I believe the real reason people have their newborns sons circumcised is because a group of people need access to foreskin? I really don't understand why this procedure is common place.
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Circumcised Christian here. In the U.S. the popularity of circumcision seems to be a combination of hygienic concerns plus tradition. Not sure who decided that Christians should adopt the practice. Paul wrote that neither circumcision nor uncircumcision avail anything, but that Jews and Gentiles are all one in Christ Jesus.
TL;DR: if you want to circumcise your kids for hygienic reasons you’re probably fine (so long as the doctor doesn’t botch the procedure), but you’re equally fine if you choose not to do it. Has no spiritual benefits whatsoever.