Re: Interbeing/Circumcision

Am 28.02.02, Aidan Grey yscrifef:

> >
> >Though, it's actually, NOT YOU, but Mr. Padraic Brown and Mr. Aidan Grey,
> >who need to apologise. I'm absolutely sure you didn't intend to raise this
> >flaming war.
Thank you, Aidan. I wasn't even _thinking_ of any of the several
religions that practice this thing. I was thinking more along the
lines of Average Americans's entirely secular barbarity. I won't
discuss my views on the religions that do things like this
publicly, for I respect the fraternal community here.

Padraic.

>    And what do I have to apologize for? I said I thought it was a horrible
> practice, EXCEPT in the case of religion. Judaism has a good reason for
> performing them, but most circumcised men aren't Jewish - hence, they were
> circumcised without a religious reason. I think you should read more
> carefully before you start accusing people of flaming. You have flamed far
> more than either Padraig or myself did. Further, it's generally
> acknowledged that if someone uses rant markers (as in Padraig's post), you
> are dealing with very personal issues and shouldn't be offended if you
> disagree.
>
>    Get a clue.
>
>    Aidan
>
Gwerez dah, chee gwaz vaz, ha leal.