The Benefits of the Male Foreskin vs. The Potential Harms of Circumcision: A Case for Legal and Religious Abolition

✝️📖 🍌 Revised to show/include that circumcision has been abolished in the biblical texts and also some religions follow it for no reason as no proof in their texts. Below is a revised version the paper, incorporating religious perspectives and biblical citations that support the abolition of circumcision.

The Benefits of the Male Foreskin vs. The Potential Harms of Circumcision: A Case for Legal and Religious Abolition

Written By ✌️💚🥑🍌 AvocadoJay23 | AdvocatingAvocado

Introduction

Male circumcision has long been practiced for cultural, religious, and medical reasons, but growing awareness of its potential harms has led to increased debate. The foreskin serves important protective, sensory, and functional roles, while circumcision—often performed without consent in infancy—can lead to irreversible physical and psychological consequences. Many legal and human rights advocates argue that circumcision violates bodily autonomy, and several countries have debated banning the practice. Additionally, a growing number of religious scholars and theologians, particularly within Christianity, argue that circumcision is no longer required and even goes against biblical teachings. This paper explores the benefits of the intact foreskin, the potential harms of circumcision, legal efforts to ban the practice, and biblical perspectives that reject circumcision as a religious obligation.

The Benefits of the Male Foreskin

1. Protection and Natural Function

The foreskin is not a superfluous organ; it protects the glans (head) of the penis from environmental irritants, infections, and dryness. Its natural lubrication and immune functions help maintain penile health, reducing the risk of irritation and other complications.

2. Sensory and Sexual Function

The foreskin contains thousands of nerve endings that enhance sexual pleasure. Its gliding motion during intercourse reduces friction, benefiting both partners. Studies suggest that circumcision reduces sensitivity, which can impact sexual experiences.

3. Ethical and Bodily Autonomy Considerations

Circumcision is typically performed on infants who cannot consent. Many argue that this violates basic principles of bodily autonomy, as individuals should have the right to make decisions about their own bodies. The growing “intactivist” movement advocates against routine infant circumcision, calling for legal protections.

The Potential Harms of Circumcision

1. Loss of Sensitivity and Sexual Function

Circumcision removes nerve endings responsible for fine-touch sensitivity. Many men who have undergone circumcision report diminished sensation, and some seek restorative procedures to regain function.

2. Medical Risks and Complications

Although often considered routine, circumcision carries risks such as excessive bleeding, infection, scarring, and, in rare cases, permanent penile damage. Given that it is usually performed on healthy infants without medical necessity, the risks outweigh any potential benefits.

3. Psychological and Emotional Impact

Some men experience psychological distress upon learning about the loss of their foreskin. Feelings of anger, resentment, and violation are common, particularly among those who believe their circumcision was unnecessary or harmful.

Unconscious Awareness of Loss: A Silent Recognition

Many circumcised males experience an early, instinctive awareness that something is missing—even before they fully understand what circumcision is. As young boys or teenagers, they may find themselves unconsciously trying to pull their remaining shaft skin forward, unaware that this motion mimics the natural movement of the foreskin. Some describe an unexplained sense of tightness, a lack of mobility, or a curiosity about why their skin does not glide as they intuitively feel it should.

This subconscious recognition suggests that the body inherently expects a foreskin to be present. The foreskin is not just an arbitrary piece of skin—it serves a functional role in providing gliding motion, sensory protection, and heightened erogenous sensitivity. The fact that circumcised males instinctively attempt to recreate this function, even without external influence or prior knowledge, highlights the innate loss caused by the procedure.

As many men grow older and learn more about intact anatomy, they begin to understand what was taken from them. The realization that their youthful attempts to restore movement were, in fact, a subconscious recognition of loss can be profoundly unsettling. This awareness often fuels the journey of those seeking to restore their foreskin, as they attempt to regain what was removed without their consent.

Legal and Human Rights Arguments Against Circumcision

1. International Human Rights Laws and Treaties

Several international human rights documents support banning non-consensual circumcision:

• The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) (1948): Article 3 states that “everyone has the right to life, liberty, and security of person,” which can be interpreted as protection against unnecessary bodily alterations.

• The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) (1989): Article 24 asserts that children should be protected from practices harmful to their health. Routine infant circumcision, when not medically necessary, may violate this principle.

