Quote Originally posted by Raphael View Post
Uhhh, male circumcision is part of adulthood rite passages in Africa and has been for millenia.

Granted it happens when the boys are in their mid-late teens rather when they're 8 days old (and a several initiates die each year from infections from the more dodgey procedures)
I didn't know that but I can see how it could be. However, the focus here is on infant circumcision; though your exception is noted.