Quote Originally Posted by Gibbonator View Post
No, not in the sense of irreparably damaging an essential function of the body. His willy still works; if it's been severed completely, it doesn't (obviously). However, this is really a question of semantics so if circumcision is included in your understanding of the definition of 'mutilation' then I'm prepared to cede that point. What is perhaps a more pertinent question is whether or not such things can be justified.


Actually it can have strong religious significance and, in Judaism at least, is essential to be a part of the the covenant with God.
Sorry. Religious views (while generally worthy of respect) do not equate need.
And unless you're here on a biblical sting operation to see all us women put to death, you might want to look at what Leviticus says about women using attacks to the groin even in the defence of her husband. We're to be put to death for it.

In other words, biblical verse does not equal absolute and final authority.