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===Religion=== | ===Religion=== | ||
====Christianity==== | |||
Circumcision is not part of [[Council at Jerusalem| Christianity]]. | Circumcision is not part of [[Council at Jerusalem| Christianity]]. | ||
====Islam==== | |||
Islamic policy promotes [[Islamic_circumcision| circumcision of boys]], but the extent of the practice in the [[United States]] is not clear. | |||
====Judaism==== | |||
Although [[Judaism]] has a long-term requirement for circumcision on the eighth day of life, many contemporary Jewish parents, being aware of the [[pain]], [[trauma]], and harm of circumcision, are opting for a non-cutting naming ceremony, usually called "[[Brit Shalom]]". The [[Bruchim]] organization is encouraging synagogues to accept [[intact]] Jewish boys. The practice of [[Brit Milah]] is also declining in [[Israel]]. | |||
===Cultural=== | ===Cultural=== | ||