Female circumcision ...

[tooblue]

http://www.iht.com/articles/2007/09/19/africa/egypt.php

Why is such mutilation permitted in Muslim countries?

[Indy Coug]

Like with many customs in that part of the world, these practices are not part of Islam.

Though the practice is common and increasingly contentious throughout sub-Saharan Africa, among Arab states the only other place where this practice is custom is in southern Yemen, experts here said. In Saudi Arabia, where women cannot drive, cannot vote, cannot hold most jobs, the practice is viewed as abhorrent, a reflection of pre-Islamic traditions.

[marsupial]

If women started liking sex then they might start demanding a better performance from their husbands and when they didn't get it, they might start looking for it somewhere else.

[tooblue]

Originally Posted by Indy Coug

Like with many customs in that part of the world, these practices are not part of Islam.

Understood, never suggested it was ...that does not answer my question of why it is permitted in ANY Muslim country.

[YOhio]

Originally Posted by marsupial

If women started liking sex then they might start demanding a better performance from their husbands and when they didn't get it, they might start looking for it somewhere else.

I hope that's not true. I really hope that's not true.

[marsupial]

Originally Posted by YOhio

I hope that's not true. I really hope that's not true.

It's just my guess as to why the horrible practice got started in the first place.

[YOhio]

Originally Posted by marsupial

It's just my guess as to why the horrible practice got started in the first place.

Oh, phew. You're still talking about female circumcision.