Pakistan Journal of Social Sciences

Year: 2012
Volume: 9
Issue: 2
Page No. 96 - 102

The Role of Media and the Cultural Education to Protect the Environment: Implications for Religious Perspectives

Authors : Noor Mohammad

Abstract: The role of media involves in the discourse of human civilization. Its significance is enormous for the environment and development without which the civilization is quite meaningless. Presently, it is treated as one of the sate machineries for the modern civilization. It can influence to the society in many dimensions and aspects. It is one of the fastest mechanisms that may change the society. It teaches culture to the people that include every aspects of the life. It is of course the part and parcel of religions. Different religions have different role for the preservation and conservation of the cultural heritage in the society. All the religions such as Islam, Hindu, Christian, Buddhist, Jews, etc. have equal guidance and supervision on the cultural matters in thedaily life. Even, Islam implies good order and good policies for the protection of the society from destruction. Islamic is regarded as the complete code of life and its teachings never compromise with any harmful activities to the society. Throughout the human history, religions including Islam played a vital role in promoting and supporting the good governance and emerged as an increasingly vital aspect of both private and public affairs. Islam also assets that nobody can damage and disrupt the environment in any forms for which the abuser will be punished in the world and the hereafter. Islam including all religions urges everyone boundlessly to live in harmony with others and nature and to act righteously towards a sacred duty to the soil, air, water, plants or animal, etc. as part of our culture. It ensures the environmental rights to all. These are the part of the cultural education as revealed in the different religions. The religions also emphasize on the morals which is also important aspects of our cultural life. It is noted that the media have been playing a critical role in this regard. This study will critically evaluate the cultural aspects of the daily life based on the different religions perspectives. A case study may be done at th department of media and communication with our relevant areas, the university of Malaya, Malaysia. Researchers should obey it for their own beauty and prosperous on this earth, their home.

How to cite this article:

Noor Mohammad , 2012. The Role of Media and the Cultural Education to Protect the Environment: Implications for Religious Perspectives. Pakistan Journal of Social Sciences, 9: 96-102.

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