Is it actually necessary?

Medical fanaticism is just as bad, if not worse, than religious fanaticism.

The prevalence of FGM greatly varies among countries of the world. The procedure is currently practiced in about 28 African nations, some Middle Eastern countries, among a few minority groups in Asia and areas that immigrant communities reside. Frequency rates tend to fluctuate widely.

Five initiation rites of passage practised around the world.

Evidence shows that the practice of male circumcision is on the decline and that there are many disadvantages associated with this ancient religious and cultural ritual. Some infants die following this procedure while others live with the trauma of the mutilation.