Cú Chulainn

so the claim that parents have the right to mutilate their children in this way is a radically pre-Enlightenment, anti-rational, and chauvinistic one. if you believed in the religion you would be more confident that jewish sons would embrace it when they come of age.

If it were mutilation, you’d be right. As for my faith, you know nothing. How dare you try to tell me I don’t believe?!?

if you believed your faith were compelling you wouln't feel obliged to deny jewish boys the choice to adhere to its tenets. there's no reason a man cannot be circumcised at 18 if he believes his relation to God depends on it.

If you knew anything about Judaism, you’d know that a Brit Milah must happen on the eight day of life. This may only be postponed for medical reasons.

I aim to be as observant as possible. If I am to like my life according to Halacha, I cannot not have my sons circumcised.

ok, so that means discussion ends here. thanks for being so open and forthcoming about your beliefs.

I’d also like to point out that not circumcising them would exclude them from partaking in any of the religious activities, particularly in Orthodox communities, since they would not be a part of the covenant. Although I will concede that opinions are somewhat varied on this.