The first meaning is that an area where religion of Mali came from.
In the first decade of independence, religion and ethnicity came to dominate the country's politics.
What were usually asides, about life, religion, art, politics, had come to dominate the story.
"So when religion and government come together, that will affect art very much."
Reagan's religion, in turn, comes across as important, but quirky.
"It is impressive to see that all the people no matter what their religion have come together in Rome," she said.
In the 16th century the Protestant religion came under pressure.
But in my book, religion comes second to personal safety.
She's been out a lot, and I think her special religion came and went, died on the vine while she was away.
"This is where religion or poetry comes into it," he said.