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			* [[Judaizer]]
	* [[Whole Christian]]		* [[Whole Christian]]

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	The early Christian Apostles, meeting at the [[Council at Jerusalem]] described in Chapter 15 of Acts of the Apostles, rejected the Jewish teachings regarding circumcision.		The early Christian Apostles, meeting at the [[Council at Jerusalem]] described in Chapter 15 of Acts of the Apostles, rejected the Jewish teachings regarding circumcision.

	[[Circumcision]] has been believed to be a good "Christian value" by a ''few'' Christians in different parts of the world, including the [[United States]], [[South Korea]], Africa and the [[Tuli\| Philippines]]. Christian advocates of male infant [[circumcision]] often cite the alleged [[Abrahamic covenant\|covenant between god and Abraham]] as outlined in the book of Genesis (e.g., the Old Testament), or believe that since the men of the Old Testament were [[circumcised]], that it must be a good Christian value. Still others acknowledge that male infant circumcision was outlined to Abraham and his descendants, and that gentiles were excluded, but believe the New Testament says it's just a matter of preference, and that gentiles could choose to be [[circumcised]] or not, or could choose to have their children circumcised or allowed to be [[intact]]. <b>These are erroneous views.</b>		[[Circumcision]] has been believed to be a "good Christian value" by a ''few'' Christians in different parts of the world, including the [[United States]], [[South Korea]], Africa and the [[Tuli\| Philippines]]. Christian advocates of male infant [[circumcision]] often cite the alleged [[Abrahamic covenant\|covenant between god and Abraham]] as outlined in the book of Genesis (e.g., the Old Testament), or believe that since the men of the Old Testament were [[circumcised]], that it must be a good Christian value. Still others acknowledge that male infant circumcision was outlined to Abraham and his descendants, and that gentiles were excluded, but believe the New Testament says it's just a matter of preference, and that gentiles could choose to be [[circumcised]] or not, or could choose to have their children circumcised or allowed to be [[intact]]. <b>These are erroneous views.</b>

	== Circumcision and coercing others to be circumcised ==		== Circumcision and coercing others to be circumcised ==

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-[[Circumcision]] has been believed to be a good "Christian value" by a ''few'' Christians in different parts of the world, including the [[United States]], South Korea, Africa and the [[Tuli| Philippines]]. Christian advocates of male infant [[circumcision]] often cite the alleged [[Abrahamic covenant|covenant between god and Abraham]] as outlined in the book of Genesis (e.g., the Old Testament), or believe that since the men of the Old Testament were [[circumcised]], that it must be a good Christian value. Still others acknowledge that male infant circumcision was outlined to Abraham and his descendants, and that gentiles were excluded, but believe the New Testament says it's just a matter of preference, and that gentiles could choose to be [[circumcised]] or not, or could choose to have their children circumcised or allowed to be [[intact]]. <b>These are erroneous views.</b>
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	'''Genital cutting in Christianity''' was rejected by the Church Fathers at the [[Council at Jerusalem]] which was held in or about 49 A.D.		'''Genital cutting in Christianity''' was rejected by the Church Fathers at the [[Council at Jerusalem]] which was held in or about 49 A.D.

	[[Circumcision]] has been believed to be a good "Christian value" by a ''few'' Christians in different parts of the world, including the [[United States]], South Korea, Africa and the Philippines. Christian advocates of male infant circumcision often cite the alleged [[Abrahamic covenant\|covenant between god and Abraham]] as outlined in the book of Genesis (e.g., the Old Testament), or believe that since the men of the Old Testament were [[circumcised]], that it must be a good Christian value. Still others acknowledge that male infant circumcision was outlined to Abraham and his descendants, and that gentiles were excluded, but believe the New Testament says it's just a matter of preference, and that gentiles could choose to be circumcised or not, or could choose to have their children circumcised or allowed to be [[intact]]. <b>These are erroneous views.</b>		[[Circumcision]] has been believed to be a good "Christian value" by a ''few'' Christians in different parts of the world, including the [[United States]], South Korea, Africa and the [[Tuli\| Philippines]]. Christian advocates of male infant [[circumcision]] often cite the alleged [[Abrahamic covenant\|covenant between god and Abraham]] as outlined in the book of Genesis (e.g., the Old Testament), or believe that since the men of the Old Testament were [[circumcised]], that it must be a good Christian value. Still others acknowledge that male infant circumcision was outlined to Abraham and his descendants, and that gentiles were excluded, but believe the New Testament says it's just a matter of preference, and that gentiles could choose to be [[circumcised]] or not, or could choose to have their children circumcised or allowed to be [[intact]]. <b>These are erroneous views.</b>

