Not necessarily a sin, but Aquinas said it was unnecessary (In his Summa) because of his theory of the second covenant. The Catholic Church did outlaw the practice when they first encountered it. Hopefully this kind of law will return, since the practice is merely (in better than 99% of the cases) cosmetic, has been shown to generate huge neurological/psychological trauma, and an infant cannot give informed consent.
2007-10-25 08:42:16
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answered by neil s 7
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It is a sin just to circumcise a boy. It is unnecessary and very painful for the poor baby. It does nothing for the child except mutilate his tiny thing. Some doctors have even cut the whole thing off during this butchery. However, I digress. It is totally accepted by the Catholic church. And you are a reported jerk.
2007-10-25 08:39:32
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answered by magix151 7
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Sin is against God and Him only; not against a man or priest or anyone else.
Therefore, the priest's opinion does not make a difference to 'sin'. I'm quite sure, God would have no objection.
2007-10-25 08:41:27
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answered by SANCHA 5
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No.
There is no Catholic rule or law for or against circumcism.
It is mentioned on three times in the Catechism of the Catholic Church either talking of the circumcism of Jesus or of the Old Testament. http://www.vatican.va/archive/ENG0015/3/NT.HTM
The topic is not mentioned in the Code of Canon Law: http://www.vatican.va/archive/ENG1104/_FA4.HTM
With love in Christ.
2007-10-25 17:29:57
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answered by imacatholic2 7
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Nope and the rest of that is just crap! Circumcision is for health reasons now, not religious so whomever is feeding you this bull better back up their talk with facts not hearsay!
2007-10-25 08:37:26
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answered by Rev. Kaldea 5
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No it's not a sin. Where did you get your fact?
2007-10-25 08:36:04
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answered by ? 4
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You don't know anything except how to lie, be rude, and pretend you're a Catholic, WHICH YOU ARE NOT.
PS Your reported for anti-semitic speech
2007-10-25 08:35:58
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answered by Anonymous
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No it's not. - to answer your question.
As for your comment, get your "facts" straight.
2007-10-25 08:44:36
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answered by coco_loco 3
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No, that is not a fact. You are incorrect.
2007-10-25 10:05:52
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answered by Anonymous
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no it good for the baby. they had it done when my brother was little
2007-10-25 08:36:07
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answered by Mary Guernsey 3
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