Why does God hate Tattoos?

The fact that FGM and MGM are both often justified for religious and cultural reasons and both involve non-consensual genital 'operations' would seem to be very pertinent. I suspect that in arguing such procedures in each sex are "totally incomparable" you are just suiting your argument, not the facts.

You have been asked to quote where I have 'defined religion' before - and failed to do so.

You will note that I am not saying that FGM is a religious requirement but it is certainly practised predominantly within certain Muslim societies, and also exists within some adjacent Christian and animist groups, and frequently justified for religious reasons. Whether or not you claim that such practitioners are not really being religious is irrelevant to what they say to justify matters when asked since they believe it is (just as the burqa is nowhere mandated by the Prophet, or abortion is not specifically mentioned in the Bible). As we know, it has also been brought into the west. However male circumcision, or MGM is a religious requirement, being compulsory for Jews and is also commonly practiced among Muslims around the world. When performed for religious reasons, it usually symbolises faith in God. I hope that helps.

Which is exactly why it is best to first address those non-consensual medical acts which can be irreversible, and why FGM in particular is outlawed in so many places. That does not mean however that comparable practices ought not to be looked at, as I said at the very start here. Remember how just earlier you said "I admire your efforts to persuade people to stop doing harmful things to their children" ? This suggests you agree that genital mutilation falls in that category. So why are you still arguing?

I am afraid you attribute me far more optimism about stopping some of the more barbaric practices justified (among other things) by faith and glory to God than I would ever do myself. Although one of the first steps is to confront the mindset who deny the obvious and think non-consensual genital mutilation, justified by culture, tradition and religion is 'not so bad'. I am naturally pleased that you say that you don't need to be persuaded. If so, then I ask again: why are you still disputing matters?