THEY ARE GETTING ON OUR NERVES. SOONER OR LATER WE SALL WIPE THEM. WE ARE JUST WAITNG FOR THE RIGHT TIME....
THEY ARE GETTING ON OUR NERVES. SOONER OR LATER WE SALL WIPE THEM. WE ARE JUST WAITNG FOR THE RIGHT TIME....
xx 9 years ago
Speaking as if he does not know who the muslims are. Typical NPP coward. The whole nigerian army (best in africa after egypt, SA, Algeria)cannot defeat boko Hara. What of if boko haram offers to help. I still rememebr your GE ... read full comment
Speaking as if he does not know who the muslims are. Typical NPP coward. The whole nigerian army (best in africa after egypt, SA, Algeria)cannot defeat boko Hara. What of if boko haram offers to help. I still rememebr your GENERALS shot to death like rats that sent shivers down your cowardly spine up to now. Which nerves do you have to fight?
Pelicles 9 years ago
Debate and stop being emotional. You like what Boko Haram is doing in Nigeria else, you will not use that as an example. Remember that Ghana is not Nigeria and also, you should understand that Nigeria has more Muslims than G ... read full comment
Debate and stop being emotional. You like what Boko Haram is doing in Nigeria else, you will not use that as an example. Remember that Ghana is not Nigeria and also, you should understand that Nigeria has more Muslims than Ghana and who know if Boko Haram has the backing of the Muslim population in Nigeria?
anonymous 9 years ago
Boko Haram has the backing of the Muslim population worldwide.It is what 'shitslam' and 'moslums' is all about.Wherever they are,there is destruction and uncivilised way of life(violence,slavery,killings,beheadings etc).The w ... read full comment
Boko Haram has the backing of the Muslim population worldwide.It is what 'shitslam' and 'moslums' is all about.Wherever they are,there is destruction and uncivilised way of life(violence,slavery,killings,beheadings etc).The world is now waking up to their lies.My fellow Ghanaians please start connecting the dots by visiting jihadwatch.org or any links on that site.Bless.
Abena 9 years ago
All fanatics of religion (Christian, Muslim, Buddhists etc) is that they dont know how to separate issues. One group of muslims complain about forced worjsip in schools, then the whole community is evil. A pastor in Tema who ... read full comment
All fanatics of religion (Christian, Muslim, Buddhists etc) is that they dont know how to separate issues. One group of muslims complain about forced worjsip in schools, then the whole community is evil. A pastor in Tema who is HIV positive rapes a boy and then you say all Christians are evil. This is what is your problem if you are a fanatic. Please use your God-given brain.
USMAN. 9 years ago
It is said that Muslims are minority in Ghana but when you go to prisons across Ghana they are in the majority. If we allow Muslims to have their way they will turn this peaceful nation of ours into an open prison.
It is said that Muslims are minority in Ghana but when you go to prisons across Ghana they are in the majority. If we allow Muslims to have their way they will turn this peaceful nation of ours into an open prison.
Ibn 9 years ago
Boko Haram emerged as a result of decades of unsuccessful effort to achieve the rights and liberties of Muslim Students in Nigerian schools. In most of the schools, Church services are compulsory and the right environment is ... read full comment
Boko Haram emerged as a result of decades of unsuccessful effort to achieve the rights and liberties of Muslim Students in Nigerian schools. In most of the schools, Church services are compulsory and the right environment is unavailable for these students to observe their five daily prayers. After years of fruitless effort to change the situation with its concomitant discomforts, they suspiciously perceived secular education as “evangelical tool” intended to spread Christianity. Since then they do not only kill Christians who they consider as champions of the system, but also Muslims who maintain any form of relation with secular schools.
Whiles we all condemn their horrendous acts; one just can’t understand why our authorities exhibit sheer laxity and total inertia to sensitive issues till things get out of hand.
SARPONG 9 years ago
I think the Politicians are creating problems that never existed. This so called Christian/Moslem religious divide is being " harped" to distract Ghanaians from the "duuuuuuuuuuumsor duuuuuuuuuuuusor" menace.
Kofi, I think ... read full comment
I think the Politicians are creating problems that never existed. This so called Christian/Moslem religious divide is being " harped" to distract Ghanaians from the "duuuuuuuuuuumsor duuuuuuuuuuuusor" menace.
Kofi, I think the Saint Augustine school got it right. Moslems should not expect a Catholic school to provide them a mosque or place of worship on campus. At the sane time, no Moslem should be compelled to attend a morning devotion which in all schools I know are morning Christian prayers before classes.
As a matter of fact, all these Christian schools and few Moslem high schools like T.I Ahymadiyas are all financed by the government and no student whether Christian or Moslem should be forced to attend morning devotionsthat ccontravenes their religious beliefs, problems solved.
Ghana is said to be a secular state and should remain that so that all faiths can practice their beliefs in peace. Moslems should not be forced to attend Christian morning devotions and if they want to cover their heads with bedsheets or towels, they should be allowed.
For the life of me, I don't understand why Christians think forcing Moslem students to attend their morning devotion is right.
Ghanaman 9 years ago
Sarpong, Morning devotion are more for the announcements, warm-up(presence and preparation towards classroom moments), the singing of national anthem, the reciting of national pledge and marching(in elementary schools) than a ... read full comment
Sarpong, Morning devotion are more for the announcements, warm-up(presence and preparation towards classroom moments), the singing of national anthem, the reciting of national pledge and marching(in elementary schools) than an outright prayer rights so everyone is supposed to attend.
Most villages which are basically Christians have schools instituted in line of their religious convictions. So those morning assemblies are created as part of the rituals to discipline and attachment to certain values that these societies think will go a long way to maintain a certain level of awareness as far as ethics and morality is concerned.
When those schools were created, there were no thoughts about what other religious groups would think about it, because frankly this didn't wasn't their concern at all!
If you didn't attend morning assembly or devotion, who do you want to come tell you about the important announcements that went on there?
Gye Nyame 9 years ago
Kofi/Sarpong, you are losing sight of why this has become a hot topic. It is all political otherwise the president would not have quickly jumped in. Also I would not be surprised that these students are being empowered by som ... read full comment
Kofi/Sarpong, you are losing sight of why this has become a hot topic. It is all political otherwise the president would not have quickly jumped in. Also I would not be surprised that these students are being empowered by some external forces, because after all what changed from your time and now?
Freedom of religion goes both ways -- and it does seem like the new rule from government encroaches on the religious space of the Mission schools, it is nice that ST. Augustine/Peters gave the exemptions but that should not be the norm in all mission schools, it could become a management nightmare if other religions start demanding the same. It is a mission school for a reason, it is oxymoron to ask religious schools to become "secular" in their rules.
From what I understand, the government worked out an agreement with the mission schools to allow them their religious freedom in their schools when government started funding the schools -- which meant they interviewed and selected their heads etc., obviously picking heads and teachers of their faith, and instilling discipline according to their faith, so the question is what really changed? I believe the Muslims who choose to attend Mission schools as against public or Islamic schools choose them because of the academics and discipline of the schools rather than religious practices -- therefore they should abide by the rules of the school, which attracted them in the first place rather than trying to change or bring disunity. Obviously, if a school is public like for example Ghana National etc., then I think there should not be morning devotion and Sunday services or formal religious activities -- assembly should be just for announcements and nothing religious.
Ghanaman 9 years ago
Nigeria army is one of the best in Africa? Charlie, are you kidding? Lol, ridicule does not kill!
They were running from the Boko Haram fighters saying they didn't want to die! Actually, Nigeria is trying hang some of them f ... read full comment
Nigeria army is one of the best in Africa? Charlie, are you kidding? Lol, ridicule does not kill!
They were running from the Boko Haram fighters saying they didn't want to die! Actually, Nigeria is trying hang some of them for refusing to fight. Which kind of army does that?
It took the involvement of Chad and Niger to turn the Nigerian Army around.
You may talk about the army population but certainly NOT the fighting power.
Guys, be reasonable sometimes!
med 9 years ago
wipe who out. you see these are some of the things you say and spark violence yet you blame others. nobody is talking about killing here. they simply asking for their right. so where is the wiping out coming. well I am proud ... read full comment
wipe who out. you see these are some of the things you say and spark violence yet you blame others. nobody is talking about killing here. they simply asking for their right. so where is the wiping out coming. well I am proud Muslim and I will go at length to defend my religion. so bring it on and let's see.
nanawusu 9 years ago
what right are you talking about? if you want better schools build your own and stop claiming right on someone's property. Go back to class one and Learn about your rights and responsibilities.nonsense
what right are you talking about? if you want better schools build your own and stop claiming right on someone's property. Go back to class one and Learn about your rights and responsibilities.nonsense
Ibn 9 years ago
Christians want us to believe that Jesus, died the death of a false prophet, that is unacceptable. I love God and his prophets too much to believe in such non-sense.
