Fellow List Memebers, I have observed with interest the debates and comments on this subject matter and would like to share with you the result of my observation. The issue of religion and faith,like ethnicity,national origin,and political affiliation is always a sensitive matter,and therefore requires caution when dealing with it. Bearing this in mind,I appeal to everyone to reflect back to our debates and comments regarding what happened in Nigeria recently and how things got out of hand with the introduction of Sharia. In my opinion,we should learn to respect each other, be tolerant of each other,and watch the language we use on one another.We will always have diversity in opinions and affiliations,thereby necessitating accomodating each other in a decipline manner. I have no problem with religious posting on the L,as it is an open platform on which we can debate and express our views on topics of interest to us in a decipline and respectable manner. Regarding the politics in the Gambia,I know that most of us has a problem with the way things are at home,in terms of the government and the head of state,but the reality is that they are there and we have to deal with them one way or the other.We should engage them not forgetting that engagement is not involvement or participation. With these understanding,we stand to forster a better relationship and will create an environment of peace and stability. Chi Jaama Beran ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe/subscribe or view archives of postings, go to the Gambia-L Web interface at: http://maelstrom.stjohns.edu/archives/gambia-l.html ----------------------------------------------------------------------------