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Circumcision season is heating up again in the Philippines after Covid delayed the annual tradition by a year. One boy, 12 year old Caspien Gruta has endured a year of teasing due to his upcoming snipping. The procedure had been postponed because of a volcanic eruption and then the Covid situation. Caspien says he worries if he doesn’t get circumcised now, he will be shamed. The Philippines boasts one of the highest rates of circumcision in the world and many Filipinos regard the process as a crucial step for the journey into manhood. The procedure has started to become globally […]

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Circumcision season is heating up again in the Philippines after Covid delayed the annual tradition by a year. One boy, 12 year old Caspien Gruta has endured a year of teasing due to his upcoming snipping. The procedure had been postponed because of a volcanic eruption and then the Covid situation. Caspien says he worries if he doesn’t get circumcised now, he will be shamed. The Philippines boasts one of the highest rates of circumcision in the world and many Filipinos regard the process as a crucial step for the journey into manhood. The procedure has started to become globally […]

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Simply male genital mutilation.

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22 minutes ago, gummy said:

Simply male genital mutilation.

It would be if it’s forced upon them. But since they’re lining up for it on their own fee will, it’s their body their choice. 
 

And please refrain from knocking other peoples cultures down 

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35 minutes ago, 9S_ said:

Aren’t you supposed to get it when your a baby and not a teenager

I believe it depends on the Country and religion. Ideally done the younger the better.

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25 minutes ago, 9S_ said:

And please refrain from knocking other peoples cultures down 

A bit harsh this comment,he stated his opinion  and you seem to make something else out of it.

since we are there,what about female genital mutilation?Culture, and there fore ok?

Not in my book.

 

 

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8 minutes ago, birdman said:

A bit harsh this comment,he stated his opinion  and you seem to make something else out of it.

since we are there,what about female genital mutilation?Culture, and there fore ok?

Not in my book.

Whataboutism 

Based on the child’s testimony he seems elated and glad to go ahead and get circumcised so much so he’s lining up to get it. 
 

What right do we have to criticize his culture and call it a “mutilation”?

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