65 reasons to believe that Jesus did not die on the cro ... read full comment
Christians want us to believe that Jesus, died the death of a false prophet, that is unacceptable. I love God and his prophets too much to believe in such non-sense.
65 reasons to believe that Jesus did not die on the cross
1. Why crucifixion?
Jews wanted him to be killed through crucifixion, so they can prove that Jesus is not a beloved of God, rather the curse of God is on him. Jews could have killed him easily as they were in hundreds of thousands in number and very strong. If killing should have been their desire, they could have done it easily. Just like they paid thirty pieces of silver to one of his disciples, if they would have paid him more, he might have done this service too. But they wanted him to be crucified so they can prove that he is not from God, rather he is an impostor and a fabricator. If he was from God, then God will definitely save him. May be that was the reason that Jesus was so reluctant to suffer on the cross.
2. Who wanted him to be crucified?
Two of Jesus’ disciples commented (in Luke 24:20) as follows:
And how the chief priests and our rulers delivered him to be condemned to death, and have crucified him. (Luke 24:20)
They all say unto him, Let him be crucified. And the Governor said what evil hath he done? But they cried out the more, saying Let him be crucified…. Then answered all the people, and said, His blood be on us, and on our children. (Matt 27: 22-25)
3. Crucifixion was demanded by the Jews
When the chief priests therefore and officers saw him, they cried out, saying, Crucify him, crucify him. (John 19:6)
The Jews answered him (Pilate), We have a law, and by our law he ought to die, because he made himself the Son of God. (John 19:7)
4. One incident and many aspects?
Romans took it as punishment of sedition.
The Jews made it as a punishment of blasphemy.
Jesus considers it a killing, when one of his disciples betrayed him.
Christians think a sacrifice presented for our salvation.
Who is right?
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5. Why Jesus was hiding?
That’s why the Jews paid thirty pieces of silver to Judas giving them the necessary information about Jesus.
…Neither go into town, nor tell it to any in the town. (Mark 8: 26)
And he charged them that they should tell no man of him. ((Mark 8: 30)
6. Jesus’ prayers and supplications to be saved from crucifixion:
Sit ye here, while I go and pray yonder. (John 26: 36)
And he went a little further, and fell on his face, and prayed, saying, O my father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me. (John 26: 39)
…. He went away again, and prayed the second time and prayed, saying ……and prayed the third time, saying the same words. (John 26:42-44)
7. God always hears his prayers and his prayers were heard
And Jesus lifted up his eyes, and said, Father, I think thee that thou hast heard me. And I knew that thou hearest me always. (John 11:41-42)
Who in the days of his flesh, when he had offered up prayers and supplications with strong crying and tears unto him that was able to save him from death, and was heard in that he feared. (Hebrews 5:7)
8. An Angel was sent to strengthen Jesus?
And there appeared an angel unto him from heaven, strengthening him. And being in an agony he prayed more earnestly: and his sweat was as it were great drops of blood falling down to the ground. (Luke 22: 43-44)
9. Pilate delays in judgment
Pilate intentionally delayed in giving his verdict and did not deliver his judgment until and unless he was sure that due to the Sabbath, Jesus would be on the cross for only a few hours. Jesus a thirty-three years young person was on the cross for only few (3-6) hours.
10. Pilate’s complete favor to Jesus
Pilate was in complete favor of Jesus, considering him innocent, and for his wife’s dream, was trying to save his life. That’s why Pilate wanted to use his special right to free one person, but the Jews did not let him do it.
Pilate said unto them, whom will ye that I release unto you? Barabbas or Jesus…. But the chief Priests and the elders persuaded the multitude that they should ask Barabbas, and destroy Jesus. The Governor answered and said unto them, whether of the twain will ye that I release unto you? They said Barabbas. Matt 27: 17-21)
11. Pilate’s wife sees a dream to save Jesus
When he sat down on the judgment seat, his wife sent unto him saying, Have thou nothing to do with that just man: for I have suffered many things this day in a dream because of him.” (Matt 27:19)
Why was this dream was against the purpose of the advent of Jesus, to give his life on the cross? Her dream should have been that crucify him immediately. Let him finish his work. But her dream was against it. Although her dream was so special that it was mentioned in the Bible.
12. Pilate finds him “Not guilty”
… Pilate … he took water, and washed his hands before the multitude, saying, I am innocent of the blood of this just person. (Matt 27:24)
13. Earthquake, eclipse & a storm – A sign of God’s disliking & anger
An earthquake, eclipse of Sun and a Storm, all three occurred just after the crucifixion is a clear sign of God’s anger.
Now from sixth hour there was darkness over all the land unto the ninth hour. (Matt 27:45)
…the earth did quake, and the rocks rent. (Matt 27: 51)
14. Pilate marveled
And Pilate marveled if he were already dead. (Mark 15: 44)
When Pilate was informed about the death of Jesus on the cross, he marveled at hearing it. We know that Pilate was the most experienced person in this field; who may have experienced hundreds of crucifixions in his time. That is why; he knew very it well that a 33 years, unmarried young person shouldn’t die in few hours, while the other two thieves (elder than him) were still alive after the crucifixion.
15. The other two (thieves) next to Jesus were still alive so they broke their legs
Then came the soldiers, and brake the legs of the first, and of the other which was crucified with him. (John 19: 32)
16. Blood and Water – a great sign of Jesus’ life
When a soldier pierced a spear in Jesus’ side, blood and water gushed out from his body, with full pressure, is a sign and a witness that Jesus’ heart was still pumping and he was alive
But one of the soldiers with a spear pierced his side, and forthwith came there out blood and water. (John 19:34)
Why coming of blood and water is so important that the narrator of the incident specially describes:
And he that saw it bare record, and his record is true: and he knoweth that he saith true, that ye might believe. (John 19:35)
The person has put all stress on the truth of this witness, because of the great importance of it.
17. Why the soldiers checked Jesus alive or dead, piercing him a spears. What was the criteria, then to recognize?
The concept that one of the soldiers pierced Jesus a spear to check him, either he is alive or not, does not make any sense until and unless there was really a way of checking this way. Piercing Jesus a spear or some other way? What was that? How did they do it? Because one of the soldiers pierced a spear in Jesus’ body. Not to check his life or death. Otherwise they should have done the same with other two also.
18. Jesus legs were not broken
But when they came to Jesus, and saw that he was dead already, they broke not his legs: (John 19:33)
19. Jesus was not buried in the grave
The Jewish custom for the last thousands of years was to bury the deceased in the ground. Because the disciples knew the predictions, which were made earlier by Jesus Christ, they kept Jesus’ body in a sepulcher. If they had buried him in a grave, he would have died. But his disciples placed him in a roomy “Sepulcher?” Rather then burying him in the ground according to the Jewish custom and traditions.
20. Neither Jews nor Christians are sure about Jesus’ death on the cross
There was a very strong earthquake, a storm and an eclipse of sun just after the crucifixion of Jesus, that made all Jews and Romans run away from the sight. That is why; neither Jews nor the Christians are sure about the death of Jesus on the cross but a gesture.
21. The stone on the sepulcher was removed
(For a spirit, does not need to remove the stone)
Jesus forbade Mary Magdalene to touch him.
Touch me not. (John 20:17)
Why?
22. Jesus said, “ He has not ascended yet. What did he really mean?
Jesus said unto her (Mary Magdalene), touch me not; for I am not yet ascended to my Father: but go to my brethren, and say unto them, I ascend unto my Father, and your Father; and to my God and your God. (John 20:17)
What are the real meanings of ascension here, when Jesus said to Mary “I am not yet ascended to my Father.”
Certainly, it was understood and very clear without any doubt that Jesus had not ascended yet, while he was standing just in front of her. Then why Jesus said that he was not ascended yet?
23. Mary did not react, when she saw Jesus alive. Why?
24. Disciples were terrified seeing Jesus. (Luke 24: 39)
25. Jesus ate food, in the presence of his disciples.
… he said unto them, have ye here any meat? And they gave him a piece of a broiled fish, and an honeycomb. And he took it, and did eat before them. (Luke 24:41-42)
Jesus saith unto them, come and dine. And none of the disciples durst ask him, Who are thou? Knowing that it was the Lord. Jesus then cometh, and taketh bread, and giveth them, and fish likewise. (John 21: 12-13)
A spirit does not need any food but our physical body, which becomes weak after a while, without having food. Why Jesus needed food, if he had gone back to his original body of God.
For forty days he was meeting his disciples to assure them that he was alive and now going to the lost sheep of house of Israel, as he promised and assigned by God like Jonah was assigned to the Nin-e-viets.
