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Noisy religious services and prayer calls

Apr 06, 2014 Letters

Dear Editor,
Recently I had cause to be on national television to discuss noise nuisance.  Then, realizing the importance of the topic as one who has been articulating on the subject for many years, and calls after the programme, I decided to pen a letter the print media to appeal to the authorities, and the people to take action against all noise makers, and for the people to develop bravado, and be fearless in making complaints and issuing statements for prosecution.
I spoke in the media about constant complaints from not only discos, dancehalls, shows, but unfortunately from noisy dancing churches, (with shoes on, contrary to example of the Beloved Mystical Master Jesus Christ) with evangelists and pastors screaming, for which even Christians will say God does not need that.  Then complaints from members in communities with Mandirs and also some Muslim Masjids screaming the Adhaan (Azaan), at all kinds of hours disrupting people, creating shock, and affecting children, according to calls from people.
I think we need to stop being insular in our thinking and look only at our singular enjoyment for noise and maybe fanatical love of one’s religion, and look at the bigger picture, as people of maturity and with respects for all.
People must have the right to enjoy their faith and practice their religion with due respect for others.  This is sacrosanct in the Guyanese constitution and the reality of our societies, as we are virtually a 100% religious minded nation.
All I am saying is tone the sound down, do not disrupt others who wish not to be disturbed, and let us live in harmony and love.
Roshan Khan

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