• The European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR): Protects individuals from bodily harm and emphasizes the importance of informed consent in medical procedures.

2. Laws and Proposed Bans on Circumcision

Legal efforts to ban circumcision have gained momentum worldwide:

• Germany (2012): A regional court ruled that circumcision of minors for non-medical reasons constitutes bodily harm.

• Iceland (2018): Lawmakers proposed a bill banning non-consensual circumcision of minors, citing human rights concerns.

• Denmark and Sweden: Both countries have debated banning non-medical circumcision of minors, with strong public support.

3. Legal Precedents for Protecting Bodily Autonomy

Female genital mutilation (FGM) is illegal in most countries. Critics of male circumcision argue that the same legal principles should apply, as both involve the removal of genital tissue without consent.

Religious and Biblical Views That Abolish Circumcision

Circumcision has long been practiced in Judaism and Islam as a religious tradition. However, within Christianity and even among some modern Jewish scholars, there is growing recognition that circumcision is unnecessary from a biblical perspective.

1. The New Testament: Circumcision Is No Longer Required

The New Testament explicitly states that physical circumcision is no longer necessary for those who follow Christ.

• Galatians 5:2-3 (NIV): “Mark my words! I, Paul, tell you that if you let yourselves be circumcised, Christ will be of no value to you at all.” This passage makes it clear that circumcision is not required under the new covenant.

• Galatians 6:15 (NIV): “Neither circumcision nor uncircumcision means anything; what counts is the new creation.” This further reinforces the idea that circumcision holds no spiritual significance in Christianity.

• Romans 2:28-29 (NIV): “A person is not a Jew who is one only outwardly, nor is circumcision merely outward and physical. No, a person is a Jew who is one inwardly, and circumcision is circumcision of the heart, by the Spirit, not by the written code.” This passage shifts the focus from physical circumcision to spiritual devotion.

2. The Council of Jerusalem: Abolishing Circumcision for Christians

In Acts 15, early Christian leaders debated whether new converts needed to be circumcised. The conclusion, led by Peter and James, was that circumcision was not necessary for salvation.

• Acts 15:19-20 (NIV): “It is my judgment, therefore, that we should not make it difficult for the Gentiles who are turning to God. Instead, we should write to them, telling them to abstain from food polluted by idols, from sexual immorality, from the meat of strangled animals and from blood.” Circumcision was deliberately excluded from the requirements for new believers.

3. Modern Jewish Perspectives Against Circumcision

Some Jewish scholars argue that circumcision is not required in modern times and advocate for Brit Shalom, a non-cutting alternative to the traditional Brit Milah. Organizations such as Jews Against Circumcision and Beyond the Bris promote bodily integrity while respecting Jewish identity.

4. Islam and Circumcision

Although circumcision is widely practiced in Islam, it is not explicitly commanded in the Quran. Some Islamic scholars argue that circumcision is a cultural tradition rather than a religious mandate, and a growing number of Muslim parents are choosing to forgo the practice.

Conclusion

The male foreskin serves important protective and sensory functions, while circumcision—when performed without medical necessity—poses ethical, physical, and psychological risks. Legal efforts to ban circumcision are increasing, supported by human rights laws that emphasize bodily autonomy and informed consent. Additionally, biblical teachings, particularly in the New Testament, make it clear that circumcision is no longer required for spiritual salvation. Religious and ethical perspectives are evolving, and societies must reconsider the practice in light of modern medical knowledge, human rights principles, and scriptural interpretations. Moving forward, education and legal protections should ensure that individuals have the right to make informed decisions about their own bodies.

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Wholeness is Strength.

“Wholeness is Strength. Consent is Sacred. The Foreskin is a Blessing.”

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Religious & Biblical Abolition:

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Medical & Ethical Awareness:

#ForeskinFacts #MaleGenitalMutilation #MedicalEthics #InformedConsent #HumanRights

Legal & Advocacy Movement:

#BanCircumcision #ProtectChildren #BodilyAutonomy #GenitalIntegrityAct #NoConsentNoCut

Community & Support:

#RestoringWhatWasLost #ForeskinRestoration #HealingFromCircumcision #MenDeserveChoices #AdvocatingAvocado

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