Dear Customers I received this brilliant argument on the treatment of religion or religions on our TV channels. I thank the author Joachim Diouf who took the time to write. This text is also available on senkto.org. Happy reading.
*** For some time, we are witnessing a resurgence of practices and behaviors misleading and very dangerous for the listener or viewer of Senegalese media. These behaviors are also not lately. But the extent they are taking is more disturbing. I'm not interested too in the private media but rather to those q'incarnent Radio Television Senegal (RTS). The latter, although doing a great job for his public sins or too often fail when it comes to the treatment of religious denominations. It should be noted in passing that the Senegalese are either followers of Christianity or Islam. Looking at the behavior of Senegalese radio and television as a whole and the RTS-interest here, we see easily indifference or even contempt reservation to the Christian community in Senegal. When the minister for religious affairs in the person of Bamba Ndiaye, referring to talibés, the problem of taking care of the latter lies in the fact that in Senegal we have a secular republic, which makes very difficult. While there would be no problems if this one was modeled on the Muslim. Since Islam is a religion well-organized. I will not allow myself to comment on that last sentence. But I'm right to be pessimistic and wonder if the minister will take one second to do something positive for the Christian community, except to amuse the gallery. This department also has no reason to be in a secular republic like Senegal.
Like So this minister, we can observe without effort, too negative treatment that our radio and television in earmark good Christian citizens of Senegal.
Doing his duty as a citizen should, and neglecting his duty, is typical of Catholic Senegal. Although the Christians of us, owe it to our neighbors and society enjoys a very wide precedence over personal or individual right, we should by no means lose sight of what is rightfully ours: our RIGHT. The right to equity, the right to equal treatment. This law, contrary to what many people think we are not given out of kindness or lent by some compassion or tolerance whatsoever. This right, we have acquired since time immemorial. Well before the advent of Moorish or Arab sheiks or the European missionaries. Social cohesion in Senegal before our secular republic, which is even the result of symbiosis Crop Serer, Wolof, Pulaar, Mandinka, Jools, and other Mankagnes. The fathers of our republic young Senegalese have opted for secularism or inadvertently, either by accident or through ignorance or thoughtlessness. They were quite aware that our common wish to live together finds his salvation in secularism. A nation where every citizen is to perform the duties and rights which they can fully enjoy, a nation in which the state guarantees the freedoms of all, where some freedoms should in no trampling of others. However
well before independence Senegal, a big something was added to our cultures and inked in our hearts and minds. And its mission is to support and encourage or correct certain aspects of our habits and customs. That something is faith in God the Father, Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit. It is also the faith in Allah and his prophet Muhammed (peace be upon him and hello).
This having been noted to return to public service whose attribute is the purpose of the RTS, it would have to be fair. One, two or three shows per week would characterize religion and that there is fairness. Other Advertisements, announcements or appeals must be in the category of ads, so pay. Religious events must have their seats or in newsletters or news magazines, and in religious programming involved or in special programs (when quotas are met) that can have a national interest.
Thus, it is time to clean house among the presenters of shows on television and national radio. It is unacceptable and should not be subject to exhibit his religious affiliation at the start or during a secular issue that is addressed in Senegal as a whole. To be precise (which is preferable), introduce, develop or enter into a religious issue not by Koranic verses, is to mark its guilty indifference in relation to non-Muslim listeners or viewers. And by the same token, a lack of respect and contempt for them.
Imagine for example, someone starts a broadcast (or other broadcast profane) by the following: "The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God the Father and the communion of the Holy Spirit is always with you. " Or in Wolof: "Na Barke Yèesu Krista sunu Borom, COFFEELLA u Yalla Baay ndigaale'b Xel ak ji-mu-Sell mi wey di ba faw yeen and AK.
Very nice formula! Is not it? What will the non-Christian who does not absolutely recognize this way of greeting? This Christian greeting, although nice, inspired and full of mystical, would sound for the listener or viewer as a Muslim blasphemy and provocation targeted. And we could easily imagine the anger and tolerance that it can provoke the Muslim parent.
This scenario, as we have seen, is a mere fiction. By cons, greetings high or full Islamic connotations abound in many secular programs at RTS. It is not uncommon to hear in "caxabal", "XEW XEW-u Demb," or "njegemaar" etc.. ... The presenter to make their profession of faith throughout the airtime. And without this gene or ulterior motive. Rather, the evidence of a notorious indifference and guilty about the one who does not recognize himself in this way to talk to Senegal. Which is yet in his right. We therefore need to be aware that in a republic as Senegal, the secular nature of it has not shaped over time. This means that no religion has furnished room to another. Secularism in independent Senegal was born with it. It is, indeed, a fair part of the nature of our republic.
In a show like "njegemaar" we would say that it is not desirable to collect a single point of view of a Christian on various topics of interest to the supposed common Senegal. It is preferred here, stick to soft microphone a ouztaz which to strengthen its connection, does that include the verse of the Holy Quran and Hadith. Christian viewers will feel he concerned?
Li-yoor it yoor "Francesca is more blatant. We note from the first minute that this disguised religious program is not intended for non-Muslims. While the double
respect for his faith and téléspecteurs or auditors requires the person who feels a duty to say a prayer for issuance of a non-religious make the outright before or after it and . You call it "off the air." Greetings Farewell and may simply be NEUTRAL.
