we, humanity, were created perfectly ("We have certainly created man in the best of stature" - Qur'an 95:4) then why would me change how Allah SWT created us? Now, I wont go so far as to say it is Haram (sin) like some Qur'anist only Muslims do, but I do not think it is mandatory like other Muslims do.

... are you a Muslim??? I was under the impression you were a priest or something.

A priest? Goodness, no. I am a Muslim revert, yes.

[Stagnant Axon Terminal]

... are you a Muslim??? I was under the impression you were a priest or something.

A priest? Goodness, no. I am a Muslim revert, yes.

Mash'Allah, Salaam. Welcome to Islam.

[Mons Garle]

Circumcision for legitimately pressing medical issues, or for men who have chosen it for themselves, is 100% acceptable.

This is my take on things as well.

Absolutely. The difference is when there's no medical necessity and no choice on the part of the person being circumcised is involved.

[Naedor]

Perfectly alright. I hear it can reduce the likelihood of certain diseases. Don't quote me on that, though.

[Naxalistan]

Perfectly alright.

Perfectly alright to mutilate somebody's genitals for cultural reasons when they are incapable of giving consent to such a procedure?

[Naedor]

Perfectly alright.

Perfectly alright to mutilate somebody's genitals for cultural reasons when they are incapable of giving consent to such a procedure?

"Mutilate somebody's genitals" implies that the foreskin is actually a necessary organ.

[Ragnarokee]

Foreskin is their for a reason.. it's a form of protection.

[The Alma Mater]

Perfectly alright to mutilate somebody's genitals for cultural reasons when they are incapable of giving consent to such a procedure?

"Mutilate somebody's genitals" implies that the foreskin is actually a necessary organ.

Nope, it just implies damage. Or that it makes a penis uglier.
The first is a no-brainer, the second of course boils down to personal opinion.

[Herastadt]

I think it is definitely something that should require consent from the person being circumcised. I am strongly opposed to the idea of parents having this done to their kids for whatever reason when they can't even give an informed opinion on what is actually going on. I get that this is basically telling several religious traditions "nah fuck off", but I find it ethically and morally wrong to do that to some poor kid who doesn't know what they're in for.

However, when it comes to people who can actually can, and do give consent for this sort of thing; then I have no problems with it.