…many infallible proofs being seen of them for forty days, and speaking of the things pertaining to the kingdom of God. (Acts 1:3)
26. Jesus never showed himself to the Jews (who challenged him) after he was saved from the accursed death of cross.
27. How come Jesus never said “I was dead and now I am alive?”
28. Jesus’ prediction about his sign to be very similar to the sign of Jonah
Jesus predicted his sign would be similar to the sign of Jonas.
An evil and adulterous generation seeketh after a sign; and there shall be no sign be given to it, but the sign of the prophet Jonas. For as Jonas was three days and three nights in the whale’s bally; so shall the Son of man be three days and three nights in the heart of the earth. (Matt 12:39-40)
This is an evil generation: they seek a sign; and there shall be given it, but the sign of Jonas the prophet. For as Jonas was a sign unto the Nin-e-vites, so shall also the Son of man be to this generation…for they repented at the preaching of Jonas; and, behold, a greater than Jonas is here. (Luke 11:29-32)
Now the Lord had prepared a great fish to swallow up Jonah. And Jonah was in the bally of the fish three days and three nights. (Jonah 1:17)
And Lord spake unto the fish, and it vomited out Jonah upon the dry land. (Jonah 2:10)
And the word of the Lord came unto Jonah the second time, saying, Arise, go unto Nineveh, that great city, and preach unto it preaching that I bid thee. And Jonah arose, and went unto Nineveh. (Jonah 3:1-3)
Jonas entered into the belly of whale alive- Jesus died on the cross and entered in the heart of the earth dead.
Jonas remained alive in the bally of whale. – Jesus Remained dead.
Jonas came out alive bodily. – Jesus came out in spirit.
Jonas stayed three days and three nights in the bally of whale. – Jesus one day and two nights.
Jonas went back to his people. – Jesus went back to heaven. Without fulfilling the promise which he made earlier, “I am not sent but unto the lost sheep of the house of Israel. (Matt 15:24)
Jesus should have gone to the lost tribe of Israel, as Jonas went to his people “Nin-e-vites”, not to heaven.
29. Appearance of an Angel, saying, why, you looking for a living person into the dead.
And it come to pass, as they were much perplexed thereabout, behold, two men stood by them in shining garments: And as they were afraid, and bowed down their faces to the earth, they said unto them, Why seeketh ye the living among the dead. (Luke 24:4-5)
And when they found not his body, they came, saying, that they had also seen a vision of angels, which said that he was alive. (Luke 24:23)
30. The stone of tomb was removed
It was a physical body not a spiritual one:
And they found the stone rolled away from the sepulcher. (Luke 24: 2)
31. Jesus’ prayers against his death on the cross
Jesus prayed again and over again, saying, O God, take this cup away from him. Why he prayed against the purpose of his advent?
“And he said, Abba, Father, all things are possible unto thee; take away this cup from me….” (Mark 14:36)
If his escape from the death on the cross was not possible then why Jesus was praying for it? Didn’t he know?
32. Jesus awakening his disciples, requesting for special prayers for his safety
“…saith to his disciples, sit ye here, while I go and pray yonder…. And began to be sorrowful and very heavy… And he cometh unto the disciples, and findeth them asleep, and said unto Peter, What, could ye not watch with me one hour? Watch and pray…” (Matt 26: 36-41)
33. Jesus’ in flesh and bones after he had risen
Jesus showing his hands and feet to his disciples, proving and arguing them, that he was alive bodily.
“They were terrified and affrighted and supposed that they had seen a spirit. And he said unto them, why are ye troubled? And why do thoughts are in your hearts? Behold my hands and my feet, that it is I myself: handle me, and see for a spirit hath no flesh and bones, as you see me have…. he shewed them his hands and his feet.” (Luke 24:37-40)
34. Why Jesus needed the body (Flesh) again?
35. Jesus’ wounds- a great sign of his survival
Jesus through showing his wounds to his disciples was proving that he was alive bodily.
“The other disciples therefore said unto him, we have seen the Lord. But he (Thomas) said unto them, except I shall see in his hands the print of the nails, and put my finger into the print of his nails, and thrust my hand into his side, I will not believe… Then he said to Thomas, Reach hither thy finger, and behold my hands; and reach hither thy hand, and thrust it into my side: be not faithless, but believing.” (John 20: 25-27)
A Spirit can’t have the wounds. It means he was alive bodily.
Why Jesus addressed Thomas “not to be faithless but believing? Jesus advised Thomas to have faith, but in which and what? Yes! Faith in the fulfillment of the promise of God saving Jesus from the accursed death on the cross which Jews had designed for him.
Why Jesus had a physical body after he had risen from the dead? Why this physical body still had the signs of wounds? Now there should have been nothing but his soul and spirit? Did he want to take these wounds along with him to the heavens to show them to God? If that is the case, then, we know very well, that these wounds alone did not kill him, but many other things including the cross. If he needed the proofs of his service to be presented to God, then he should have taken all his wounds including, the signs of flogging, beating, hitting, kicking, spitting and the cross (piece of wood) on which he was crucified.
36. Jesus prayers and God’s response: (Hebrews 5:7)
37. Hungry Jesus, asking for food
He ate fish and a honeycomb.
38. Jesus’ shroud: -“Shroud of Turin” a sign that Jesus was alive.
“And when Joseph had taken the body, he wrapped it in a clean linen cloth.” Matt 27:59)
39. Using 100 pounds of aloes, myrrh and some other spices on Jesus’ body, as the manner of Jews. Whether Jews use 100 pound of myrrh, aloes and some other spices at their burial? Or there were some special arrangements were made for Jesus’ safety. Nicodemus, who was a physician and a disciple of Jesus, made this special arrangement before the crucifixion of Jesus.
“And there came also Nicodemus, which at the first came to Jesus by night, and brought a mixture of myrrh and aloes, about an hundred pound weight. Then took they the body of Jesus, and wound it in linen clothes with the spices, as the manner of the Jews is to burry. (John 19:39-40)
40. Jesus said “I am going to “Galilee” before the disciples.”
41. An error made by the Jews: – “….the last error shall be worse than the first.” (Matt 27:64)
Jews accepted that they had made an error. What kind of error had they made? Now they were afraid not to make another error. Did they make another error? Yes! They did.
42. Why Jews bribed the soldiers?
Jews bribed large money) the soldiers who had been assigned to guard the sepulcher.
“And when they were assembled with the elders, and had taken council, they gave large money unto the soldiers.”(Matt 28:12)
They bribed the soldiers to hide the fact. What was that?
43. Empty tomb of Jesus (the sepulcher), is a great Mystery. Jesus body was not found in the sepulcher.
44. Jews were afraid of a conspiracy: -
Jews were sure, even ahead of time that his disciples will definitely announce, “Jesus had been ascended to heaven” as it is mentioned,
“…Pharisees came together unto Pilate, saying, Sir, we remember that that deceiver said, while he was yet alive, after three days I will rise again. Command therefore that the sepulcher be made sure until the third day, lest his disciples come by night, and steal his him away, and say unto the people, He is risen from the dead:”(Matt 27: 63-64)
45. Jesus’ crucifixion- a test of Jews
The crucifixion was made criteria for Jesus’ truth. The Jews at the time of crucifixion said: - “…save thyself. If thou be the Son of God, come down from the cross.” (Matt 27:40)
“Let him now come down from the cross, and we will believe him.”(Matt 27:42)
“He saved others; himself he cannot save.”(Matt 27:42)
46. Could Jesus save his life? If he could then it is a suicide.
47. Pilate’s complete favor for Jesus; _Pilate; the Governor tried his best to save Jesus’ life, because of his wife’s dream.
48. Jesus never demanded “Crucify me”, but the Jews demanded from the Pilate, “Crucify him- crucify him”
“Then all say unto him, Let him be crucified.” (Matt 27:22)
49. Jesus defended his case in the court, argued with the Jews, and refuted their accusations. Jesus never said “Hurry up crucify me, for I have come, just for this purpose, although I am already late for 4000 years.
50. Jesus never went to the cross happily, but in miserable situation.
51. Who compelled Jesus to be crucified and why?
52. Jesus said: – “For salvation is of the Jews.” (John 4:22) What it means? And why only for the Jews?
53. Crucifixion- a killing in the eyes of Jesus.
“Why go ye about to kill me? (John 7:19)
“But you seek to kill me.” (John 8:40)
“For he taught his disciples, and said unto them, The Son of man is delivered into the hands of men, and they shall kill him; and after that he is killed, he shall rise the third day.” (Mark 9:31)
54. Jesus complained to God, why have you forsaken me? It means, God for his safety made a promised.
“And about the ninth hour Jesus cried with loud voice, saying, Eli, Eli, Lama sabachthani? That is to say, My God, My God, why have hast thou forsaken me? (Matt 27:46)
55. In Jewish law, the “Crucifixion” was an accursed death”-
“…for he that is hanged is accursed of God” (Deut 21: 23)
“Christ hath redeemed us from the curse of the law, being made a curse for us: for it is written, Cursed is every one that hangeth on a tree.” (Galatians 3: 13)
56. Why the disciples of Jesus, when they met him in Galilee, still had some doubts? “…Some doubted” (Matt 28:17)
What kind of doubts and what about?
