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There are historical artifacts that indicate the upper class ancient Egyptian did it. However male genital mutilation was probably practiced long before that in other places in the world.
It's hard to say since it's been a practise in the jungle with people living there too. It might have started long before the Jews did it. The ancient Egyptians did it.
It took place in Genesis 17:23 when Abraham circumcised Ishmael, all males born in his household, slaves, as well as himself. It was the covenant God entered into with him earlier in verses 10-14.
Circumcisions were being done well before the Jews started on them by the Egyptians. The Egyptians did them so as to differentiate themselves from the lower classes. the Jews learned the practice from the Egyptians and no doubt had the same idea in mind. circumcisions have bee done for many thousands of years throughout the world along with many other forms of human abuse.
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Does Indonesia practice circumcision-?
Yes, Indonesia does practice circumcision; male and female. This is referred to as Khitan.
Does Malaysia practice circumcision?
Yes, Malaysia does practice male and female circumcision. It is known as Khitan.
What is an anti-circumcisionist?
An anti-circumcisionist is a person who opposes the practice of male circumcision.
What is an anti-circer?
An anti-circer is a person who opposes the practice of male circumcision.
What Islam and Judaism have in common with birth?
They both follow the practice of circumcision for their male births.
At what age is circumcision typically recommended as the best option for male infants?
Circumcision is typically recommended for male infants within the first few days of life.
What two religions practice circumcision?
Circumcision is a requirement of Judaism although there is a small fringe group of mainly non-religious Jews who are choosing to not circumcise their sons. Circumcision is also required by Islam according to the majority of its adherents. Refer to related questions below for more information.
Can a male and female have intercourse if the male without circumcision?
Yes.
Is there circumcision in Holland?
Circumcision is very rarely practiced in Holland. Probably less than 1% of the men in Holland are circumcised. Of those that are nearly all are Muslims or Jews. who have taken the practice of male genital mutilation with them from the middle east.
How big is the Islamic movement to abolish circumcision?
Male circumcision is STILL a requirement, just like it is for Jewish people. However, female circumcision is NOT a requirement and is only a cultural practice. Many that still do this is due to lack of education and knowledge. It is sadly still practiced in some parts of the world. But it is taught with education of the health risks behind this (lack of medical knowledge of the person preforming this, or clean equipment) by leaders and the message IS getting across. In Somalia they have now stopped this practice.
What do studies indicate about the medical reasons for male circumcision?
The rate of incidence of the illnesses male circumcision prevents is quite low in the general population.
What is the difference between circumcised and uncircumcised as mentioned in the Bible?
In the Bible, circumcision is a physical sign of the covenant between God and the Israelites. Circumcision involves the removal of the foreskin from the male genitalia. Uncircumcised refers to males who have not undergone this procedure. The practice of circumcision is mentioned in the Bible as a way for the Israelites to show their commitment to God.
