JAIN TV amplifies "Voice of Christianity" By J. John
It's been a long time wish of JAIN TV to start a programme on Christianity, on line with another programme it telecasts on the channel for Muslims. Two years ago Jain TV had contacted Fr. Dominic Emmanuel svd, to discuss the possibilities of running such a program on JAIN TV. Several meetings were held, but due to lack of programmes and lack of ideas with regard to the contents and format of the programme as well as problem of funding and other reasons, it was put on hold. It thus remained hanging in the air. All of a sudden, Fr. Dominic Emmanuel was contacted by JAIN TV to announce that they had already prepared a promo-ad for a programme called, 'Voice of Christianity' or 'Isa ke log' to be launched shortly. Mr. Joys Sebastian, one of the main persons behind executing the idea of the programme and also the producer of the programme contacted Fr. Emmanuel to get a response to his promo-ad. The JAIN TV President and owner Dr. J.K. Jain then expressed his desire to meet the archbishop of Delhi, Archbishop Vincent M. Concessao to get his blessings before launching the programme. Finally the blessed day to launch the first episode of 'Voice of Christianity'. Actually this was an inspiration of the programme on Muslims called Muslim Kal Aaj aur Kal, which is already being telecast on Jain TV for last year and a half. JAIN TV has created a platform for the Christians to raise their concern and problems to help them share their views to people of other Communities in India. This is a great opportunity for the Christians to have a voice, though limited, through the electronic media. It will also help Christians to make their point of view known and heard. It has fallen on Fr. Dominic Emmanuel svd to be the presenter (anchor person) of the programme. He also has the onerous task of single-handedly coordinating the show, having to plan and arrange for the panelists according to the topic chosen by him for discussion as well as doing the necessary research to formulate discussion questions. On June 16, 2002 the pilot episode was telecast. The panels of speakers for the discussion were Archbishop of Delhi Vincent M. Concessao, Bishop Karam Masih of CNI and Fr. George Tharayil, Principal of Don Bosco in Delhi. The discussion was on the conditions of Christian minorities in India. One cannot forget horrendous incidents that have taken place in Gujarat and are still continuing in the name of religion. So the second episode that went on air was a discussion on Gujarat carnage and Christianity which was telecast on 23 June 2002. The distinguished speakers like Fr.Cedric Prakash, Director of Prashant, Ahmedabad, Mrs. Jyotsna Chatterjee of Joint women's Programme, and Mr. Joseph Gathia, Director of Centre for Concern for Child Labour were on the panel which was again moderated by Fr. Dominic Emmanuel svd. The next two episodes will be devoted to discussions on the Health Care Apostolate of the Church and its contributions. In the 3rd Episode the panel consisted of Rev. Dr. Alex Vadakumthala, the executive secretary of the Health Commission of the CBCI, Sr. Sabita of the Missionaries of Charity and Dr. Vinod Shah, Executive Director of Emmanuel Hospitals Association which and is to be telecast on 30th June. Due to the immensely positive response received by JAIN TV from all parts of the country, they have decided to repeat the Sunday episode on Wednesdays at 8.30 am and on Fridays at 5.00 pm. These programmes promise to give more representation to Christian news and views to the secular world. This is only a small effort and though one knows that not many people may be watching JAIN TV, it is certainly a start, even though a small one. But let us remember that all great things have a humble beginning. The efforts of JAIN TV and the coordinating attempts of Fr. Dominic in undertaking this endeavor must be lauded. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-W-E-B---S-I-T-E-=-=-= To Subscribe/Unsubscribe from GoaNet | http://www.goacom.com/goanet =================================================================== For (un)subscribing or for help, Contact: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Dont want so many e=mails? Join GoaNet-Digest instead ! =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Help support non-commercial projects in Goa by advertizing!! * * * * Your ad here !!
