Reply #18: As long as they want it, I see it as less of an issue

[KurtNYC]

There are a lot of religious practices I disagree with but I do believe in general freedom of religion. I knew it was a jewish tradition; didn't know it was a muslim practice though.

To be less vague than my thread headline -- I think we should move away from this being something that is still common enough that it is done without consent of the parents, etc. to something that is done only when asked for and only when the patients or guardian are advised of the risks involved. In other words, the way every other procedure is regulated.