It is a pity for a religious leader like Imam Fatty to advocate against Family Planning. It is my utmost belief that neither Islam nor any other religion is against the use of condoms and other birth controls. The introduction of Fankanta, the Mandinka name for self protection, is a measure to curb the expontential population growth. Increase in the population growth without any corresponding increase in the resources to cater for them has negative repercusions. Famine, wars, diseases and other social vices are always associated with exploding growth in population. I am sorry to say that Imam Fatty, Babanding Drammeh are speaking out of sheer ignorance rather that preaching the words of Allah and Prophet Muhammed (PBUH). It is a choice we the younger generation have to make. The best thing is abstain from premarital sex. However, as good as it is, it's almost impossible. The only alternative is to use Fankanta. Safe Sex or no Sex!!! Adios ________________________________________________________________ Get FREE voicemail, fax and email at http://voicemail.excite.com Talk online at http://voicechat.excite.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe/subscribe or view archives of postings, go to the Gambia-L Web interface at: http://maelstrom.stjohns.edu/archives/gambia-l.html ----------------------------------------------------------------------------