[Theo]

The U.S. stands alone as the only country in the world (including developed, developing and undeveloped countries) where neonatal nonreligious circumcision is routine for physicians and their unwitting patients

I would have thought that this is practiced in Israel. Is that not true, or is Israel not considered a country?

[Cecily]

The Muslims circumcize males babies. Unfortunately, some do it to females is well, which really is barbaric genital mutilation.

[whd23]

I would have thought that this is practiced in Israel. Is that not true, or is Israel not considered a country?

It's all about reading comprehension:

"The U.S. stands alone as the only country in the world (including developed, developing and undeveloped countries) where neonatal nonreligious circumcision is routine for physicians and their unwitting patients"

[FreedomCalls]

It is also standard practice in Muslim countries. Most people aren't aware that Islam, not just Judaism, requires male circumcision.

http://www.circlist.com/rites/moslem.html

http://www.emro.who.int/Publications/HealthEdReligion/CircumcisionEn/Chapter1MaleCircumcision.htm

The circumcision of male children is a central feature of both Judaism and Islam. It is also important in many African and New World cultures.

[BabsC]

The operative word here is nonreligious.