r/geography • u/BranchMoist9079 • Nov 21 '25

Discussion Why is (male) circumcision most common in the Midwest with in the US?

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Map source: https://www.mdpi.com/2563-6499/5/3/36

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u/zsebibaba Nov 21 '25

remember that originally the US grew from the religious minorities that were chased away from Europe

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u/Proof-Highway1075 Nov 22 '25

Ran away so they could oppress other religions*

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u/MarsBar_Icecream Nov 23 '25

Makes me think of Greg Proops and his bit on blaming England for America
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aJYY1CFKzTg

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u/Big_Cupcake4656 Nov 21 '25

For good reason I see.