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			* {{REFweb
			\|url=http://www.cirp.org/pages/cultural/lewis1/
			\|title=Circumcision and Christianity: A Call to Christian Action
			\|last=Lewis
			\|first=Van
			\|author-link=Van Lewis
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			\|publisher=Circumcision Reference Library
			\|date=2000-07
			\|accessdate=2022-11-12
			}}
	* {{REFweb		* {{REFweb
	\|url=http://www.cirp.org/pages/cultural/glass1/		\|url=http://www.cirp.org/pages/cultural/glass1/

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	Here, Peter compares circumcision to a yoke that has been a difficult burden.		Here, Peter compares circumcision to a yoke that has been a difficult burden.

	In the 5th chapter of Galatians, it is written:		In the 5th chapter of Paul's letter to the Galatians, it is written:
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	Here too, Paul calls circumcision a yoke of bondage. It is stressed that circumcision is of no Christian merit, and that it is a mistake for Christians to believe that circumcision is a Christian virtue that will profit them anything. Indeed, here, Paul says Christ is worthless to those who believe they are justified by the law, and describes them as having fallen from grace. Above law and rituals, Paul stresses righteousness by faith.		Here too, Paul calls circumcision a yoke of bondage. It is stressed that circumcision is of no Christian merit, and that it is a mistake for Christians to believe that [[circumcision]] is a Christian virtue that will profit them anything. Indeed, here, Paul says Christ is worthless to those who believe they are justified by the law, and describes them as having fallen from grace. Above law and rituals, Paul stresses righteousness by faith.

	Paul calls out advocates of circumcision as people who don't even actually care about keeping the whole law themselves, but in boasting in the fact that they were able to convince others to do as they wished. In other words, more so than keeping the law to honor god, they were more interested in forcing the law on others in order to feel good about themselves; the whole point of keeping the law had lost its meaning, which was to honor god.		Paul calls out advocates of circumcision as people who don't even actually care about keeping the whole law themselves, but in boasting in the fact that they were able to convince others to do as they wished. In other words, more so than keeping the law to honor god, they were more interested in forcing the law on others in order to feel good about themselves; the whole point of keeping the law had lost its meaning, which was to honor god.

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	'''Genital cutting in Christianity''' was rejected by the Church Fathers at the [[Council at Jerusalem]] which was held in or about 49 A.D.		'''Genital cutting in Christianity''' was rejected by the Church Fathers at the [[Council at Jerusalem]] which was held in or about 49 A.D.

	[[Circumcision]] is believed to be a good "Christian value" by a ''few'' Christians in different parts of the world, including the United States, South Korea, Africa and the Philippines. Christian advocates of male infant circumcision often cite the alleged [[Abrahamic covenant\|covenant between god and Abraham]] as outlined in the book of Genesis (e.g., the Old Testament), or believe that since the men of the Old Testament were circumcised, that it must be a good Christian value. Still others acknowledge that male infant circumcision was outlined to Abraham and his descendants, and that gentiles were excluded, but believe the New Testament says it's just a matter of preference, and that gentiles could choose to be circumcised or not, or could choose to have their children circumcised or allowed to be intact. These are erroneous views.		[[Circumcision]] has been believed to be a good "Christian value" by a ''few'' Christians in different parts of the world, including the [[United States]], South Korea, Africa and the Philippines. Christian advocates of male infant circumcision often cite the alleged [[Abrahamic covenant\|covenant between god and Abraham]] as outlined in the book of Genesis (e.g., the Old Testament), or believe that since the men of the Old Testament were [[circumcised]], that it must be a good Christian value. Still others acknowledge that male infant circumcision was outlined to Abraham and his descendants, and that gentiles were excluded, but believe the New Testament says it's just a matter of preference, and that gentiles could choose to be circumcised or not, or could choose to have their children circumcised or allowed to be [[intact]]. <b>These are erroneous views.</b>

