> why did GOD command the children of Israel to do it as a sign?
bc half the time, the ancient Hebrews were hearing from Satan when they thought they were hearing from God.
btw, did you listen to your son screaming when they did the "procedure"?
Asian countries are notably apathetic now too. Maybe, just too many decades under the socialist/communist yoke to really have a clue what is happening or why it even matters.