Circumcision is psychologically damaging, good for children, barbaric, and a vital tradition - all at the same time.
The decision by a German judge to effectively ban the practice in June reignited an age-old debate over whether or not it is right to remove the male foreskin.
On Monday, a new American study claimed the health benefits of outweighed the risks, saying it may prevent diseases like HIV and has no negative effect on sexual satisfaction.
But the procedure, normally practised in Jewish and Muslim communities, remains controversial.
What do you think about circumcision? Our bloggers, Jeremy Newmark of the Jewish leadership council and Paul Livingston, a trainee barrister, see if they can change your mind.