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	Here too, Paul stresses that circumcision has become meaningless to those who believe in salvation by Christ.		Here too, Paul stresses that [[circumcision]] has become meaningless to those who believe in salvation by Christ.
			Paul wanted to make peace between those who are [[circumcised]], and new believers for whom circumcision was no longer a requirement. While it is a mistake to believe that [[circumcision]] is a Christian virtue or requirement, having been circumcised as required by earlier laws was not an impediment to becoming a good Christian.
	Paul ~~wants~~ to make peace between those who are circumcised, and new believers for whom circumcision was no longer a requirement. While it is a mistake to believe that circumcision is a Christian virtue or requirement, having been circumcised as required by earlier laws was not an impediment to becoming a good Christian.

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	The New Testament warns Christians against those (Judaizers) who insist that they and their children must be circumcised in order to achieve salvation; he condemns them as evil charlatans who wish to do nothing more than deceive others turn a profit and boast while doing it.		The New Testament warns Christians against those ([[Judaizers]]) who insist that they and their children must be circumcised in order to achieve salvation; he condemns them as evil charlatans who wish to do nothing more than deceive others turn a profit and boast while doing it.

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	'''Genital cutting in Christianity''' was rejected by the Church Fathers at the [[Council at Jerusalem]] which was held at or about 49 A.D.		'''Genital cutting in Christianity''' was rejected by the Church Fathers at the [[Council at Jerusalem]] which was held in or about 49 A.D.

	[[Circumcision]] is ~~widely~~ believed to be a good "Christian value" by a few Christians in different parts of the world, including the United States, South Korea, Africa and ~~The~~ Philippines. Christian advocates of male infant circumcision often cite the [[Abrahamic covenant\|covenant between god and Abraham]] as outlined in the book of Genesis (e.g., the Old Testament), or believe that since the men of the Old Testament were circumcised, that it must be a good Christian value. Still others acknowledge that male infant circumcision was outlined to Abraham and his descendants, and that gentiles were excluded, but believe the New Testament says it's just a matter of preference, and that gentiles could choose to be circumcised or not, or could choose to have their children circumcised or allowed to be intact. These are erroneous views.		[[Circumcision]] is believed to be a good "Christian value" by a ''few'' Christians in different parts of the world, including the United States, South Korea, Africa and the Philippines. Christian advocates of male infant circumcision often cite the alleged [[Abrahamic covenant\|covenant between god and Abraham]] as outlined in the book of Genesis (e.g., the Old Testament), or believe that since the men of the Old Testament were circumcised, that it must be a good Christian value. Still others acknowledge that male infant circumcision was outlined to Abraham and his descendants, and that gentiles were excluded, but believe the New Testament says it's just a matter of preference, and that gentiles could choose to be circumcised or not, or could choose to have their children circumcised or allowed to be intact. These are erroneous views.

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	* [[Council at Jerusalem]]		* [[Council at Jerusalem]]
	* [[Catholics Against Circumcision]]		* [[Catholics Against Circumcision]]
			* [[Whole Christian]]

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	Actually, circumcision is expressly forbidden to gentiles in the New Testament. Whereas Jews adhere to the original 613 laws and commandments outlined in the Old Testament, called "mitzvots" in Hebrew, Christians are supposed to be saved by the blood and grace of Christ, hence the name "Christ-ian." At various points in the New Testament,<ref>The Holy Bible</ref> Christians are told to either follow the law, or be saved by the Grace of Christ alone.		Actually, circumcision is expressly forbidden to gentiles in the New Testament. Whereas Jews adhere to the original 613 laws and commandments outlined in the Old Testament, called "mitzvots" in Hebrew, Christians are supposed to be saved by the blood and grace of Christ, hence the name "Christ-ian." At various points in the New Testament,<ref>The Holy Bible</ref> Christians are told to either follow the law, or be saved by the Grace of Christ alone.

