Religion

2012-02-11T20:27:57+00:00

Cock-sucking Jews, literally 11/02/2012 by Pete Darwin Youd think that in any context a man putting his mouth over a babys penis and sucking would be seen as outrageous by each and every person with sound mind, right? Wrong. The below image is of one of the most disgusting religious practices I can think of aside from female circumcision and child brides. Its called Metzitzah Bpeh, a circumcision ritual practiced by some Orthodox Jews whereby the baby is circumcised in front of an audience containing its family, and then has the remaining blood sucked from its penis by a Jewish practitioner, or Mohel. It has lead to many babies around the world contracting diseases such as herpes, syphilis and gonorrhoea. In some cases such diseases can lead to the permanent brain damage or even death of the infant. This is the kind of thing that makes me so angry with religion. In no other area of our society could we allow this to occur under any circumstances, but for when its done under the banner of religion. Its archaic, disgusting, redundant and inexcusable in todays societies. Yet, Im sure many religion apologist would brush something off, even this horrendous, while offering up the feeble argument that its their culture and customs, how can we complain? --snip-- There is no honour or dignity in holding onto the past. If we cant learn and evolve then were the ones who ultimately suffer. As an atheist, scientist and compassionate humanist this sort of shit I cannot and will not tolerate. It is our obligation as members of such an advanced and aware species to work towards increasing the well-being of all other humans and sentient beings, and remove as much needless suffering and death as we can. Rant over. http://thecaudallure.com/2012/02/11/cock-sucking-jews-literally/ Barbaric, archaic, and completely unnecessary, IMO. Your thoughts on this practice?

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As someone who was raised in a Jewish community edhopper Feb 2012 #1

I would not argue against your opinion that circumcision is not bad... cleanhippie Feb 2012 #2

I was trying to be nuetral about it in general. edhopper Feb 2012 #5

I have no response to that SaintPete Feb 2012 #3

Not good Angry Dragon Feb 2012 #4

Really could live without this headline on DU. elleng Feb 2012 #6

I tend to agree that it is a bit shocking, but it is an accurate description of the situation. cleanhippie Feb 2012 #9

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i've never even heard of this. this is not at all a typical part of a bris. unblock Feb 2012 #8

Two Men and a Baby Ezlivin Feb 2012 #10

edhopper

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1. As someone who was raised in a Jewish community

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Sat Feb 11, 2012, 04:33 PM

Feb 2012

I have to say WTF!!! Are these people insane?
I don't think circumsision is bad, ut do it in a sterile safe way.
This is just fucked up.

cleanhippie

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2. I would not argue against your opinion that circumcision is not bad...

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Sat Feb 11, 2012, 04:37 PM

Feb 2012

But I would argue that it is not good, either. It's pretty much unnecessary at all. It is only because of religious tradition that this practice continues. I feel it is yet another part of religion that needs to be left in the past, where it belongs.

edhopper

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5. I was trying to be nuetral about it in general.

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Sat Feb 11, 2012, 04:40 PM

Feb 2012

while saying how this spefically was disgusting.

The larger issue is a debate I do not want to enter.

SaintPete

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3. I have no response to that

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Sat Feb 11, 2012, 04:37 PM

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I am absolutely flabbergasted

Angry Dragon

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4. Not good

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Sat Feb 11, 2012, 04:38 PM

Feb 2012

elleng

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6. Really could live without this headline on DU.

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Sat Feb 11, 2012, 04:40 PM

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Story is awful, too, but the headline right in our face?

cleanhippie

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9. I tend to agree that it is a bit shocking, but it is an accurate description of the situation.

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Sat Feb 11, 2012, 04:43 PM

Feb 2012

Then again, this whole barbaric practice is a bit shocking too. Even more so than the headline.

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unblock

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8. i've never even heard of this. this is not at all a typical part of a bris.

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Sat Feb 11, 2012, 04:43 PM

Feb 2012

usually gauze is used to stop the bleeding!

judaism has a high place for health. for instance, i get a pass from fasting on yom kippur because not eating will give me a migraine. also pig products are fine for medical procedures such as heart valve transplants or insulin.

so the idea of a ritual that violates basic health principles is not at all the norm in judaism.

but hey, there are wackos and nutjobs in any religion, no exceptions.

Ezlivin

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10. Two Men and a Baby

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Sat Feb 11, 2012, 04:44 PM

Feb 2012

Hilarity ensues as two orthodox Jews try to raise a newborn baby in Manhattan.

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