Did they have doubts about Jesus being alive and saved from the accursed death of cross or some thing else?
57. Jesus said, “Even so every good tree bringth forth good fruit; but a corrupt tree bringth forth evil fruit.” (Matt 7:17)
How come that this heinous crime of persecuting him mercilessly brought such a good result?
58. Making his arrest is a greater sin
“Jesus answered (to Pilate); He that delivered me unto thee hath the greater sin.” (John 19:11)
How a greater sin can bring salvation to the world. Sin means, being disobedient to God, breaking His laws and commandments.
“…the Son of man is betrayed into the hands of sinners. (Matt 26:45)
59. Jesus accursed Judas for his betrays.
Jesus said: – “…but woe unto that man by whom the Son of man is betrayed! It had been good for that man if he had not been born.” (Matt 26:24)
It was Judas who made the salvation possible. If he had not born, there would not have any salvation for us.
Jesus said, “It had been good … if he had not been born”.
Why it did not happen like that?
60. Who can kill God? God is Holy. Nobody can kill God. God is eternal and immortal, free from the suffering of death. He is always alive. He is out of the approach of human beings hands. Sinners’ hand cannot reach Him or harm Him.
61. Why Jesus (if he was a God) let the Jews and Romans disgrace Him and do all kind of insulting and persecution? What “The Most High” means and “God is Great.” God is not supposed to be humble and show humility.
62. Jesus never mentioned that the purpose of his coming was to give his life on the cross.
63. Salvation through keeping the commandments of God:
Jesus never mentioned that people’s salvation is in believing Jesus’ death on the cross. Rather he promised that the heaven’s eternal life is in following and obeying the commandments of God. As it is in the Book of Matthew 19:16-17
“And behold, one came and said unto him, Good Master, what good thing shall I do, that I may have eternal life? And he said unto him, Why callest thou me good? There is none good but one, that is, God: but if thou wilt enter into life, keep the commandments. (Matt 19:16-17)
64. If salvation through crucifixion, then the credit goes to Jews, Romans & Judas
They are the Jews who demanded from the Roman Governor Pilate to put him on the cross. And Judas betrayed Jesus and made his arrest possible; otherwise Jesus was hiding in the garden of Gethsemane. Chief Priests paid thirty pieces of silver to Judas for informing the authorities for his arrest.
65. A soldier saw Jesus walking, informs the chief priest
“The watch” who saw (Jesus and his disciples meeting and going) all these things, told the Chief Priest in the city.
“Now when they were going (Jesus and his disciples), behold, some of the watch came into the city, and shewed unto the chief priests all the things that were done.” (Matt 28: 11)a
Rash 9 years ago
Ibn,I enjoyed reading you comment.I sometimes wonder why professors,drs etc read the bible and don't see all the contradictions.But I blame it on laziness and Paul and his pagan kings.They succeeded in adulterating the bible. ... read full comment
Ibn,I enjoyed reading you comment.I sometimes wonder why professors,drs etc read the bible and don't see all the contradictions.But I blame it on laziness and Paul and his pagan kings.They succeeded in adulterating the bible.How come that the bible is constantly revised to stand the test of time?They are many different versions of the bible out there?Which one should we believe as what God revealed.Which one hasn't been edited by man?Do we still call the bible Gods word.I have five different versions of the bible.
Ibn 9 years ago
All Muslims have to believe in Jesus as one of
The prophet sent by God in order to be a Muslim.
We respect and love him and because of it we want to
present our point of view of the Prophet Jesus. Not
to insult our Christ ... read full comment
All Muslims have to believe in Jesus as one of
The prophet sent by God in order to be a Muslim.
We respect and love him and because of it we want to
present our point of view of the Prophet Jesus. Not
to insult our Christian friends but to share our
view for a productive discussion.
Yakubu Tali jr 9 years ago
JUST BRING IT ONN NOW OKONFO... WE SHALL WIPE YOU ALL OUT OF THE MAP OF GHANA. LOOK AT YOU BABY Chickens. ..HAHAH U WANT TO PLAY WITH FIRE??? HAHAH WELCOME TO FIRE FESTIVAL....NATURALLY BORN IGNORANT PEOPLE
JUST BRING IT ONN NOW OKONFO... WE SHALL WIPE YOU ALL OUT OF THE MAP OF GHANA. LOOK AT YOU BABY Chickens. ..HAHAH U WANT TO PLAY WITH FIRE??? HAHAH WELCOME TO FIRE FESTIVAL....NATURALLY BORN IGNORANT PEOPLE
Pelicles 9 years ago
Mahama is trying to score a political point with that religious brouhaha. There is nothing like "discrimination" against any Muslims anywhere in Ghana. Those who are doing all they could to set Ghana ablaze should do so bec ... read full comment
Mahama is trying to score a political point with that religious brouhaha. There is nothing like "discrimination" against any Muslims anywhere in Ghana. Those who are doing all they could to set Ghana ablaze should do so because they will run to fetch water to put out the flames.
I am a Christian but my girlfriend is a Muslims. In other countries, you cannot do that unlike in Ghana so, where is the discrimination coming from? We attended schools with our Muslims brothers and sister and I do not remember a time when a claim was made about "someones right being infringed". Mahama is stoking embers because of late, he is being courted by Dubai in the Middle East and who knows what he has been told? A fool will bow to anything as long as huge and hard cash is expose to him/her and that is Mahama to Ghanaians.
Kofi Dubai as he is affectionately called, is pushing Ghana to the brink of religious confrontation but he will surely fail because Ghanaians are more smarter than he thinks.
Why and how he hesitantly include that religious nonsense in his SOTN address is beyond comprehension. Nothing clicked his mind and the blame goes to his "pito brain advisors".
Close Observer 9 years ago
WE HAVE LIVED TOGETHER PEACEFULLY UNTIL THE USELESS NDC PARTY WAS FORMED. A PARTY OF POOR LOOKING FOR RICHES OVERNIGHT.
''We have been vice presidents for far too long, it is time you make ONE OF YOUR OWN President.'' - Jo ... read full comment
WE HAVE LIVED TOGETHER PEACEFULLY UNTIL THE USELESS NDC PARTY WAS FORMED. A PARTY OF POOR LOOKING FOR RICHES OVERNIGHT.
''We have been vice presidents for far too long, it is time you make ONE OF YOUR OWN President.'' - John Mahama.
WHAT ARE THE REST OF US TO JOHN MAHAMA?
WE NEVER HAD ANY PROBLEM.
THE USELESS NDC PARTY IS TURNING ONE TRIBE AGAINST ANOTHER
TURNING ONE RELIGION AGAINST ANOTHER
THERE WAS EVEN AN ATTEMPT BY ATTA MILLS TO poison football clubs with politics just for the SELFISH INTEREST of the USELESS NDC PARTY.
Everything that unites us as a peaceful nation is under attack by the USELESS NDC PARTY. Before they divide Ghana and leave us in shreds VOTE THE USELESS NDC PARTY OUT IN 2016.
We have lived peacefully without any TRIBAL OR RELIGIOUS POLITICS before the USELESS NDC PARTY WAS FORMED and their manifesto signed with blood. We don't need any division in Ghana. WE ARE INTER-MARRIED, AND WE ARE ONE PEOPLE. NDC IS DANGEROUS, VOTE THEM OUT IN 2016.
(GB3M3I KOME TOO DZI WO. GAM3I NY3KA NYI3AA AM3S33. NDC NFEE NY3 BULUU, NI AM3 NSHI NY3 Y3 OHIA MLI.)
An advice from a sensible GA who can read through the lines.
OZA 9 years ago
Very intelligent discussion. Well written and a warning to all Ghanaians. The signs are there, they start slowly and seemingly harmless until they creep into the minds of silly polititians. That's when they gain legitimacy to ... read full comment
Very intelligent discussion. Well written and a warning to all Ghanaians. The signs are there, they start slowly and seemingly harmless until they creep into the minds of silly polititians. That's when they gain legitimacy to become violent. Ghana, be careful!
Pelicles 9 years ago
Those with extreme Islamic philosophy start with something like this then if the people give in, they keep demanding more to the point of a separate homeland.
Look at Islamic group like Aby Sayaf in the Philippine. They ... read full comment
Those with extreme Islamic philosophy start with something like this then if the people give in, they keep demanding more to the point of a separate homeland.
