It is a sad fact of life, that in today's "civilised" world we are unable to distinguish between what should be private and what should be public. Newspapers, magazines seem to fuel as well as serve the thirst of the common man for gossip. A sneak preview in to the lives of celebrities, politicians or any other public figure.
Because a person is in the limelight of the public it does not mean his or her entire private life should be disclosed. Recent, publications by the Sun of Prince Harry's photos in Las Vegas and by Closer magazine of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge (Prince William and Kate Middleton) are not a new and unique feature of what has become the modern culture.
Whoever, catches the attention of the public, whether he be an ordinary person or a celebrity, it seems journalists feel all is fair in the art of snap and publish. It is apparent that there is no compassion or awareness of boundaries or even understanding of consequences, after all we are in a godless society. It is, therefore,unsurprising that this Godless society, which enjoys absolute freedom and exercises promiscuity at every level, is treated to promiscuous journalism.
The art of journalism is a noble one, for with it lies the responsibility of reporting of events and trends within society at large. It is an investigative profession. But ultimately, it is there to serve society. How by splashing the private lives of individuals do you better serve society? Reporting is only worthwhile if the reported material effects society. How does the displaying nudity inform society other than increase the already passion-indulging individuals.
The Ahmadiyya Post, UK. By Muddassar Rashid. 15 Sept 2012
Muddassar Rashid is a frequent blogger and has a BSc in Physics and is studying for MSc in Photon Science. His interests include photography and mountain climbing. He has recently climbed in the French Alps. He lives in London is an Editor for The Ahmadiyya Post.
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