How an Ancient Ritual Became a Questionable Surgery — A Complete
Analysis
Non-Fiction, Parenting, Health
Date Published: October 14, 2024
Every year, millions of baby boys are circumcised, either for purported
health benefits, or for religious reasons. This book provides a
comprehensive and clear explanation of the risks and rewards of that
practice, which has significant effects on sexuality, psychology, and
overall health.
Drawing on 869 research references and firsthand accounts, Dr. Lipman sheds
light on the disparity between traditional views and contemporary medical
perspectives.
Whether you’re a parent contemplating the procedure for your child or an
academic in search of an in-depth analysis, Circumcision provides a balanced
and factual perspective on this widely performed yet increasingly debated
surgery.
In this groundbreaking, meticulously rendered book, you will learn:
• Why routine male circumcision does not improve a baby’s health, or
reduce the incidence of AIDs or urinary tract infections, as is often
claimed
• The secret financial incentives behind the six billion-dollar
circumcision industry
• That the pain of circumcision is equivalent to torture, and why
anesthesia is rarely used
• Circumcision’s significant physical and mental health risks,
including death
• Why both men and women enjoy sex more if the man is
uncircumcised
• That adherents to Judaism or Islam may not be required to ritually
circumcise their child, as is often thought
• Why not one medical association in the world recommends
circumcision
About the Author
Kenneth S. Lipman is a scientist with a sense of humor. He has a PhD in
Integrative (Holistic) Health, and an MS in psychology. He is a former
member of the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, the largest futures exchange in
the world. He meditates daily and is a recovering atheist. On weekends, he
often plays guitar and piano at music jams. He lives with his dog Joni
Mitchell in Berkeley.
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Ahem… “That adherents to Judaism or Islam may not be required to ritually
circumcise their child, as is often thought”? How does he figure this? My sister is a rabbi and I don’t think that this is one of those optional commandments. Genesis 17:10–14, reading: ‘And God spoke to Abraham saying: … This is my covenant which you shall keep between me and you and thy seed after you — every male child among you shall be circumcised. ‘