Thank you for pointing out that the FGM nick actually has lasting effects. I was not aware of that, and it's not something that I support. > The fact that it i

Thank you for pointing out that the FGM nick actually has lasting effects. I was not aware of that, and it's not something that I support. > The fact that it is considered a requirement in the Jewish religion for membership in the Jewish people plays a major role in the phychological well being of the child and adult, and as the parent comment has said this needs to be considered! And it should be. It should be considered just like stoning is considered, and thrown out as against modern principles (in most places, sadly not all). It should be considered, just like homosexuality should not have you burned at the stake. This is no different. I recognize that this is not a light decision, but it is a brutal act (with non 0% chances of horrible things going wrong) that has no physiological need.