Monk at the Abbey of Keur Moussa in Senegal
"We do not speak of tolerance, because when you say tolerance, it is as if you do not like the other person, you do not accept them, you merely tolerate what they do. But let us say, we let everyone express himself, live one's faith, and no one is upset or feels awkward. That is how they get on."
Gardener and Service worker at Fadidi Niombato, Sokone
"Frédéric is my friend, the two of us live together, muslim and chistian, we share everything."
Catholic students at the Université Cheik Anta Diop de Dakar
"We have never experienced interreligious conflict because the communities, whether muslims or catholics live together peaccefully which is encouraged by certain cultural and customary values that are often more important."
Chaplain at the university, schools and institutes in Dakar and dominican friar at Saint Dominique de Dakar
"It is true that in this cohabition there can be difficulties and tensions. But every time the authorities intervene, every time the religious leaders speak up, everyone comes to their senses."
Muslim citizen in Dakar
"Before being muslim or christian we are all, we are first Senegal."