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Senegambia
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 Posted - 16 Feb 2011 : 15:54:39
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Below is a piece from the pro gov't newspaper Daily Observer. I think this is just another nonsense. Only a waste of money. Another misplaced priority from the president's side..
How about organising competions that will stimulate young innovative minds among, for example, mechanics, masons and the like. And not some......quranic recitation! Just a thought!
Read on:
Monday, February 14, 2011
The Gambian leader, His Excellency Sheikh Professor Alhaji Dr Yahya Jammeh is organising a competition for the recitation of the Holy Quran and is pleased to invite the general public to take part, a media dispatch from the Office of the President has revealed.
The release reads:
His Excellency The President of the Republic of The Gambia Sheikh Prof. Alh. Dr. Yahya A.J.J. Jammeh (GMRG) , is organizing a competition for the recitation of the Holy Quran, and is pleased to invite the General Public to take part.
The competition will be organized every three months, beginning the first Friday of March 2011 which coincides with the 14th day of that month. The Gambia Supreme Islamic Council will conduct the competition and will set the criteria for participation and winning. A price of One Million Dalasis will be shared among the first four contestants.
The First Winner will go home with five Hundred Thousand Dalasis, the Second will receive Three Hundred Thousand Dalasis, the third will receive One Hundred and Fifty Thousand Dalasis and the Fourth Winner will get Fifty Thousand. His Excellency the President wishes you all the best of luck.
Author: Daily Observer
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toubab1020
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Posted - 16 Feb 2011 : 16:42:53
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In practical thinking you are right,however this is politics and as such is probably a good move. |
"Simple is good" & I strongly dislike politics. You cannot defend the indefensible.
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turk
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Posted - 16 Feb 2011 : 17:11:22
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| Why can't Gambians enjoy their religious rituals, practices? Why can't government provide financing for cultural, religious events? |
diaspora! Too many Chiefs and Very Few Indians.
Halifa Salah: PDOIS is however realistic. It is fully aware that the Gambian voters are yet to reach a level of political consciousness that they rely on to vote on the basis of Principles, policies and programmes and practices. |
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toubab1020
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Posted - 16 Feb 2011 : 17:38:34
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Ah... Turk pleased that you are back to your normal self and have recovered from the discussion mode that you found yourself enduring in recent times 
Governments in my opinion should deal solely with the matters that concern earthly needs of the citizens of their country,ie roads taxes,medical and health, education,imports exports and like matters ,religious matters should be dealt with by the religious structures that pertain to that country.
Religions deal with the SPIRITUAL health of those who choose to belong to one religion or another made by THEIR OWN PERSONAL CHOICE without influence from anyone,those who choose to "enjoy their religious rituals, practices" must be allowed to do so,but remember that others may not hold the same views.
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Originally posted by turk
Why can't Gambians enjoy their religious rituals, practices? Why can't government provide financing for cultural, religious events?
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"Simple is good" & I strongly dislike politics. You cannot defend the indefensible.
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Edited by - toubab1020 on 16 Feb 2011 17:42:23 |
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turk
USA
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Posted - 16 Feb 2011 : 17:53:40
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touby
I am often not pleased about your posts about 'discussion, conflict' etc, but i can't stop you posting rubbish, it is freedom of expression, even it is not much intelligent.
I would agree with you if this was government pressure on other's religions. Or, I would agree with you if government is dealing with a religious matters. I would agree with you if government is interfering with individuals' own personal choice. I would agree if it was only for ISLAMIC religion. But this is a cultural event. It is reciting Quran is like, competition of sports, football, music, beauty pageant, or science.
Religion is a social science. It is part of the society. While I am a liberal secular, i am not Stalinist secular and seek an opportunity to put pressure on religion folks. Do we have to ask why Christmas is a holiday? Why eids are holiday?
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diaspora! Too many Chiefs and Very Few Indians.
Halifa Salah: PDOIS is however realistic. It is fully aware that the Gambian voters are yet to reach a level of political consciousness that they rely on to vote on the basis of Principles, policies and programmes and practices. |
Edited by - turk on 16 Feb 2011 17:58:39 |
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Senegambia
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Posted - 16 Feb 2011 : 18:30:45
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Toubab, I can't say it any better than this! Not only did you get the message but you did so in it's correct context. Unfortunately, Turk is just not getting it.
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Originally posted by toubab1020
Governments in my opinion should deal solely with the matters that concern earthly needs of the citizens of their country,ie roads taxes,medical and health, education,imports exports and like matters ,religious matters should be dealt with by the religious structures that pertain to that country.
Religions deal with the SPIRITUAL health of those who choose to belong to one religion or another made by THEIR OWN PERSONAL CHOICE without influence from anyone,those who choose to "enjoy their religious rituals, practices" must be allowed to do so,but remember that others may not hold the same views.
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toubab1020
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Posted - 16 Feb 2011 : 18:58:19
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Turk, you know what I mean, I think that you are secretly happy to be the way you are being able to change from one mode to another,as if you are two different identities, nothing wrong with that as far as I am concerned,I just have a problem identifing which mode you are posting in,of course its your choice to post as you wish,I shall not post in such a way again as it is a personal thing that makes you feel uncomfortable.
Back to your posting "Religion is a social science." no it's not, it is a strongly held belief in a way of life, most often associated with a supreme being.
"It is part of the society." No it's not, it's a matter of personal choice for humans to choose religion or not choose religion,to believe in something or not to believe in something.
Do we have to ask why Christmas is a holiday? Why eids are holiday?
The answer to that question is one I cannot answer.
Turk, I am done on this I have said my piece and others can write theirs. |
"Simple is good" & I strongly dislike politics. You cannot defend the indefensible.
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Edited by - toubab1020 on 16 Feb 2011 19:00:01 |
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turk
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Posted - 16 Feb 2011 : 19:22:47
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Touby
To me it is a social science. It is more than an individual belief system. I have my own spirituality but I see different religions as a philosophy about the life. Religion are studied at universities as a social science. It is part of humanity. It is reflection of society and its social psychology. Religion has influence on collective behavior. It is part of social science. I do not see it as threat. It is part of society.
Senegambia
But based on your logic:
- We should ban religious holidays which are publicly fund. Why do I have to pay the salary of Christians who take paid day off?
- We should ban concerts or any other cultural events funded by government. Why should government fund entertainment, concerts? That is crazy.
- We should ban sports competition funded by government.
- We should ban Olympic games competition.
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diaspora! Too many Chiefs and Very Few Indians.
Halifa Salah: PDOIS is however realistic. It is fully aware that the Gambian voters are yet to reach a level of political consciousness that they rely on to vote on the basis of Principles, policies and programmes and practices. |
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Senegambia
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Posted - 16 Feb 2011 : 20:57:46
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| No Turk, we must not ban any of the things that you mentioned. This is about priorities and nothing else. |
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