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Surprisingly, many, perhaps most, circumcised men are ignorant of their [http://www.intactaus.org/information/functionsoftheforeskin/ lost function]. They may not know that they are circumcised. They frequently believe the fraudulent claims of health benefits and count themselves fortunate to be circumcised! Others may deny the obvious loss. | Surprisingly, many, perhaps most, circumcised men are ignorant of their [http://www.intactaus.org/information/functionsoftheforeskin/ lost function]. They may not know that they are circumcised. They frequently believe the fraudulent claims of health benefits and count themselves fortunate to be circumcised! Others may deny the obvious loss. | ||
==Etymology== | |||
''Circumcised'' is a Biblical term. It occurs 43 times in the Bible. The first occurrence is in Genesis 17:10. It also is used as a noun to refer to the Hebrews. | ''Circumcised'' is a Biblical term. It occurs 43 times in the Bible. The first occurrence is in Genesis 17:10. It also is used as a noun to refer to the Hebrews. | ||
==Legal opinion== | |||
Family Court Judge Sir James Munby ruled in the case of [[Re B and G (children) (No 2) EWFC 3| B & G]] that excision of the functional [[foreskin]] of the penis constituted "significant harm".<ref>{{REFweb | Family Court Judge Sir James Munby ruled in the case of [[Re B and G (children) (No 2) EWFC 3| B & G]] that excision of the functional [[foreskin]] of the penis constituted "significant harm".<ref>{{REFweb | ||
|title=Re B and G (Children) (No 2) [2015] EWFC 3 | |title=Re B and G (Children) (No 2) [2015] EWFC 3 | ||