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Originally Posted by Damien
I am finding it hard to really connect to any of the religion arguments being made in it's favour, probably not a surprise as am I an atheist. However, I can't get past the notion that it involves making an irrevocable mutilation to a child who cannot consent and will live like that for the rest of their lives, regardless of any later decision they take regarding their faith.
I don't think it's especially oppressive to say that it's not allowed without the adult consent of the person being operated on.
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I suppose technically the child and later the adult cannot express any religious freedom because of the 'promise' made for him at 8 days old ,so unless he makes like joey in friends and breaks out the super glue and luncheon meat he's stuck with judaism or Christianity