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Why do jew's practiced circumcision?
It is a part of our covenant with HaShem, the creator. They copied the custom from the ancient Egyptians Who used it as a way of differentiating themselves from the lower class plebs. Religion can be used and has been throughout society to convince people to abuse them selves and each other. Jewish circumcision is easier to maintain because it is done to children and very rarely to adults.
Why do people get circumcisions?
There is no medical reason for circumcision, and no major medical association recommends routine circumcision. Circumcision, like any surgery, has risks of adverse medical events including surgical error, severe pain, infection, and prolonged bleeding. Some boys are circumcised for cultural or religious reasons. For example, circumcision is practiced by Jews and in some sects of Islam. Most other religions including Christianity, Hinduism, and Buddhism do not practice circumcision. While the vast majority of the world's men are uncircumcised, circumcision became a cultural practice in a few countries, for example the United States. Circumcision became popular in the late 19th century as a method to keep young boys from masturbating. Gradually, the practice of routine infant circumcision became widespread in the United States. However, circumcision rates have been declining in the United States for a number of reasons. Among them are that circumcision has no known medical benefit and that circumcision can decrease the sensitivity of the penis during sexual activity. Doctors no longer recommend routine infant circumcision, and as a result the rate of circumcision in the United States is falling. In the 1980s up to 80% of newborn males were circumcised. By 2007, less than 40% of newborn males were circumcised.
Is Antarctica a wilderness?
According to the Wikipedia definition of wilderness:"Wilderness or wildland is a natural environment on Earth that has not been significantly modified by civilized human activity."...then absolutely, Antarctica is a wilderness.
Which word names land that has not been developed?
"Wilderness" is often used to describe land that has not been developed or altered by human activities.
What was the most practiced religion in India?
Hinduism is the most practiced religion. It has been prevalent from the start.
Does circumcision give a bigger knob?
My wife always said that my knob looked bigger and was a lot bigger after I had been circumcised. No Circumcision Does not give you bigger glans.
Who won the battle in the wildernness?
Not enough info... the wilderness is a big place, and many battles have been been fought in places which could be considered wilderness
When was Buddhism practiced?
Buddhism began with the Buddha in about 440 BCE and has been continuously practiced from then until now.
What was the most practiced religion in ancient India?
Hinduism is the most practiced religion. It has been prevalent from the start.
How long has the slave trade been practiced?
Slavery has been practiced since the beginnings of mankind. Anywhere there is a group in power, there is risk for slavery to occur.
Are most Argentinian penises circumcised?
Les then 20% of Argentinians have been circumcised. World Health Organization figures (Which have been used to make some of these estimates) have to be looked at with caution though as they are a pro circumcision organization that has a reputation for distorting the prevalence of circumcision upwards. Odds are that the prevalence is much lower as there is no religious or cultural tradition related to circumcision in this country.
How many countries today still perform circumcision?
The vast majority of men in the world are uncircumcised. In most of the world circumcision is extremely rarely practiced. For example in most of Europe, South America, Central America, Africa, and Asia, probably 98 out of 100 men would be uncircumcised. However, in some countries a small minority of the population is circumcised. For example in places like Canada and Australia, around 10% of newborn babies are circumcised.Circumcision is very common in Israel, where there is a large Jewish population. Circumcision is also practiced among some, but not all, Muslims.In the United States 25 years ago, the vast majority of men were circumcised, but today a minority of infants are circumcised. Circumcision rates have been falling in the United States since the 1970s. In the 1980s, over 80% of newborn male infants were circumcised. By 2007, when the most recent data from the American Academcy of Pediatrics was released, less than 40% of newborn male infants were circumcised, meaning that of boys born today in the United States, more are uncircumcised and circumcised.Circumcision rates vary widely by region in the United States. In the Midwest and southeast, circumcision rates remain as high as 65%, while in the western united states, circumcision rates are generally well below 25%.
