Why is it that Xtian preachers in America endorse circumcision? I left the church because of this - don't they read the New Testament? Isn't endorseing Circ in Africa the same as endorseing Islam? I mean isn't this what made Christianity DIFFERENT?
2007-05-10 14:42:35 · 11 answers · asked by Android 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Paul says this to Gentile believers:
"Circumcision is nothing and uncircumcision is nothing. Keeping God's commands is what counts." I Corinthians 7:19
and:
"For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision has any value. The only thing that counts is faith expressing itself through love."
Galatians 5:6
and:
"Neither circumcision nor uncircumcision means anything; what counts is a new creation"
Galatians 6:15
2007-05-10 14:53:10 · answer #1 · answered by wefmeister 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is a potential health issue for a woman who is married to an uncircumcised man. There are varying opinions on the subject but do some research for yourself. If any preacher is telling you that circumcision is required for salvation then I would suggest you run screaming from that church.
2007-05-10 14:54:23 · answer #2 · answered by Mr. E 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Thats strange of that person to endorse circumcision since it has nothing to do with christianity. It's a cultural thing. There is nothing wrong with circumcizing or not as long as views aren't shoved down peoples throats.
2007-05-10 14:49:27 · answer #3 · answered by J R 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
>>Why is it that Xtian preachers in America endorse circumcision?<<
In my forty years in America, I've yet to hear that.
2007-05-10 15:00:08 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have attended a lot of Christian churches in my lifetime. I have yet been to one that said I must be circumcised.
I have, however, been to parent training classes for all of my children. Each time the medical representative discussed the pros and cons of circumcision.
I wonder if this is more of a medical community issue than a Christian issue.
~Neeva
2007-05-10 14:50:52 · answer #5 · answered by Neeva C 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Christian Preachers don't endorse circumcision. I think you are very mistaken. If there is such a preacher, please tell me their name, so that I may pray for them. Thank you.
2007-05-10 14:53:07 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My child was circumcised because it is better hygenically.
2007-05-10 14:59:56 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
For Gentiles (aka, non-Jewish) it has become a custom. It is not required.
2007-05-10 14:46:32 · answer #8 · answered by Molly 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
All I know is that ALL men should be circumsized, regardless of religious affiliation.
How dare you ruin my visual enjoyment with disgusting, filthy foreskin.
2007-05-10 14:47:29 · answer #9 · answered by ifartonyourgravepffffftttt 2 · 4⤊ 2⤋
Oh, and by the way:
I am not a Xtrian....
I AM A CHRISTIAN....
please don't forget this...
2007-05-10 14:48:56 · answer #10 · answered by Kerilyn 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