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The First Snip: A Brief History of Circumcision

6/15/2025
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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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