holiday advice continued

First Time Mom asked.....
Reverend, Since you are getting questions from the congregation, I also have one. I am expecting a child in April, I would like to have him circumcised. Is this something that you can do? In my religion, we have to have this done on the 7th day after birth. I will be willing to travel to your location or to your church to get this done. Please advise.

n...n...n...now let me preach on it.....

dear first,
h...h...h...hell no. that's a big n to the o.
let me ask you a question. why would you want to scar this poor boy for life, no pun intended? you probably don't realize this, but the skin in that particular area has more nerve endings than in other part of the body, except the tongue. and i hope you wouldn't consider cutting that off too, loraina? plus, why would you want to start snipping off the extra length, before you even know how long it's going to be. in most cases, an extra inch would make the man a king. of course an inch less would make those same men a queen, but that's beside the point. ok where were we? during the world wars, the soldiers would spend weeks hunkered down in the trenches. the trench was the latrine, and without the means to bathe, the little soldier often suffered from various infections. it was noted that the soldiers circumcised, (because of religious beliefs) didn't suffer the same infections due to lack of hygiene. circumcision has become more prevelant and in some cases expected, but we live in day and time in which we have the opportunity and the means to bathe daily. in other words, take your time and make an informed decision about the snippity snip.
the rrw would recommend that you take a hard look at any religion that would expect a 7th day circumcision. in most cases doctors perform the 'simple proceudre' two or three days after birth, before any sensativity sets in. on a personal note my sister, the rrw was using his baseball bat seven days after my birth. if you're picking up what i'm putting down. why would you want to go and bench the young player right when he's just getting the swing of things, even if it is spring training? in addition your april baby will never be able to forgive you, regardless of therapy, for the ultimate april fool's day gaffe.
i do realize that there are certain religious rituals that you will need performed over your child's life, but i don't think i can help you out my sister. however, if your son turns out to be a daughter, and in 18 years turns out to be a foxy chocolate morsel, i think i can obligue.
peace out!