Yes the rate in Islamic countries is higher but it is not unique to one religion or culture. Consider: "The truth is that almost no sizable race, religion, country or custom is immune from this vile crime.
Take Colombia. A South American Spanish speaking country that recently reported up to 100 acid attacks a year. The country’s population is 95 percent Christian and less than 1 percent Muslim. So would you blame the Christian or the Spanish culture?
Consider Cambodia. Located close to Vietnam, it reported approximately 100 acid attacks over a two year period. More than 95 percent of the country practices Buddhism with less than 2 percent Muslims. So much for Nirvana (a state of ultimate peace) I guess.
Or look at India. While actual numbers are much higher, a Cornell University study asserts that there were 153 acid attacks reported just in the Indian media from 1999 to 2010. The country is 80 percent Hindu, 13 percent Muslim and 2 percent Sikh (who are also not immune to such attacks). Many cases have been reported from Hong Kong and China. Even in Israel, a small country, a teacher and two students were burned when a Jewish family decided to bring the feud to school by throwing acid on their faces.
Count it all and you end up with approximately 5 billion people, adherents of five of the world’s largest religions, spanning over five continents. "
Yes the rate in Islamic countries is higher but it is not unique to one religion or culture. Consider: "The truth is that almost no sizable race, religion, country or custom is immune from this vile crime.
Take Colombia. A South American Spanish speaking country that recently reported up to 100 acid attacks a year. The country’s population is 95 percent Christian and less than 1 percent Muslim. So would you blame the Christian or the Spanish culture?
Consider Cambodia. Located close to Vietnam, it reported approximately 100 acid attacks over a two year period. More than 95 percent of the country practices Buddhism with less than 2 percent Muslims. So much for Nirvana (a state of ultimate peace) I guess.
Or look at India. While actual numbers are much higher, a Cornell University study asserts that there were 153 acid attacks reported just in the Indian media from 1999 to 2010. The country is 80 percent Hindu, 13 percent Muslim and 2 percent Sikh (who are also not immune to such attacks). Many cases have been reported from Hong Kong and China. Even in Israel, a small country, a teacher and two students were burned when a Jewish family decided to bring the feud to school by throwing acid on their faces.
Count it all and you end up with approximately 5 billion people, adherents of five of the world’s largest religions, spanning over five continents. "