CIRCUMCISION AND HIV/AIDS AS A CURE OR PREVENTIVE?–CONT. PART 3

Circumcision and other religious groups:


Hinduism- In Hinduism not being circumcised is part of the Hindu religious identity.

Buddhism-Buddhism consistently emphasizes compassion and asks followers to practice harmlessness and to avoid extremes of asceticism or self mortification. Buddhism teaches that-an opportunity to become a Buddha is open to every living being that chooses to follow the eight-fold path to enlightenment that forms the important Buddhism symbol- the eight-spoke wheel or chakra which denotes the Eight-fold path to a virtuous life as taught by Buddha. Among other symbols which are significant in Buddhism are the lotus flower, stupa, mandalas and certain physical characteristics of the Buddha. These symbols may be an iconic or centered around the physical image of Buddha.

Therefore it seems clear that, circumcision in other religions is not that popular, as the golden rule suggests.

The Golden Rule in Six Religions:

Islam:
No one of you is a believer until he loves for his brother what he loves for himself.

Taoism:
Regarding your neighbor’s gain as your own gain, and regard your neighbour's loss as your own loss.

Christianity:
All things whatsoever you would that men should do unto you, do ye even so unto them, for this is the law and the prophets.

Hinduism:
That is the sum of duty; do naught to others which if done to thee, would cause thee pain.

Confucianism:
Is there any one maxim which ought to be acted upon throughout one's life? Surely the maxim of loving-kindness is such. Do not unto others what you would not they should do unto you.

Buddhism:
Hurt not others with that which pains you.

*****TO BE CONTINUED****** "Male circumcision as a tradition/or cultural practice".