I have a friend who has struggled significantly with the trauma of his circumcision as a baby, and in the Bay Area, over half of parents are coming to the realization that circumcision is not a compassionate or necessary act of parenting. By leaving their sons' genitals intact, they are breaking a pattern of sexual trauma that has passed through generations.
Circumcision is held sacred by some people, but we violate baby boys and young girls when we don't ask their permission. We reduce their ability to experience pleasure, and we impact their lives in a traumatic way.
The laws in the United States protect women from this unthinkable crime; no circumcision of any kind is permitted on girl children.
But baby boys have no protection. Please help end the violence against them by exploring other ways to welcome your child into the world.
This site lists officiants for non-violent Jewish baby welcoming ceremonies, known as Brit Shalom: http://www.circumstitions.com/Jewish-shalom.html#CA
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