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[quote=Anonymous]Throughout history of anti semitism, pogroms, holocaust, the inquisition, etc we tried to assimilate as much as possible, but there is one thing that is universal to all secular Jews and that's circumcision.  I do not believe in god or belong to a temple, however my boys were circumcised just like their father, uncles, grandfathers, and all of their male forefathers.  Circumcision marks the first period in the bible where we begin to identify as Jews, its a bond not just with god, but a tie between father and son.  Your husband has just as much say in this as you do, and you are denying him the option to unite your child to his ancestors. No one here really cares what you end up doing, I doubt that your son will care in the future, however if your son will ever decide to become observant he will have trouble reconciling not being circumcised and finding an accepting temple.  Please make your decision in private with your husband and family but remember that throughout history the most distinguishing feature that unites us as a community even when we were spread out in the world was circumcision.  [/quote]

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