Jack

Cheryl, your lessons on circumcision for males closely resembles that which was told to me by the female mohel whom I mentioned earlier. Have you always felt this way about circumcision even before you circumcised your son? You do make a good point about it.

Cheryl, In your opinion, how much should be removed? Some think only a nick is sufficiant, while others say a complete removal. One female Mohel contends that a jewish male should have a complete removal and she takes it all. What is right?

I realize this is pretty late, but I found this conversation while doing a bit of research on Biblical views of womanhood: http://www.desiringgod.org/media/pdf/books_bwtd/bwtd.pdf. After reading through it, it seems that some of the comments here misrepresent Piper’s position; I’d encourage you to read through it just to make sure you understand where he’s coming from. Like he says near the beginning, “I would simply plead for the application of that great principle of good criticism: Before assessing an author’s position, express an understanding of it in a way the author would approve.”

I appreciate your sincerity in seeking God’s will, and may God give us increasing insight into how best to glorify Him.