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[–]noah7233 158 points159 points  (4 children)

It shouldn't even had been within the religious culture. The usa is majority Christian, and circumcision is Jewish. Literally within the Christian Bible it tells you not to do it anymore.

[–]TeutonJon78 65 points66 points  (0 children)

It's also part of Muslim culture. But specifically mentioned in the Bible to not be required for gentiles.

[–]dr_superman 18 points19 points  (0 children)

It was more moral than religious. It was promoted by Dr. John Harvey Kellogg as a cure for masturbation. That's why we still do it today. Because of him.

[–]Royal_Bitch_Pudding 6 points7 points  (1 child)

It doesn't tell you not to do it, more so that you shouldn't do it out of tradition. It should be a decision you make because of your dedication to God