If we take a look at the clothing, I remember this: it is neither legal nor proper to present the journal of the RTS1 or participate in a qelconque television as emloyé this house (rts) by exhibiting a clear religious affiliation. From this simple fact, in these emissions, the headscarf "ibadou" can not be accepted or tolerated. Each viewer of the RTS1 can make this statement simply because a suspect who is to flush out of a crowd, it may be too heterogeneous, carriers of scarves "ibadou" and show them close up. It's become all too frequent that it can not be fortuitous. Note in passing too strong presence of religious videos in the "Clip of the day" in "KINKELIBAA. Whether you allow me here to greet sincerely initiated this morning show.
And how are they about the lamentable AM Peex during the traditional military parades and civilian April 4. Words that sing the praises first marabouts caliphs and later to encourage the uninitiated to believe that these first played the largest roles in the Accession Senegal's international sovereignty.
To summarize all these reprehensible behavior, say kindly that it's total neglect very dangerous. These commentators and other presenters say proudly and smoothly: "do u Yoon sama, I'm fouées!".
Furthermore, we have, with pride and humble gratitude of the Abbe AL Ndiaye at the end of the show "the Lord's day": "Thanks for giving us 55 minutes of your precious time. Thank you very much. " But viewers of this show can say, 'No! It is we who you Thanks. Despite the poor means at your disposal, if they come down to the simple diffusion-and despite the indifference of the RTS technicians carractérisée by the quality of sound and image sometimes far below the property in relation technical and human resources to national television, you do a tough job. A team of clergy and lay people who give to their heart for his brothers and sisters in Christ should not be overlooked. And it will not trumpet or drum. But hold on! And cultivate this advantage perseverance.Car, I do not teach you anything, your reward is great. The Lord does not to deny or retract his promise. " Yet
2 hours weekly is not and never will be enough to inform Senegalese Christians about life and activities of their church. I did not get wind of the fact that they are demanding more airtime. This would also be justified. For there on the same string public PLETOR a Muslim religious programming. Coupled with other religious programs disguised calls too permanent for countless marabouts this or what it it. A Senegalese
met a fellow who expressed dissatisfaction with the quasi daily Muslim religious programs where Christians have more than 2 hours of airtime. He said this one: "The Christians of Senegal should be happy and grateful to have a (?) Show on RTS1, because Senegal is a Muslim country and Islam is a religion of tolerance". My anger was great! You surely understand me. And how much energy I had to call for him to understand that we live in a secular republic in which no religion can not be tolerated figure. And thus, Christians of Senegal can be tolerated. They must be accepted in the same way as any other citizen follower of another religion. Christians must simply be respected. That's it!
This fellow was making comments that unfortunately too many of his coreligionists in a low whisper, some, like the Minister Bamba Ndiaye, officially proclaimed by clumsiness and other ignorant sing it loud and clear that not even wants to hear. It must therefore be stressed here that Christians in Senegal can be considered as citizens of second rang.Ils are, they remain and will remain citizens full. Common sense strongly condemns and blames the fact that we allow some excess, invective or other abuses on a nice and good community under the pretext that it is one that makes no noise and does not complain all the time field. This phrase, "ah garaawul! Waa ji Amul problem ", which says a lot about the mentality of many Senegalese, is completely banish from our consciousness. At least when it sagit a religious community.
But I can not but express my astonishment and wonder about that, and these rivalries level of faith, the jostling comportementielles by exhibiting the highest and strongest possible religious affiliation; never did find almost French in emissions.
What does he think so here?
The presenter and reporters in French unless they are believers or simply unbelievers? Or are they complex or renegades? Or are they people who want to have a sense of professional and religious diversity of listeners or viewers, and by reserve duty with pride to be neutral while being good believers, atheists or even worse (s 'they want)?
I think and hope that, through these remarks, I do not violate any liberty or hurting some sensitivity. These are the only one invited to an awareness for the authorities of the RTS in particular, well-born souls and well-cultivated grounds in general.
So to those who can stretch his other cheek after a slap;
At the right hand gives the left hand without knowing it;
To him who can give his coat when he wants to take his shirt at the
can forgive 77 times 7 after seven sudden twist;
To one who can love his neighbor as he himself is loved by God;
to him that what he did for others awaits even the latter;
To him who does not complain at every turn;
In this one, therefore, give the respect and admiration he deserves. Only the ignorant or ungrateful think that it's "Nak fayda. For this one, we strongly demand, solemnly and simply RESPECT. Everyone can make the recognition that there is what he wants. But always respect. The latter can not be neither begged nor begging, or even received as a present. It is the merit that makes it freely. And this merit is alive, alive and healthy. He was born to live forever. Même dans les pires conditions d’existance.
Que l’on ne pousse personne à hurler, car se sont les oreilles qui en pâtiront. Que l’on ne ferme la bouche à personne, car ce sont les membres qui parleront. Que l’on ne pousse non plus personne à taper sur la table, car elle va surement se briser. Que ceux qui ont des responsabilités envers la société ne perdent pas de vue leur noble mission.
“Que ceux qui ont des oreilles pour entendre”, et bien qu’ils “entendent”.
Merci beaucoup pour le temps ci précieux que vous avez consacré à la lecture de la présente reflexion.
Diouf JOACHIM
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