Look at Islamic group like Aby Sayaf in the Philippine. They are at least, 5% of the population but are waging a relentless war against the government. Philippine is about 90% or more catholic yet, the few Muslims are demanding a separate homeland with some stupid excuse that they cannot mingle with the Catholic. Why can't that idea be imported into Ghana? Mahama had set the tone and if the Supreme Court made any mistake to rule in favor of the Muslims, we should expect more demand from them then the tone is set for confrontation. Mahama is a very stupid leader who is doing all he could to destroy Ghana.
If this issue divides us, it will be Mahama's legacy including "Dumsor" and I hope he is reading what Ghanaians are saying about this religious nonsense.
Abena 9 years ago
There is difference between praying the Christian or Muslim prayer at morning assembly and attending a church service on Sunday. The latter should not be accepted by any person and that is what some schools are doing.
There is difference between praying the Christian or Muslim prayer at morning assembly and attending a church service on Sunday. The latter should not be accepted by any person and that is what some schools are doing.
SARPONG 9 years ago
Abena, I agree with you. Moslems should not be compelled to attend morning devotion where Christian worship is the norm or Christians should not be compelled to attend Moslem devotions.
Left to me, morning devotions and Su ... read full comment
Abena, I agree with you. Moslems should not be compelled to attend morning devotion where Christian worship is the norm or Christians should not be compelled to attend Moslem devotions.
Left to me, morning devotions and Sunday worship at our secondary schools should be voluntary. There are more churches in Ghana on average than any other country on Earth but look at our crime rate . Going to Church has not changed Ghanaians from doing bad things.
Patrick 9 years ago
A very well informed piece of writing. See what the West, particularly the UK are finding themselves face in Syria? David Cameron at some point wanted to go and topple Assad of Syria but he was voted down by parliament. Now, ... read full comment
A very well informed piece of writing. See what the West, particularly the UK are finding themselves face in Syria? David Cameron at some point wanted to go and topple Assad of Syria but he was voted down by parliament. Now, it's the same ISIS that Assad is fighting who are beheading Christians and causing havoc. If you allow too much "freedom" for these muslims, some soon misinterprete that freedom and think it's an absolute right to do their own thing. Lool not too far and you'll see what Boko Haram has now become. The government did little or nothing to stem it from the beginning, and now they seem to be unstoppable. Ghana needs to wale wake up and be firm!!!
xx 9 years ago
It is their right if they want to wear hijab, burka, or whatever. I blame the muslim in the first place for allowing such nonsense to be happening. They should rise up NOW.
It is their right if they want to wear hijab, burka, or whatever. I blame the muslim in the first place for allowing such nonsense to be happening. They should rise up NOW.
Pelicles 9 years ago
What stops you from telling them to set Ghana ablaze? If I send my child to an Islamic school, I don't expect them to change the rules to my son's favor. Can you name an instance where a Muslim had been discriminated against ... read full comment
What stops you from telling them to set Ghana ablaze? If I send my child to an Islamic school, I don't expect them to change the rules to my son's favor. Can you name an instance where a Muslim had been discriminated against in any of our schools? If they have attended these mission schools all these years, what has changed?
Kofi Ata is right about that fundamentalist idea which is slowly creeping into our society. We should embrace ourselves because it will be worse than Boko Haram.
xx 9 years ago
A very intelligent muslim youth was pushed down to his death from a 3-storey block for not attending some stupid and bainwashed mrning devotions.
A very intelligent muslim youth was pushed down to his death from a 3-storey block for not attending some stupid and bainwashed mrning devotions.
Pelicles 9 years ago
And what was the outcome?
And what was the outcome?
Abena 9 years ago
There was no investigation, the school did not apologise to his parents. The issue is that the boy had to attend Sunday Worship, not just come and say the prayer at morning assembly. I suppose Jesus was happy that he died for ... read full comment
There was no investigation, the school did not apologise to his parents. The issue is that the boy had to attend Sunday Worship, not just come and say the prayer at morning assembly. I suppose Jesus was happy that he died for refusing to worship him?
Menua Kwadwo 9 years ago
where did that happen?
where did that happen?
KKO 9 years ago
Abena,
Do you believe this cheap lie? The boy in question was in St Augustine at Cape Coast. He and his friends were hiding in an uncompleted building and studying, which was illegal, while others were attending morning ser ... read full comment
Abena,
Do you believe this cheap lie? The boy in question was in St Augustine at Cape Coast. He and his friends were hiding in an uncompleted building and studying, which was illegal, while others were attending morning service.
Someone shouted that a "Master was coming" and they started running. This particular boy jumped from the second floor, I believe, landed badly and died. Nobody pushed him. It was a mark of the general lawlessness and indiscipline in Ghanaian society. School regulations are meant to guide the development of the future of Ghana. In the mission schools, there are certain services that are compulsory for everyone. It is at these gatherings that important announcements are made.
They are always spelt out very clearly in school prospectuses. Before you sign up for any school, its 'dos and don'ts' are spelt out. You don't have to choose a school if you cannot abide by its regulations. It is as simple as that!
SARPONG 9 years ago
xx, I believe no Moslem should be forced to attend Christian morning devotion but can you tell us where in Ghana a Moslem student was pushed down from a three storey building to his death because he was a Moslem. Please don't ... read full comment
xx, I believe no Moslem should be forced to attend Christian morning devotion but can you tell us where in Ghana a Moslem student was pushed down from a three storey building to his death because he was a Moslem. Please don't start any religious conflict in Ghana with something that is not true.
Abdul 9 years ago
U are a fool. which Islamic school forces christians to go to the mosque.
U are a fool. which Islamic school forces christians to go to the mosque.
GLORY BE TO GOD!!! 9 years ago
XX'S ANSWER IS THAT THE GHANAIAN MUSLIMS SHOULD RISE UP? REALLY? THAT IS WHY THE MAJORITY IS SHOUTING AND ARGUING WHY? BECAUSE WHENEVER A MUSLIM DOES NOT GET HIS WAY, HE RESORTS TO VIOLENCE?
WHY BURN DOWN THE MISSION HOUS ... read full comment
XX'S ANSWER IS THAT THE GHANAIAN MUSLIMS SHOULD RISE UP? REALLY? THAT IS WHY THE MAJORITY IS SHOUTING AND ARGUING WHY? BECAUSE WHENEVER A MUSLIM DOES NOT GET HIS WAY, HE RESORTS TO VIOLENCE?
WHY BURN DOWN THE MISSION HOUSE IN ATEBUBU? WAS NOT THE DEMONSTRATION ENOUGH? CAN'T YOU ALL CHOOSE LEGAL MEANS INSTEAD OF VIOLENCE FOR ONCE?
XX, DO YOU SEE WHY THE WORLD IS INCREASINGLY SEEING ISLAM AS THE VIOLENT RELIGION THAT IT IS, NOT THE PEACEFUL ONE THAT THEY HAVE BRAINWASHED THE WORLD TO BE IN THE PAST?
WHEN WAS A MUSLIM PUSHED TO HIS DEATH FOR NOT ATTENDING DEVOTION? SEE, YOUR ELKS ARE FABRICATING EVENTS TO START VIOLENCE....
WHERE WILL YOUR PEOPLE GO? XX TAKE A GOOD LOOK AT WHAT IS GOING ON IN THE WORLD, AND SEE HOW COUNTRIES ARE BEGINING TO SIT UP AND REEVALUATE THE STANCE OF ISLAM? OH, I FORGOT, THERE IS ALWAYS MIDDLE EAST FOR YOU ALL, AND I AM SURE YOUR BLACK "ARSES" WILL BE WELCOMED THERE!
GHANAIANS MUST NOT BE INTIDIMATED BY YOUR VIOLENT ELKS....
Kobby 9 years ago
Rights are within a scope. In this case the constitution of Ghana. The greater worry is if the supposed right is not placed within scope the Muslim will ask to be ruled by sharia law which is alien to the laws of Ghana but a ... read full comment
Rights are within a scope. In this case the constitution of Ghana. The greater worry is if the supposed right is not placed within scope the Muslim will ask to be ruled by sharia law which is alien to the laws of Ghana but a right of the Muslim.
GLORY BE TO GOD!!! 9 years ago
MR. KOFI ATA, ALL I CAN SAY IS I WISH YOU ARE ONE OF THE JUDGES WHO WILL SIT ON THE COURT AND HEAR THIS CASE CURRENTLY BEFORE THE SUPREME COURT, PERHAPS THE OUTCOME WILL FAVOR THESE MISSION SCHOOLS WITH AGE TESTED RULES AND R ... read full comment
MR. KOFI ATA, ALL I CAN SAY IS I WISH YOU ARE ONE OF THE JUDGES WHO WILL SIT ON THE COURT AND HEAR THIS CASE CURRENTLY BEFORE THE SUPREME COURT, PERHAPS THE OUTCOME WILL FAVOR THESE MISSION SCHOOLS WITH AGE TESTED RULES AND REGULATIONS.
