In Oregon, an interesting case involving circumcision is worming its way through the legal process. Here’s the factual background:
Mother and Father divorced and, after multiple custody battles, Father ended up with custody of Child. Father recently converted to Judaism and wants Child to do the same. To do this, Child must be circumcised. Mother is Russian Orthodox and Child was raised Russian Orthodox. Mother does not want Child to be circumcised, Father does, and each side claims that Child supports their side. Mother is seeking custody based on the circumcision or an injunction barring Father from having Child circumcised.
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