	In the early times of the church, there was bitterness between Jews who believed in the laws of the Old Testament, and Jews who wanted to be saved under the New Covenant, and who wanted to live in harmony with gentile believers who were saved by faith in Christ. Followers of the Old Testament, who were made to keep numerous laws and undergo several unpleasant rituals, had bitterness and resentment for followers of the New Testament, who were being spared old burdens. Paul and Peter are desperately trying to unite these groups in order to achieve harmony, but the issue of circumcision and keeping laws and rituals in the Old Testament keep coming up as points of contention.		In the early times of the church, there was bitterness between Jews who believed in the laws of the Old Testament, and Jews who wanted to be saved under the New Covenant, and who wanted to live in harmony with gentile believers who were saved by faith in Christ. Followers of the Old Testament, who were made to keep numerous laws and undergo several unpleasant rituals, had bitterness and resentment for followers of the New Testament, who were being spared old burdens. Paul and Peter are desperately trying to unite these groups in order to achieve harmony, but the issue of circumcision and keeping laws and rituals in the Old Testament keep coming up as points of contention. The [[Council at Jerusalem]] was held in about 49 A. D. to resolve these differences.

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	The New Testament warns Christians against those who insist that they and their children must be circumcised in order to achieve salvation; he condemns them as evil charlatans who wish to do nothing more than deceive others turn a profit and boast while doing it.		The New Testament warns Christians against those (Judaizers) who insist that they and their children must be circumcised in order to achieve salvation; he condemns them as evil charlatans who wish to do nothing more than deceive others turn a profit and boast while doing it.

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	\| Title=Circumcision is nothing		\|Title=Circumcision is nothing
	\| Text=But as God hath distributed to every man, as the Lord hath called every one, so let him walk. And so ordain I in all churches.<br>		\|Text=But as God hath distributed to every man, as the Lord hath called every one, so let him walk. And so ordain I in all churches.<br>
	Is any man called being circumcised? let him not become uncircumcised. Is any called in uncircumcision? let him not be circumcised.<br>		Is any man called being circumcised? let him not become [[uncircumcised]]. Is any called in uncircumcision? let him not be circumcised.<br>
	Circumcision is nothing, and uncircumcision is nothing, but the keeping of the commandments of God.<br>		Circumcision is nothing, and uncircumcision is nothing, but the keeping of the commandments of God.<br>
	Let every man abide in the same calling wherein he was called.		Let every man abide in the same calling wherein he was called.
	\| Author=Paul		\|Author=Paul
	\| Source=[https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+Corinthians+7%3A17-20&version=NASB 1 Corinthians 7:17-20]		\|Source=[https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+Corinthians+7%3A17-20&version=NASB 1 Corinthians 7:17-20]
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	\| Title=Vain talkers and deceivers		\|Title=Vain talkers and deceivers
	\| Text=For there are many unruly and vain talkers and deceivers, specially they of the circumcision:<br>		\|Text=For there are many unruly and vain talkers and deceivers, specially they of the circumcision:<br>
	Whose mouths must be stopped, who subvert whole houses, teaching things which they ought not, for filthy lucre's sake.		Whose mouths must be stopped, who subvert whole houses, teaching things which they ought not, for filthy lucre's sake.
	\| Author=Paul		\|Author=Paul
	\| Source=[https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Titus+1%3A10-11&version=NASB Titus 1:10-11]		\|Source=[https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Titus+1%3A10-11&version=NASB Titus 1:10-11]
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	\| Title=Beware of the circumcision		\|Title=Beware of the circumcision
	\| Text=Beware of dogs, beware of evil workers, beware of the false circumcision.<br>		\|Text=Beware of dogs, beware of evil workers, beware of the false circumcision.<br>
	For we are the ''true'' circumcision, which worship God in the spirit, and rejoice in Christ Jesus, and have no confidence in the flesh.		For we are the ''true'' circumcision, which worship God in the spirit, and rejoice in Christ Jesus, and have no confidence in the flesh.
	\| Author=Paul		\|Author=Paul
	\| Source=[https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Philippians+3%3A2-3&version=NASB Philippians 3:2-3]		\|Source=[https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Philippians+3%3A2-3&version=NASB Philippians 3:2-3]
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