Bogadi

This reading is a series of letters to the editor where each writer expresses his opinion about the controversial subject of Bogadi. Christians say that the practice of Bogadi is wrong, arguing that Adam did not use this practice and that this practice is only used by people who do not know about God. Many letters are sent to the editor arguing arguing different points about Bogadi. Some say that it is not buying, others say it is. But there is a strong sense that the African people want to keep the practice of Bogadi. They argue that it is part of the marriage ceremony, just as standing on an altar and putting on a ring is part of European marriage ceremony. This reading shows us how much the introduction of Christianity affected southern Africans by questioning the morals of the peoples. The arguments made by the southern Africans along with their supports for their arguments shows us how the African written language and newspapers helped to communicate ideas and beliefs to other Africans. This reading shows us how the Batswana's cared about their beliefs and morals of their people, the same as Europeans did.