Female Genital Mutilation in Africa

Abstract

In this article, I will discuss the widespread occurrence of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) in African society and will then present a candid look at the prevalence of FGM in the African Church and its responses to FGM in the past. The health implications of FGM are grave and have given rise to widespread eradication campaigns in secular society. However, the church in Africa is still slow in responding properly to this situation. I propose that FGM is a violation of the God-given female body and should be eradicated in the Christian Church by forming ‘pledge associations,’ using appropriate education and alternative initiations rites.