For any guy that wanted a cut but didn't want to go by themselves...

[Cowtipper]

http://news.yahoo.com...zbGsDcGhpbGlwcGluZWNp

[ummmm]

Ouch....

[Mick-Talbot]

I do find what people perceive as 'news' odd sometimes.

[ummmm]

I agree 100% Birdie.

[Answerprancer]

I found a website that stated the foreskin as "one of God's little mistakes" what a load of old ballocks. It's forced mutilation of the genitals, gross sexual abuse - simple as that.

[ummmm]

I wouldn't call it sexual abuse as the intent behind it isn't sexual...

It certainly is mutilation though

[Cowtipper]

Um... just for your info this isn't a religious thing.

[ummmm]

Isn't it....?

I suppose I better read the link instead of scanning the link...!!

[Cowtipper]

I researched as best as I can an apparently its like boys rites of passage in other places. Jumping out of trees with vines attached to their ankle, tattoos, eating a deer heart. Stuff like that.

[Cowtipper]

Oh dude, I wouldn't do this to any son of mine. Nor do I condone it. But 1500 in just over a half a day is a lot of boys. The more I research it the more pics and I think I'm done. Its first known recording is in the late 1500's or the early 1600's. They think it might have come from Muslims but other sources say no.

[tamborine]

A 35y man had this procedure 3y ago, due to some discomfit at intercourse; the relationship subsequently ended and none has taken its place. I do wonder if the procedure was at fault.

[tamborine]

It was done in hospital

[Cowtipper]

I don't know what sort of discomfort he was having or how long it would take to heal. Mine was done just after I was born so I'm clueless about having one. I'd say if he was willing to get snipped at 35 there were other issues at work.

[tamborine]

Baptism is cleansing the soul of original sin by blessed water on a babes forehead; its also rite of passage into the catholic faith. There is no circumcision for RCs.

[Cowtipper]

Its interesting in that the Roman Catholic church denounces it and 85% of the island is RC.