Politicians and Ghanaians have been advised by the Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference not to use religion as a political tool. Attempts in Ghana “to introduce and inflame religious passion in political discourse and activities” were denounced by the Bishops’ Conference. In a communiqué released following its annual plenary …
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A primary four history textbook has become the center of discussions after it emerged that it had content that in many parts listed disadvantages of religion, specifically of Christianity. The book, History of Ghana for Basic Schools, Learner’s Book 4, was authored by Francis Benjamin Appiah and Henry David Appiah. …
Read More »Check out this religion that removes six teeth to gain a ticket to Heaven
Founded some generations ago in 1961, the Legio Maria group of Christians believe in a toothless journey to Heaven. The religion with most of its members being in East Africa requires believers to remove their lower six teeth to gain a ticket to heaven. Just as the ancient Jews were …
Read More »VIDEO: Religious Affairs Minister outlines directives to govern religious activities
Samuel Kofi Dzamesi, Religious Affairs Minister, is outlining details on the directives and protocols that will govern the reopening of churches and mosques. This is in line with the president’s announcement on the commencement of Religious activities from June 5. President Akufo-Addo during his 10th address to the nation stated …
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Religion is the belief in and worship of a superhuman controlling power, especially a personal God or gods. These practices sometimes may not conform with our expectations from a ‘religion’ but they succeed in fulfilling what is expected of a religion which is uniting people because of the belief that …
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