English – Circumcision – religious debate 2002

Introduction
The Muslims are therefore the principal religious group that practice male and female circumcision.
1. Religious debate among the Jews
A. The Bible
B. Recent debate
2. Debate among the Christians
A. The New Testament
Note here that Jesus doesn’t say that the circumcision comes from God, but from patriarchs.
B. Recent debate
3. Debate among the Moslems
A. The Koran and the Sunnah
B. Recent debate around male circumcision
C. Recent debate around female circumcision
CONCLUSION: TWO FUNDAMENTAL POINTS
1. The principle of physical integrity
2. Respect of the will of others