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r/exmuslim • … • u/raduubraduu

Shouldn't there be a ban on circumcision first before the ban on hijab?

A lot of people think the ban on hijab is unjust, even here. I disagree, but that's another matter.

What I find really repulsive is male genital mutilation, aka circumcision. It is an unnecessary procedure that cuts a healthy part of a child's body for no reason other than "god said so". It is trauma for the child and a dysfunctional sex life for the adult male. A lot of people will disagree about this and I urge them to do some research, but let's say MGM does not cause harm.

It is still a MAJOR violation of a person's bodily integrity. It is a violation of consent. We, as a society, should not cut ANYTHING from a child's body, children cannot give consent. It is the same as rape in my eyes. It does not matter how much harm cutting something does, an adult has no right to take a body part from a child.

Before you ask, I am even against ear piercing, although it is not the same thing as the holes fill up. MGM is irreversible. Also, I am against tattooing a child.

I also agree with adult males choosing it for themselves. I think that is the only case when we can call it circumcision, otherwise it is MGM.

Also, in the US MGM is very common and is a secular practice, although it originates from religious reasons. I think it should be banned there as well, the doctors who do it are disgusting and in full violation of a child and their hippocratic oath.

It should be banned for everyone, including jewish people, who's religion is not criticized enough, in my opinion.

As much as I want the hijab to be banned, I find it really hypocritical that it takes precedence over such glaring violation of human rights. And it really does feel as it's more directed at Muslims than for the sake of protecting children...

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