Should a Christian be circumcised? Why? (or why not?) 532-1 - 7 - 5

In more recent years there has been a move to marginalize Jews by the media promoting male circumcision as child abuse. I believe in one article male circumcision was compared to female circumcision practiced in some Islamic countries. There is no comparison as male circumcision is done in a sanitary manner with sharp instruments whereas female circumcision is sometimes done with a sharp stone and represents a mutilation of the female genitalia.
“And he that is eight days old shall be circumcised among you, every man child in your generations, he that is born in the house, or bought with money of any stranger, which is not of thy seed. Genesis” 17:13

While circumcision may be a manifestation of a covenant between Jews and God, it makes sense medically; benefits include but are not limited to:

• A decreased risk of urinary tract infections.
• A reduced risk of sexually transmitted diseases in men.
• A reduced risk of cervical cancer in female sex partners.

Circumcision among the Gentiles is usually performed on the first or second day after birth. Among the Jewish population, circumcision is performed on the eighth day. Circumcision being done during the eighth day of a baby's life is optimum with respect to blood clotting, a point seemingly missed in the Gentile world.

In my opinion, male circumcision should be done for medical reasons regardless of religious persuasion. However if male circumcision is done through some desire to conform to Jewish beliefs this would be placing oneself under the law.