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        "id": 1505478,
        "msgid": "temple-as-a-tv-setting-1447893297",
        "date": "2004-07-13 00:00:00",
        "title": "Temple as a TV setting?",
        "author": null,
        "source": "JP",
        "tags": null,
        "topic": null,
        "summary": "Temple as a TV setting? From Kompas The Indonesian Educational Television (TPI) station aired on Thursday, May 25, a program called Gentayangan (Roaming) set at Masceti Temple in Gianyar, Bali. The program was a \"test of courage\". As a Hindu, I was both disappointed and angered by this program, because a temple is a holy place where Hindus pray to God. TPI management argues that they got permission from the temple keeper, and do not seem concerned about the feelings of Hindus.",
        "content": "<p>Temple as a TV setting?<\/p>\n<p>From Kompas<\/p>\n<p>The Indonesian Educational Television (TPI) station aired on<br>\nThursday, May 25, a program called Gentayangan (Roaming) set at<br>\nMasceti Temple in Gianyar, Bali. The program was a \"test of<br>\ncourage\". As a Hindu, I was both disappointed and angered by this<br>\nprogram, because a temple is a holy place where Hindus pray to<br>\nGod.<\/p>\n<p>TPI management argues that they got permission from the temple<br>\nkeeper, and do not seem concerned about the feelings of Hindus.<br>\nWhy doesn't TPI set a cultural or religious program at a temple,<br>\nfor example?<\/p>\n<p>As a national television station, TPI should air programs that<br>\nfoster mutual appreciation of the different faiths that are<br>\npracticed here.<\/p>\n<p>The station should stop using temples for programs that are<br>\nabout mysticism. Nobody wishes to see their religious place used<br>\nin such a way. It must also be borne in mind that a temple<br>\nbelongs to all Hindus, not just its keeper.<\/p>\n<p>PUTU BK<br>\nJakarta<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/temple-as-a-tv-setting-1447893297",
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