MY GOODNESS, WHO IS ON GHANA'S SIDE? GHANA IS A DEFACTO CHRISTIAN NATION, WHETHER PEOPLE LIKE IT OR NOT..CASE CLOSED, AND MOSLEMS HAVE BEEN GIVEN LIBERAL RIGHTS TO BE, DO, PRACTICE AS THEY CHOOSE, BUT RULES ARE RULES THAT MUST BE OBSERVED. GHANA'S SC MUST
UPHOLD THESE RULES AND REGULATIONS SO THAT GASOLINE IS NOT POURED ON A FAINTLY BURNING FIRE.
THE BEST THING FOR GES TO IS MODIFY THE COMPUTER SELECTION PROCESS SO THAT THE STUDENT GETS TO CHOOSE WHICH INSITUTIONS HE OR SHE WOULD LIKE, THEN THE COMPUTER CAN GO BIDDING BASED ON GRADES AND TEST SCORES, SO THAT WHEN THE STUDENT IS ASSIGNED ONE OF HIS OR CHOICE SCHOOLS, MISSION OR ISLAMIC, OR NEITHER, HE CANNOT ARGUE ABOUT CHANGING ANY RULES AND REGULATIONS BY THE SCHOOL!
TALK ABOUT FUNDAMENTALISM- IN CERTAIN STATES IN THE US, MORE AND MORE, WE ARE SEEING NOT ONLY A BASIC HIJAB, BUT THE ENTIRE FACE BEING COVERED UP EXCEPT THE EYES IN THE CASE OF MUSLIM WOMEN- AND THEY GO OUT IN PUBLIC AND DRIVE LIKE THAT- CAN YOU IMAGINE A FULLY COVERED UP MOSLEM WOMAN HITTING YOUR CAR ON THE ROAD? HITTING A PEDESTRIAN AND RUNNING AWAY? HOW CAN BYSTANDERS DESCRIBE SUCH A PERSON? ISN'T ENOUGH, ENOUGH?
GHANA, NIP THIS CROPPING FUNDAMENTALISM OR FACE THE SEVERE IMPENDING CONSEQUENCES!
THANKS FOR THIS EXCELLENT CONTRIBUTION TO THIS RAGING DEBATE!
anonymous 9 years ago
That is stupid ISLAM creeping into our society.Kofi Ata has described their modus operandi.Connect the dots.... Ghanaians.Visit jihadwatch.org and similar sites(links).You will get to know more about their evil scheme.ISLAM i ... read full comment
That is stupid ISLAM creeping into our society.Kofi Ata has described their modus operandi.Connect the dots.... Ghanaians.Visit jihadwatch.org and similar sites(links).You will get to know more about their evil scheme.ISLAM is evil.
Kwame Okoampa-Ahoofe, Jr., Ph.D. 9 years ago
At St. Peter's, where I spent more time than you did, Kofi, we Protestants had a resident British Presbyterian minister cum teacher called Rev. Stuart. When he left, we had visiting pastors, including soon-to-be-Moderator, Rt ... read full comment
At St. Peter's, where I spent more time than you did, Kofi, we Protestants had a resident British Presbyterian minister cum teacher called Rev. Stuart. When he left, we had visiting pastors, including soon-to-be-Moderator, Rt.-Rev. I. H. Frempong, who was then pastoral director of the Abetefi Ramseyer Center; we also had an ocassional Methodist pastor. Later, some of the Scripture Union leaders took charge.
For the most part, I attended Catholic masses and took communion, even though I wasn't a Catholic, because a priest once called out to all who felt it in their heart to be qualified to take communion; besides, I saw a lot of fornicators, many of them my seniors, routinely take communion.
I took a cue from one Senior Kenneth Atafuah, who preferred a sermon delivered by an ordained Catholic priest to one delivered by a Scripture Union student, which is why I routinely attended the Catholic masses even though I was a Presbyterian to the core.
GOLD COAST 9 years ago
Kofi,all the anecdotes and past traditions at mission schools you've touched on,will not amount to anything until the Supreme Court rules on the rights of Muslim students at these schools. Yours truly suspects a tinge of anti ... read full comment
Kofi,all the anecdotes and past traditions at mission schools you've touched on,will not amount to anything until the Supreme Court rules on the rights of Muslim students at these schools. Yours truly suspects a tinge of anti- muslim feelings and fear in your write-up. Our Constitution is secular and does not care about whether Ghana is a christian or muslim country. The bottom line is that the Supreme Court WILL rule for the Muslim students.
Should that be the case,then what should we do going forward? Yours truly suggests that we use the Ahmadiyyah model,as explained by Oyokoba yesterday.
PEACE
SARPONG 9 years ago
As a Christian, I don't see the big deal here, a Presbyterian attending a Catholic mass or Methodist church because we all believe in God through Jesus. A Christian is a Christian regardless of his denomination. I am a Cathol ... read full comment
As a Christian, I don't see the big deal here, a Presbyterian attending a Catholic mass or Methodist church because we all believe in God through Jesus. A Christian is a Christian regardless of his denomination. I am a Catholic but I have attended different Churches in USA including the Apostolic, ICC, Presbyterian etc and didn't feel any different but going to a Mosque will be out of the ordinary.
We cannot force Moslems to attend any Christian organized service, that is not right.
anonymous 9 years ago
Muslims are commanded by Allah to keep their enemies terrorized. Terrorism is a strategy of war and it’s proven from Hadiths of the Prophet and Islamic history.
And you may ask,who are these enemies?
It is jews,christians ... read full comment
Muslims are commanded by Allah to keep their enemies terrorized. Terrorism is a strategy of war and it’s proven from Hadiths of the Prophet and Islamic history.
And you may ask,who are these enemies?
It is jews,christians,traditionalists,atheists(me included),rastafari's,bhuddists and infact anybody who does not submit to their 'religion of peace'.ISLAM means submission.Muslims know their enemies and have various names like 'infidel' and 'kafir' from the 'unholy Quran' classifying us.The quran contains the most evil hate speech(s) in the whole world or universe.I am serious Ghanaians.Go figure it out for yourselves and never ask any 'moslem' or 'imam' for any interpretatio of the quran,else they play 'taquiya' on YOU.The internet is your friend.
JIHADWATCH.ORG and connect the dots.....
Rash 9 years ago
If Muslims are commanded to be terrorists so is Jesus commanding Christians to be terrorists.It is vivid in Luke 19:27 that those who refuse to accept he Jesus as king be brought before him and killed.I know someone will say ... read full comment
If Muslims are commanded to be terrorists so is Jesus commanding Christians to be terrorists.It is vivid in Luke 19:27 that those who refuse to accept he Jesus as king be brought before him and killed.I know someone will say it is a parable.What is not clear about the verse?There was a point where Jesus entered a temple and started scattering,throwing and pushing people here and there.Is this not an act of terrorism?God said to be angry according to the bible.
If not that Christianity has been made so loose and thrown to the dogs,a Christian shouldn't have had a problem with the veil or hijab.I wonder whether they truly read the bible and comprehend it.If yes,then they turn blind eyes to the teachings of the bible.Many verses in the bible talk about the veil.Foremost among them is 1cor 11:16 and many others.
It is hypocritical when people made an issue with the veil.I Christian will say that what you wear doesn't matter but what comes from the heart.If so,then,they should just go naked.No wonder mini skirts and all sorts of dresses are worn to church and pastor look on.Because the pastor tells truth,he will lose a member which will financially strike the church.
What is not modest about the veil? Do u think the Angel would have approached Mary if she dressed like today's Christians?Read your bible well and see how the Angel distance themselves from uncovered woman.Look this hypocrisy,most of the Christians if they want to pray in their rooms,they cover their heads.In times of sorrow(at funerals etc),u see them cover their heads in the procession.But uncovers afterwards.A doctor and the anaesthesia cover their heads in performing surgery but a nurse.Meanwhile they can put on a wig.What do cooks or chefs put on their heads in kitchen?But for the hijab,no.Is it not discriminatory and hypocritical?
What even makes the bible Gods word? How do I believe the bible as God's word when till date man edits and corrects the thousands of mistakes found there in.How many times has the bible been revised?Man editing God?
LARRY 9 years ago
you were born blind, you grow up blind so you shall die blind. take your time and do reseach about islam before you say something about the religion. And make sure after your reseach you will tell yourself the truth. you ppl ... read full comment
you were born blind, you grow up blind so you shall die blind. take your time and do reseach about islam before you say something about the religion. And make sure after your reseach you will tell yourself the truth. you ppl has been brain washd by white ppl, Go back to old testament and u will find islam there.
Menua Kwadwo 9 years ago
what about you being brainwashed by Arabs!!!!!
what about you being brainwashed by Arabs!!!!!
anonymous 9 years ago
'Go back to old testament and u will find islam there' and now we see moslems playing 'taqiyya' as usual.
