Lessons from two Ghanaian women who attacked church leaders

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• James Kwaateng 1 month ago

  Well-written and analyzed. I hope readers will learn lessons from the piece and weigh public outrage against respect and effective communication.

  Well-written and analyzed. I hope readers will learn lessons from the piece and weigh public outrage against respect and effective communication.

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• joebowy 1 month ago

  The most useless article i have read in recent times. Why comparing apple and watermelon? is it because both are fruits. The two women spoke about completely different issues. Otchere, is it because they are women?

  The most useless article i have read in recent times. Why comparing apple and watermelon? is it because both are fruits. The two women spoke about completely different issues. Otchere, is it because they are women?

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• AKURUGU FRAFRA 1 month ago

  Mr joebowy , this intelligent and well-written piece of reflection is for YOU "the most useless article" because you are the MOST STUPID reader on GhanaWeb, INCAPABLE of reflection, intelligence and compréhension.
  It is unf ...
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  Mr joebowy , this intelligent and well-written piece of reflection is for YOU "the most useless article" because you are the MOST STUPID reader on GhanaWeb, INCAPABLE of reflection, intelligence and compréhension.
  It is unfortunate that Internet nowadays permits any IDIOT to post comments on intelligent aricles when, in former times, only people with brains could have their comments published in newspapers like Graphic or Ghanaian Times.
  OFUI, kwashiator!!

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• Ivory Mensah 1 month ago

  The time has come for blacks getting it clear that so called pastors and men of God are thieves and confident tricksters.

  The time has come for blacks getting it clear that so called pastors and men of God are thieves and confident tricksters.

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• Mawuetornam 1 month ago

  Harlots in the CHURCH! THAT IS WHY WE USUALLY KICK THEM OUT. Praise Jesus!

  Harlots in the CHURCH! THAT IS WHY WE USUALLY KICK THEM OUT. Praise Jesus!

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• KWABENA KASAPREKO. 1 month ago

  ALL THOSE NUMEROUS CHURCHES IN GHANA, ARE JUST THERE TO DECEIVE INNOCENT AND IGNORANT CITIZENS OF THE COUNTRY, OF THEIR HARD EARNED MONIES. JESUS DID NOT COLLECT MONEY FROM ANYBODY. 1)JESUS DID NOT HAVE A CHURCH. 2)JESUS D ...
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  ALL THOSE NUMEROUS CHURCHES IN GHANA, ARE JUST THERE TO DECEIVE INNOCENT AND IGNORANT CITIZENS OF THE COUNTRY, OF THEIR HARD EARNED MONIES. JESUS DID NOT COLLECT MONEY FROM ANYBODY. 1)JESUS DID NOT HAVE A CHURCH. 2)JESUS DID NOT READ FROM THE BIBLE TO HIS LISTENERS, EXCEPT TO QUOTE FRO IT, FORM TIME TO TIME TO SUPPORT HIS STATEMENTS. WESTERN RELIGION WAS USED TO ENHANCE COLONIZATION OF THE AFRICAN CONTINENT. "THE PURPOSE OF EVERY RELIGION, IS CLOSENESS TO GOD"; BE IT "ANTOA", "LEGBA", "ODUDUWA", "TIGARE". THEY SERVE AND PRAY TO THE SAME HEAVENLY GOD. AFRICANS, WAKE UP !!!
  WE ALWAYS THINK THAT ANYTHING AND EVERYTHING THAT ORIGINATE FROM WESTERN EUROPEAN COUNTRIES, ARE BETTER AND BEST THAN WHAT WE, AFRICANS HAVE !!! CIVILIZATION STARTED FROM FROM AFRICA, SO WHY DO WE, AFRICANS SIT ALOOF, FOR WHITE MAN TO MAKE A FOOL OF US FOREVER ?????????

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• Ghana boy 1 month ago

  Eric are you writing these for a religious studies masters thesis or for real. Don’t sermonize and pontificate on issues which have beeen simmering and can turn violent.
  There is no way to say it than being done now. Holi ...
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  Eric are you writing these for a religious studies masters thesis or for real. Don’t sermonize and pontificate on issues which have beeen simmering and can turn violent.
  There is no way to say it than being done now. Holier than thou stinking hypocrisy you exhibit is unfortunate

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• Villageboy 1 month ago

  Strangely, your analysis is limited to the actions of the two women without touching on the comments of the two men. Kindly note that their responses were a direct response to what the two clergy men said.
  Did you hear the p ...
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  Strangely, your analysis is limited to the actions of the two women without touching on the comments of the two men. Kindly note that their responses were a direct response to what the two clergy men said.
  Did you hear the pastor referring to church members who pay small tithes or do not pay at all as robbers? A little objectivity would have helped. You can't advise the cat and leave the stinking fish.

