To snip or not to snip..?

[Bathsheba]

The Christains of sub-Saharan Africa who perform FGM would argue that it's part of their faith.

I wonder if they follow the Old or the New Testament? I've always assumed that Christians (being followers of the word of Christ) follow the New Testament in which is says:

"It is those who want to make a good showing in the flesh that would compel you to be circumcised, and only in order that they may not be persecuted for the cross of Christ. For even those who receive circumcision do not themselves keep the law, but they desire to have you circumcised that they may glory in your flesh. But far be it from me to glory except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by which the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world. For neither circumcision counts for anything, nor uncircumcision, but a new creation. Peace and mercy be upon all who walk by this rule, upon the Israel of God." Galatians 6:12-16.

"Look out for the dogs, look out for the evil-workers, look out for those who mutilate the flesh. For we are the true circumcision, who worship God in spirit, and glory in Christ Jesus, and put no confidence in the flesh." Philippians 3:2-3.


I guess I'm not overly familiar with the Bible but I've never heard of FGM within its teachings... I could have missed something though.

Damo: I'm not trying to sway anyone to my way of thinking mate I said my opinions were my own. It seems like you are preferring my opinion was changed so that it was in line with your own?