'Go back to old testament and u will find islam there' and now we see moslems playing 'taqiyya' as usual.
OB 9 years ago
"Whilst Muslim men have the freedom of choice either to wear a beard or shave it, most Muslim women do not have such options". You mean the women do not have the options either to wear or shave a beard? I'm sorry you being to ... read full comment
"Whilst Muslim men have the freedom of choice either to wear a beard or shave it, most Muslim women do not have such options". You mean the women do not have the options either to wear or shave a beard? I'm sorry you being to shallow on this matter.
Razak Seini 9 years ago
Let it be known now and then that western values were there and Christian values were also there. Constantine made xtianity a legal religion in Europe during his reign .so western values can not be harvested to the advantage ... read full comment
Let it be known now and then that western values were there and Christian values were also there. Constantine made xtianity a legal religion in Europe during his reign .so western values can not be harvested to the advantage of Christianity to reflect Ghana being a Christian state. There may be more xtianity numbers in Ghana than Moslems, that I agree with you but not our adaptation of western traits in all our lives. Christianity started in 30 AD and saint Gregory started catholism in 590AD before islam in 610AD. Islam has about 1.5billion followers today and xtianity has about 2.1billion followers today inspite of over 4000 years difference between the two religions. Jews were beards as a mark of Judaism, catholic nuns were their headscarf as a mark of their religion and yet by kofi's view a Moslem in beard or in hijab is the start of fundamentalism. So sorry big kofai, your assertion is not correct.
LONTO-BOY 9 years ago
MASSA KOFI, the new era of Islamic fundamentalism is growing in Ghana, and our divisive politics is encouraging it. The problem is far wider and deeper than the simmering debate over the issue of Christian devotions and the e ... read full comment
MASSA KOFI, the new era of Islamic fundamentalism is growing in Ghana, and our divisive politics is encouraging it. The problem is far wider and deeper than the simmering debate over the issue of Christian devotions and the exemption of Muslim students. Today, most Muslims in Ghana want to see everything through an Islamic prism.
Nyansasem 9 years ago
We shouldn't be ignorant of the modus operandi of NDC- divide, conquer and rule. They will do whatever it takes to cling onto power. If we failed to understand them, Ghana stands to lose in the near future. Very sickening!
... read full comment
We shouldn't be ignorant of the modus operandi of NDC- divide, conquer and rule. They will do whatever it takes to cling onto power. If we failed to understand them, Ghana stands to lose in the near future. Very sickening!
This debate had already been skewed and screwed just like Osafo Marfo's debate, which was intentionally changed from " 5-REGIONS" to "AKAN REGIONS." Kofi, even bought into that mischievousness. The current debate should NOT, again should NOT be MORNING DEVOTION but rather MORNING ASSEMBLY.
Let me clarify here, EVERYONE is forced to attend MORNING ASSEMBLY but NOT everyone is forced to attend SUNDAY DEVOTION or SERVICE; there lies in the difference. The MORNING ASSEMBLY is for the headmaster, teacher or senior on duty to come and make announcements. The SUNDAY DEVOTION or SERVICE was for worship.
They are pitting Muslims against Christians so that they will have all the Muslims to their side. Don't forget that they recently "photoshopped" placards that was insulting to the Northern people during the demo at Kumasi. They intend to divide the Nation along ethnic or Religious line or by any means necessary just to hold onto power. We must resist them.
Yes, at the morning assembly, people are asked to say the lords prayer but here again, NO ONE was forced to say the lord's prayer. Even as a Christian, the Lord's prayer meant nothing to me because I was busy messing around; tickling a lady or tagging someone with those sticky flowers we used to have in our school. And I know Moslems who say nothing during that less than 2 minute prayers.
I do believe that every Moslem in any school is allowed to attend Mosque on Friday or use an empty class or assembly hall for their prayers on Friday just like the Adventist are allowed to have their own service on Saturdays on Campus. I once followed a girl to an Adventist service on Saturday so I know about this. On Sunday, the moslems or the adventists are not forced to attend the Christian service. They are however not allowed to roam in the school but rather in their classrooms studying. I still remember headmaster or teacher or senior on duty coming on Monday Assembly to REPEAT important announcement made at the church service for our Muslim and Adventist folks who were not at the church service.
So where is this coming from? Why is the President and his useless Ministers saying that MUSLIMS are being FORCED to participate in Church service which aren't true? Knowing our proximity to BoKo Haram, why would the President continue to preach this "threat" to the Nation?
Mahama could have think through this problem before opening his mouth by asking Muslim who go to Morning Assembly not to participate or better still ask the headmasters to use that one or two minutes for "our father" as a "MOMENT OF SILENCE" so that everyone can pray to his or her God just like Clinton did for Americans. This is simple and common sense.
So, you are right. But warn RADIOGOLD and STARRFM, these are the mouth pieces of NDC that always want to bring division in the country. Mahams is just ... (fill in); he just follows the tribalist and foolish boys at these places.
Kofi Ata, Cambridge, UK 9 years ago
Nyasasem, I was not being mischievous on what Dr OSafo Marfo was alleged to have said. At best, I was disappointed that such a senior politician said what was alleged. I have sent article to Ghanaweb on that subject and will ... read full comment
Nyasasem, I was not being mischievous on what Dr OSafo Marfo was alleged to have said. At best, I was disappointed that such a senior politician said what was alleged. I have sent article to Ghanaweb on that subject and will appreciate your views when it's posted by Ghanaweb.
There are two confessions today. Prof Okoampa-Ahoofe confessing that he took communion at St Peter's when he attended Catholic mass. Now you have also confessed to being a naughty boy at school. I am not asking you to confess whether you are now a good boy but to confess (if you have children) you have told them how good you were at school. I hope your children read your confession.
I agree with that the reaction of President Mahama and NDC is political (for the Muslim votes). Next, these Muslim who are on slippery road to radicalisation will demand the right not to work on Fridays as part of their freedom to practise their faith.
Nima Boy 9 years ago
I can see how desperate Kofi and his ilk's are to curb the dwindling number of Christian converts or to meet their masters quota. Telling all kinds of lies to tarnish the image of this great religion.You can hide behind your ... read full comment
I can see how desperate Kofi and his ilk's are to curb the dwindling number of Christian converts or to meet their masters quota. Telling all kinds of lies to tarnish the image of this great religion.You can hide behind your computer and lie to feeble minded one’s but the truth is there for people who are honest to see.
Did you take time to read your lies at all? You’ve missed it. You should have given example with some third country moslem woman where we don’t have the data.This one ain’t good men…The British moslem woman, highly educated as they are, know their right and most importantly know the religion they are practicing,will not sit with your filthy unclean ass let alone share any story with you. And what is wrong with a moslem father who wants his daughter to marry a fellow moslem? Don’t Christians do the same? Kofi be honest for God sake , will you allow or will you be happy to see your daughter marry a moslem? Come of this hate wagon and start reading the Bible. It will help you a lot
Okloo Elikem 9 years ago
Xx please what has this got to do with NPP. Allah punish you
Xx please what has this got to do with NPP. Allah punish you
anonymous 9 years ago
What do Muslims pray 5 times a day? Nothing but bigotry and hatred of the Christians and Jews!
In their daily prayers, Muslims have to repeat the following from the Quran multiple times (Surah 1, Fatihah): “Guide us to t ... read full comment
What do Muslims pray 5 times a day? Nothing but bigotry and hatred of the Christians and Jews!
In their daily prayers, Muslims have to repeat the following from the Quran multiple times (Surah 1, Fatihah): “Guide us to the straight path, the path of those whom You have favored, Not of those who have incurred your wrath, nor of those who have gone astray.”
Here, Muslims are claimed to be God’s favored, while others (Jews, Christians) are on a wrong path (gone astray). Such utterance is racist, bigoted and hateful. When the same is uttered as part of sacred prayers to God, it becomes even more potent hate, deserving censure. And the Muslim Friday Prayer is even more hateful and racist, because Muslims will also have to recite Surah 62 (The Friday Congregation) and Surah 63 (The Hypocrites). Surah 62 specifically condemns Gentiles as being "in gross error", while the Jews are compared to "a donkey laden with books”:
Surah 62.5 "The similitude of those who were charged with the (obligations of the) Mosaic Law, but who subsequently failed in those (obligations), is that of a donkey which carries huge tomes (but understands them not). Evil is the similitude of people who falsify the Signs of God: and God guides not people who do wrong."
Surah 63 condemns the "hypocrites", namely the Muslims without firm belief in Islam (such as moderate, liberal Muslims), as: "They are the enemy. Guard yourself against them."
Comparing a people to "donkey" is certainly extremely hateful and racist. So, Muslim prayers symbolize nothing but an act of hate speech, bigotry and racism, deserving censure in civilized societies.
