--- Lamine Conteh <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

> My concern is that Mr. Hernlund's western
> ideas might be of concern to our cultural
> beliefs.  This sensitive issue should
> be dealt with from a religious perspective.

Comrade,

Why do I suddenly have the feeling that you are
suffering from post-colonial paranoia, that the white
man wants to destroy this ancient African culture and
tradition?

This "sensitive issue" has roots that were solidly
embedded in the African way of life even before Islam
arrived. If you can cite religion as a reason, then
why is it not practised by the majority of muslims?

Alieu


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