Today we don't argue much about circumcision in the church, but we do make much of similar things. We like to judge a person based on their outward appearances but we have no idea what is in their hearts.
The apostles made it clear in this chapter that they believed we are saved through the grace of the Lord Jesus, period. I suggest we all cry out for His grace today and stop making much of little things.
You put it well. I hadn't thought of it that way, but foreskin was at the forefront of a lot of discussion. As much as we make of being fruit inspectors to verify the validity of another's Christian walk, I am guessing no one was spot checking the congregation with regard to the topic de jure.
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