2006-06-13 14:57:41 · 8 answers · asked by jenniejbird 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
I'd say it depends on the country. In western countries yes; so Canada, the US, UK, etc. In other places (Middle East especially) it is really a religious thing whereas in the west it's moved away from being solely a religious practice.
2006-06-13 15:02:47 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes, but there is no scientific information indicating that it is necessary. The reasoning behind it is mostly superstition and religious beliefs. The only thing that scientific studies have revealed is that it is torture for the baby and they actually go in to shock after the procedure. I learned this and much more during my natural child-birth classes.
2006-06-13 22:08:57 · answer #2 · answered by Mezz42 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, The Jewish culture circumcise male babies eight days after birth as a religious rite.
Others may have the operation done for hygienic reasons
2006-06-13 22:02:52 · answer #3 · answered by ijcoffin 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, its very common, but they have found it is not a requirement anymore.
2006-06-13 22:01:19 · answer #4 · answered by kdollva 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't agree, It is widely accepted and done in the US but that is not true for the rest of the World.
2006-06-13 22:02:53 · answer #5 · answered by mero 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes its very common
2006-06-13 22:00:44 · answer #6 · answered by thunder2sys 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes now days, it is common....It's more or less just another medical procedure.
2006-06-13 22:08:43 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it is
2006-06-13 22:00:52 · answer #8 · answered by Judas Rabbi 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