The First Snip: A Brief History of Circumcision

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CUT MEAT?! Today, we look at one of the most popular and historical religious practices: cutting off the foreskin. We will explore the origin of this phenomenon, its significance in various religions, and the theory behind why circumcision started… WELCOME TO Religion CAMP 🏕️

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Timestamps:

0:00 Intro

1:04 What Is Circumcision

3:34 Ancient Egyptian Circumcision

7:49 Circumcisions In Judaism

13:48 Brit Milah

19:15 Circumcision In Islam

27:10 Circumcision In Christianity

33:36 Alternative Theories on Circusions Origins

37:45 Kellogg's Theory on Circumcision

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