"My speech at the event organized by the State Committee for Work with Religious Organizations ahead of National Press Day is no coincidence. Since February this year, APA Media Group has been cooperating with the State Committee as a media partner. During this short period, we have implemented 21 episodes of the television project titled 'Iman.' These programs are broadcast on APA Media Group's social media platforms, including APA TV cable television," Director General of APA TV Orkhan Mammadli said at the conference titled "Presentation of Religious Issues in the Media: Shared Responsibility in Preserving Religious Stability," held in Gusar, APA reports.
He stated that the joint work of the State Committee and APA Media Group has been successful.
"I say this based on the feedback and reactions. These programs address issues rooted in national and spiritual values, strengthen the institution of the family, promote love for our country and our tolerant society, and emphasize hard work and compassion," he said.
According to Orkhan Mammadli, religious stability is not ensured solely through the activities of state institutions. He noted that alongside religious figures, scholars, and law enforcement agencies, journalists and the media also play a significant role.
The APA TV Director General stressed that religious topics and spiritual discussions require responsibility and trust.
"The way an idea is presented is very important. In this regard, we as the media bear great responsibility. Religious and spiritual topics shape people's attitudes toward one another, their decisions, and the steps they take. Therefore, every word spoken on religious matters carries public responsibility.
This means that religion encourages people to think. If it encourages reflection, then we must choose our direction in a way that benefits our society. Values are not formed in a single day, nor are they lost in a single day. They are first preserved by the family, through upbringing and culture, while for society, religion and faith play this role. And of course, the media is the key factor in guiding all of these correctly.
Sometimes people create an imbalance by placing the media and religion on opposite sides of the scale. The media is against ignorance, not against sound ideas and religion. Many of our theologians and religious figures are regularly invited to television programs, where they contribute to the promotion of values, enlightenment, and science," he added.
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