are christian men circumcised? if yes, then why?
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Yes, and for a variety of reasons, most of which have to do with hygiene. Bacteria tend to build up beneath the foreskin if it isn't washed properly every day. Women, for obvious reasons, are then more susceptible to vaginal infections.\n\nA real benefit of circumcision to both men and women is that the friction of the uncovered glans over the years tends to reduce sentitivity a bit, thus leading to the man being longer lasting during sex. There are exceptions to this, but it's generally true.
334095
TRUE...Interesting way to put it. \n\n\nIf it wasn't with your peculiar fascination with the uncircumcised - I'd say your pretty insightful ;-)
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A circumcised penis is always healthy and clean in every respect of its existence.\nIt is totally dependent on the person's personal hygiene.\nThis is why the Jews and other religions (Islam especially) specify that all males be circumcised, otherwise they are unclean.\nIt might be strange to others but it is true.\nOn the other hand Girls or women should not be circumcised,\nMany African Muslims believe that female circumcision is required by Islam. In fact, no form of genital modification and mutilation is mentioned in the Qur'an, but only in disputed hadiths. Clerics supporting female circumcision rely on a single disputed hadith and another hadith which was discredited by the consensus of scholars as forged. In Saudi Arabia (Hijaz), where Islam originated, female circumcision has never been practiced by the locals before or after Muhammad. Muhammad, the prophet of Islam, never allowed the procedure to be performed on any of his daughters. Most scholars believe it is practiced more as a result of ignorance and misconceived religious fervor, than for reasons of true religious doctrine. Many Arab Muslims interpret different passages as being in opposition to female circumcision, and believe the practice to be un-Islamic.
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The council was formed because there came a question about whether or not Gentiles had to be circumcised when they became Christians. The letter sent to the Gentiles is as follows...\n\nSince we have heard that some who went out from us have troubled you with words, unsettling your souls, saying "You must be circumcised and keep the law" - to whom we gave no such commandment - it seemed good to us, being assembled with one accord, to send chosen men to you with our beloved Barnabas and Paul, men who have risked their lives for the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. We have therefore sent Judas and Silas, who will also report the same thing by word of mouth. For it seemed good to the Holy Spirit and to us to lay upon you no greater burden than these necessary things: that you abstain from things offered to idols, from blood, from things strangled, and from sexual immorality. If you can keep yourselves from these, you will do well.\n\nFarewell.\n\nThis is NKJV. The need for it arised from some men from Judea going and teaching the Christians - "Unless you are circumcised according to the custom of Moses, you cannot be saved."\n\nThe clarification given was that the sacrifice of Jesus was a release from the OT law, as is further explained in Galatians beginning in Chapter 3.
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What the above poster had said is false.  Hygiene depends strictly on the individual and circumsized people are just as prone to infection or bacteria as uncut people depending on how clean that individual is. Other than that is basically started off as a religious ritual but has no effect on the organ itself.
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I'm a Muslim and everything you have stated is true. Christians are supposed to worship like this too but somehow they interpret the bible how they want picking and choosing what they feel is necessary in there worship and what is not.\n\nYou did leave out one other thing we share, male circumcision.\nWhich Christians are supposed to do also but don't......
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Women or mothers push most circumcisions forward on their infant sons as most studies indicate. It proves no medical benefits as girls and boys are born in a manner which nature intended as normal. It is forbidden to practice any sort of circumcision on girls or cut their genitalia, but not on boys for some sick reason. \nTo all those who say men do not clean their genitals, well it might come as a surprise to learn that female genitalia has more bacteria and filth than male genitalia circumcised or uncircumcised. For women to state that men are dirty or filthy, perhaps you should check and see the bacteria count between both genders. Women always score higher and women also tend to have most uti's because of not keeping their genitalia clean. \nWe do not see people removing the hood of the clitoris when all women have and produce smegma. In addition, it is a stupid way of putting things, we must circumcise boy because they may not clean properly. How stupid and uneducated a person must be to believe this and indicate it as a truth. Parents teach their children how to cleanse themselves and there is no difference between girls and boys as they both learn. \nReligion has nothing to do with it either, for starters religion is nothing more then believing in something, which does not exist. Nature gave boys their genitalia and function goes in accordance to nature. Humans are stupid by nature and only a handful hold smarts. And this is why masses believe in religion as they have lower iq's and can state that you must cut of a piece of the male genitalia to prove your belief, but then again your son's genital is not yours to cut of or mutilate for your own enjoyment of your so called religion. It is his and his only, just as girls hold the protection of their genitals, boy should also have it and once they get old enough, let them decide whether they want to do something to their bodies. Girls at a later age are now getting their vaginal lips reduced a form of genital alteration. Would it be right that all girls have their inner vaginal lips reduced at birth so they do not have to do it later in life once they start thinking that their lips are too long and deformed? Save some money when they are small and take the decision out of their hands at an early age. Does that seem right?