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• Ama 1 month ago

  The two issues are not similar and your analysis can not apply to both. Infact they are opposing. Mode of delivery was appropriate revolutionary and a show of bravery. Your analysis could apply more to the second one from the ...
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  The two issues are not similar and your analysis can not apply to both. Infact they are opposing. Mode of delivery was appropriate revolutionary and a show of bravery. Your analysis could apply more to the second one from the politician, who show know better.

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• H Aborbi 1 month ago

  I think Mr Otchere is part of the religious clique preying on the vulnerability of Ghanaians. The women spoke their mind openly, and rightfully so. What other data does one need to show these churches have become businesses a ...
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  I think Mr Otchere is part of the religious clique preying on the vulnerability of Ghanaians. The women spoke their mind openly, and rightfully so. What other data does one need to show these churches have become businesses and should be considered as such. The lavish lifestyle of the pastors and their families speak volumes. Besides, these churches do not publish information on their activities. Evangelical religion in Ghana is a scam.

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• Kweku 1 month ago

  It's not in the bible that if you don't pay tithe, you are an armed robber. The pastor erred with that claim

  It's not in the bible that if you don't pay tithe, you are an armed robber. The pastor erred with that claim

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• Mark Pepper 1 month ago

  That to me is a total disgrace. Nobody is barred from speaking or saying a word. Caution is the word. Out of the speaker comes confirmation of own status and degree and standard of wisdom, and aftermath recognition. The first ...
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  That to me is a total disgrace. Nobody is barred from speaking or saying a word. Caution is the word. Out of the speaker comes confirmation of own status and degree and standard of wisdom, and aftermath recognition. The first question is if they are married. Courtesy generates from infancy. Polite address invites then approves standard of respect to the speaker. Education is not only 1+1 . Rather critical thinking to leave behind respected dignity. If they are not married their conducts would betray them to win a man of perfect standing. No matter whom you are be sensible when in anger. What would one gain from insulting another. None of them would win their positions again in the following elections. Elected to power by others.Their conducts had elected them .down.

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• Baz 1 month ago

  Otchere, stop misquoting Bible to address this issue. They have their experiences, allow them to pour their heart, so much is going on in the church,

  Otchere, stop misquoting Bible to address this issue. They have their experiences, allow them to pour their heart, so much is going on in the church,

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• William 1 month ago

  @Baz. Good submission. I can not agree with you more. Well said!!!

  @Baz. Good submission. I can not agree with you more. Well said!!!

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• B3LL3SCIOUS 1 month ago

  Your article raises more questions about you than the two women in question.

  Your article raises more questions about you than the two women in question.

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• Zy 1 month ago

  Civility and disrespect for Authority? Questioning what churches use money they collect from the people for is a legitimate question. Nobody should find this question offensive if indeed they can show how they support the poo ...
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  Civility and disrespect for Authority? Questioning what churches use money they collect from the people for is a legitimate question. Nobody should find this question offensive if indeed they can show how they support the poor with the tithe the collect. Rather, we see churches buying properties, slap their churches name on it and pass it down to their families.

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• Adwojo 1 month ago

  Truth is truth no matter how it is expressed. Human beings are not perfect but truth is a great way to get a point across, whether people in power like it or not. They will always want to find a way to control truth. God said ...
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  Truth is truth no matter how it is expressed. Human beings are not perfect but truth is a great way to get a point across, whether people in power like it or not. They will always want to find a way to control truth. God said, Worship him in Spirit and in Truth.

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• Nii 1 month ago

  What about the pastor who advised ladies not to get married to men who give ghc 10 or ghc 20 as offertory in church. What will be your comment on this. Is it biblical. Food for thought

  What about the pastor who advised ladies not to get married to men who give ghc 10 or ghc 20 as offertory in church. What will be your comment on this. Is it biblical. Food for thought

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• Kodwo 1 month ago

  You have written for very literate folks to read and probably to go along with you... It is well!!
  
  Who would you consider the woman, with the tithe is? Literate, semi-literate or illiterate?
  
  This tithe issue is not a Gh ...
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  You have written for very literate folks to read and probably to go along with you... It is well!!
  
  Who would you consider the woman, with the tithe is? Literate, semi-literate or illiterate?
  
  This tithe issue is not a Ghanaian burden only, it cuts across the globe. A large number of church members have been made to swallow this pill continually...
  If there's no opportunity to ere a grievance and it accumulates, what happens...
  Yes, we do not condone to the actions of this church woman, but what she brought out is what needs to be focused on... It might be a cancker..

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• OGyam 1 month ago

  Glorifying charlatans posing as spiritual heads is of no benefit to us in anyway. Rwanda, solved this intractable problem with ease. Trouble is: our leaders do not have the balls to hit these bogus Pastors where it hurts.
  Ca ...
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  Glorifying charlatans posing as spiritual heads is of no benefit to us in anyway. Rwanda, solved this intractable problem with ease. Trouble is: our leaders do not have the balls to hit these bogus Pastors where it hurts.
  Can you be an engineer, nurse or a doctor without a sound education or degree? No! Apply the same principle to religion. And, these dodgy Pastors and useless general overseers will disappear in no time..

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