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Originally Posted by Toy Soldier
The vast majority of FGM is carried out in Northern African countries and has been going on for over 2000 years - since before the birth of Christianity, let alone Islam - so is almost certainly rooted in once-obscure tribal traditions, and would be going on in those areas regardless of the majority religion. Like a horrific "Christmas Tree", I suppose.
But let's not let pesky facts get in the way of a good bit of anti-islam rhetoric.
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Yes, FGM pre-dates Islam. That's a well-known fact. Because it's happening mainly in Africa (although it's going on all over the world) doesn't make it less important.
Here's a pesky fact for you. 200 million women. TWO HUNDRED MILLION.
Almost entirely Muslims. Nothing getting in the way of that fact.