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EPISODE · Jun 15, 2025 · 43 MIN

The First Snip: A Brief History of Circumcision

from Camp Gagnon · host Mark Gagnon

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 🏕️ Shoutout to our sponsor: Magic Spoon MagicSpoon: https://magicspoon.com/camp ✝️☪️✡️🕉️☦️ Religion Camp Merch: https://religion-camp.com 🏕️ Get Today In History Email Here (Free): https://camp.beehiiv.com/ 🎟️ 🎫 Comedy Tour Tickets Here: https://markgagnonlive.com Video Researcher: Kamal Puwar 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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