Religious body modification
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In Judaism, circumcision is a physical sign of the eternal covenant between God and the Jewish people. Body tattooing is a sacred act for Māori people, as well as Thai Buddhists. Sikhs grow out their hair as a sign of appreciation for how the Creator made our bodies. Why we have these practices, and what does it mean for the faithful to alter their appearance for God?