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I think most people do not like uncircumcised guys because of unfair stereotypes and prejudices.  As long as he washes himself it will be clean if he has foreskin or not.  There really is no reason to get it done especially if he has gone this long without it.  Most people don't like uncircumcised guy because they think it looks weird or it is not what they are used to.  I really don't think it makes a difference in the amount of pleasure.  It will feel good if he knows how to please you with or without it.  It comes down to do you and your husband himself want to hold him up to a standard of "This is how you are supposed to be!"  (If that is circumcised or not.)  I suggest doing whatever makes you too most comfortable.  I really don't think there is a need to do it but if it make you two happy then do it!  I think the biggest part of why one is better than the other is all in our minds!
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Circumcision is the removal of the foreskin from the penis. \n\nCircumcision can occur at any stage of life and for many reasons, the most common time being shortly after birth.  Parents may choose to have their son circumcised for religious, aesthetic, or hygenic purposes, or simply because of family tradion.  In the US many males are circumcised for nonreligious reasons.  \n\nCircumcision can also occur later in life as a treatment for conditions such as penile cancer or chronic inflammation of the penis.  \n\nIn infant circumcision a clamp is often used to crush to foreskin while simultaneously protecting the rest of the penis.  This causes the blood flow to be stopped to the foreskin.  Sometimes a slit is made along the foreskin before the clamp is used.  After it has been clamped, the foreskin is either removed through a surgical procedure; or it is simply allowed to come off naturally after a few days. Adult circumcision is usually performed without clamps.\n\nNote:  the link in the above answer is a propaganda site put up by people who believe circumcision is unethical.  It's important to remember this bias if you look through it, as some of their information may be one-sided or misleading.
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Don't circumcise... There are lifelong negative consequences to circumcision. Most people don't realize that it permanently removes a huge amount of sexually erogenous tissue - it's not just skin that's being cut off. No person in the world would want less sexual feeling. \n\nThe foreskin also provides the penis with a natural lubrication as well as fantastic gliding action that is extremely comfortable for the female partner. A circumcised man has to thrust long and hard to achieve orgasm. Because of circumcision, the head of his penis is somewhat desensitized and leathery like the elbow, not smooth and moist. The uncircumcised man is aroused much more quickly so he only needs to thrust gently. Because he is thrusting gently he can remains close to the clitoris thereby allowing the woman to reach orgasm. The long hard thrusting misses the clitoris. \n\nIn addition there is an extreme pleasure producing area on the inner foreskin known as the ridged bands. This zone stretches out and unfoldes to cover the shaft of the penis during an erection, adding even more pleasure. \n\nWhen the penis is flaccid, the foreskin also protects the corona of the penis head, which is extremely sentitive to touch. It's like, if you have a camera, you put a lens cover over it to protect it from scratches and abrasion. Well if you have something as sensitive as the head of the penis, you want that to be proteted too.   \n\nMost importantly, circumcision violates your son's right to decide for himself how he wants his penis to be. Why do that? There are many circumcised men who would rather not have been circumcised.\n\nGo with the natural penis, it's a much better penis...!
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That is an interesting interpretation of the Christian's call to offer ourselves as a living sacrifice to God.\n\nYou may be aware that your interpretation above is incorrect.\n\nChristians dont hack off weenies... Circumcision is a Jewish and Muslim religious practice.\n\nCordially,\nJohn\nhttp://www.GodSci.org
1169792
Notice that two of the most violence-prone peoples are the Middle-Easterners - Arabs, Jews, Palestanians? They all practice circumcision, which is a totally useless and medically unnecessary act. No one has a right to cut off any piece of my body without my permission. Infants cannot give permission for a useless, unnecessary and potentially dangerous removal of their foreskins.
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not necessarily. its a matter of choice for the parents to have their kids circumcised by virtue of their religious, health, and other beliefs. on the other hand, how about the right of the infants to be protected from undue pain from circumcission? perhaps, let the kids decide when they get older whether they want to be circumsized or not. cheers!
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Christians are humans and tempted in many ways.  To say a "True Christian" would not have this problem is narrow minded and false.  \n\nThis is a very real problem and I'm not sure that castration would solve it as men have pleasure sensors inside of them as well.  If you are struggling, then you need prayer and a strong support team.  I would try this first rather than going to such drastic measures as castration.  However, it is an interesting concept.  I guess if it remains a "thorn in your side" so to speak, then yes, it would be something to consider.
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Penis cutting 1:01 All men should be circumsized because it looks so gross when its not cut. \n\nhehe
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circumcised penises are just like crew cut military guys\nclean and handsome!
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The same issues apply to circumcised as well as un-circumcised males. As long as they maintain personal hygiene (and aren't otherwise infected), there is no more danger of infection whether circumcised or not. \n\nAt the same time, uncircumcised males need to take an extra few seconds in the shower to pull back the foreskin when they wash.\n\nRegardless, if you are prone to urinary tract infections, you should try to get in the habit of peeing after intercourse. That can help keep infections down.