Rash 9 years ago
What about the noise the churches make all over.Do u call that worshiping God.Funny religion.Do u enter your rooms with shoes etc? But Gods room is entered with anything.It's funny when Christians say it is what's in heart th ... read full comment
What about the noise the churches make all over.Do u call that worshiping God.Funny religion.Do u enter your rooms with shoes etc? But Gods room is entered with anything.It's funny when Christians say it is what's in heart that matters not what u put on.I tell them to then go naked.How can God be three?Confused people
GIDEON ATONGO 9 years ago
By far, this is the best opinion on the subject. Let's see how far religious freedom can be stretched by Muslims with their irrational demands.
By far, this is the best opinion on the subject. Let's see how far religious freedom can be stretched by Muslims with their irrational demands.
Dr. W. Brobbey 9 years ago
Muslim pupils made up a very significant percentage of st peter's population,despite the fact that the universal catholic church was at its most intolerant phase (when the catholic church did not even acknowledge Anglican,let ... read full comment
Muslim pupils made up a very significant percentage of st peter's population,despite the fact that the universal catholic church was at its most intolerant phase (when the catholic church did not even acknowledge Anglican,let alone Methodist &Presbyterian and the school was at the seat of the catholic church in Ashanti,Brong Ahafo,and parts of Eastern Regions)"
"And yet,the remarkable thing was that Muslim students at st peter's were never forced to abandon their faiths and participate in the teachings of the catholic doctrine nor attendance at mass on sunt(compulsory for Catholics who register their attendance).Rather,Muslim were not only excluded,they were provided with classrooms where they could do as they please."
"As i recall,the only compulsory interaction of Muslim pupils with the teachings of the catholic faith was the ubiquitous opening prayer that preceded each morning school assembly"
"In Achimota school,I continued to be imbued with the tolerance for the recognition of multi-faith and multi-Religions.Even here the groupings were,the Catholics (ensconced on top of the Administration building); the protestants in the Aggrey Memorial church;and the Muslims in the school reading room)".
"So how is it that almost 60 years on from St Peter's primary and now Emiratus Bishop Sarpong's historic transformation of the catholic church in Ghana,i am reading that the catholic Bishops conference of Ghana has literally told Muslims in their schools to take part in catholic rituals ot OUT if they feel affronted ("IF YOU DON'T LIKE COMPULSORY DEVOTION,LEAVE -CATHOLIC BISHOPS TELL MUSLIMS")
"We tend to equate the notion of FUNDAMENTALISM automatically to the Muslim religion.Its extreme is found in BOKO-HARAM in Nigeria;AL-QAEDA & ISIL in the Middle East,etc.It is a touch unfortunate and most dangerous to our national cohesion that here in Ghana,FUNDAMENTALISM in its most extreme manifestation is found in CHRISTIANITY"-
DR CHARLES WEREKO-BROBBY
SARPONG 9 years ago
Thank you Doctor, exactly my point. Moslems should not be forced to attend Christian devotions and Ghanaians will continue to live in peace. Fundamentalism is gradually creeping into Ghanaian Christians it needs to be stopped ... read full comment
Thank you Doctor, exactly my point. Moslems should not be forced to attend Christian devotions and Ghanaians will continue to live in peace. Fundamentalism is gradually creeping into Ghanaian Christians it needs to be stopped.
Moslem extremism is bad so is Christian Bible thumping extremists.
DDKT 9 years ago
U maybe right but u got to admit that musims are just voient by nature.
U maybe right but u got to admit that musims are just voient by nature.
Kwadwo 9 years ago
Mahama and his posse deliberately planted this faux problem as wedge issue for votes. I hope it explodes in his face.
Mahama and his posse deliberately planted this faux problem as wedge issue for votes. I hope it explodes in his face.
USMAN. 9 years ago
. As for many Christians who are supporting Muslms rights in Christian schools, it is because they are so engrossed with ignorance that they don’t know the past. Dr Jane Smith of the Harvard University has clearly shown i ... read full comment
. As for many Christians who are supporting Muslms rights in Christian schools, it is because they are so engrossed with ignorance that they don’t know the past. Dr Jane Smith of the Harvard University has clearly shown in a dissertation that even the term Islam did not originally mean submission.Also in ‘The Spiritual Background Islam’, a renown Middle East scholar Dr M. Bravmann also reveals that the term ‘Islam’ did not originally mean Mohammed’s religion or that of any Jewish partriachal religion as claimed by Muslims. According to Dr. Bravmann, the word ‘Islam’ was a secular concept denoting a sublime virtue in the eyes of the primitive Arab; defiance of death, heroism, to die in battle, etc’. The term denoted bravery in battle. It did not mean ‘peace’ or ‘submission’. Marshal Hodgson reminds us that the English word ‘assassin’ is purely of arabic origin. It was originally ‘Hash shashin’( or assassinus in Latin) meaning ‘smokers of harshish’. It referred to the pratice by Muslims in the 11th-13th who took hashish(hemp) to receive enough energy to fight for Allah.
Ghanaman 9 years ago
"i am reading that the catholic Bishops conference of Ghana has literally told Muslims in their schools to take part in catholic rituals ot OUT if they feel affronted..."
The Bishops Conference said NO such thing. The exac ... read full comment
"i am reading that the catholic Bishops conference of Ghana has literally told Muslims in their schools to take part in catholic rituals ot OUT if they feel affronted..."
The Bishops Conference said NO such thing. The exact word said over there was "Students" and this includes as you know non-religious inclined students, too.
Below is what was reported to have been said:
"The President of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference, Most Rev. Joseph Osei-Bonsu has dared students who cannot comply with the religious rules and practices in Catholic schools to quit and move to other schools, if they so desire."
This was presented under the title "‘Quit Catholic schools if you can’t stand our principles’" and this, I you could figure it out, equally addresses every/any student who would not oblige to the schools' principles.
The Bishops categorically stated they can't force Muslims to attend services.
On the other hand, I have also noted, since we all went to similar schools, that Moslems were given the choice to go town during church services. Morning assemblies/ devotion is completely other, as all announcements are made there. I have had so many muslim friends who never complained even for once about those morning devotion/assemblies.
Nima Boy 9 years ago
It amazes me how this bishops who suppose to know how to diffuse tensions like this will react in such a reckless manner.
It amazes me how this bishops who suppose to know how to diffuse tensions like this will react in such a reckless manner.
kwame 9 years ago
Its bcos of "little brain president" called john mahama and his intimidation ministers. They now look very foolish im e eyes of the whole world.
Its bcos of "little brain president" called john mahama and his intimidation ministers. They now look very foolish im e eyes of the whole world.
USMAN. 9 years ago
Mahama(a Gonja) is following the prescriptions of OIC.You remember a Muslim MP from Gonjaland declared that adulterous women should be stoned to death. Again Boko Haram in Akyem terrorized Muslim women for buying food from Ch ... read full comment
Mahama(a Gonja) is following the prescriptions of OIC.You remember a Muslim MP from Gonjaland declared that adulterous women should be stoned to death. Again Boko Haram in Akyem terrorized Muslim women for buying food from Christians yet the IGP(a Gonja Muslim) kept mute. Muslims burnt down a Christian mission house in Atebubu yet the IGP was again silent. AMA banning churches in classrooms, Northern Regional Minister accusing the Christian clergy of encouraging politicians to be corrupt. These are all plans aimed at suppressing Christianity to please the OIC. These are all indicators that Mahama is feverishly handing over Ghana to the Organisation of Islamic Countries for Money. We should remember Islam is useless without direct state support and so Mahama is providing that support to Muslims to grow in Ghana whilst at the same time suppressing Christians.
Issah S Sulemana 9 years ago
what an article! Thank you for this piece. Even the so called article 21 of the Ghn constitution cannot be applied to trample on the rights mission schools. If moslems claim their God(Allah) and the christian God(Jehovah) are ... read full comment
what an article! Thank you for this piece. Even the so called article 21 of the Ghn constitution cannot be applied to trample on the rights mission schools. If moslems claim their God(Allah) and the christian God(Jehovah) are one and the same thing. what is wrong with a moslem going for morning devotion prayer? No one shd allow moslems to impose their laws on anyone in Gh. Moslems are self-centred.
USMAN. 9 years ago
Islam cannot survive without political/government intervention. That is how feeble and cheap that religion is.
Muslims want Ghana government to sponsor Hajj operations. Muslims always want government to build their mosques f ... read full comment
Islam cannot survive without political/government intervention. That is how feeble and cheap that religion is.
Muslims want Ghana government to sponsor Hajj operations. Muslims always want government to build their mosques for them. This happened in Bolga in 2009 when the Muslims there threatened Mark Woyongo to build their mosque for them because they claim the NDC used muslim votes to come to power. In year 2000, the muslim community in Ghana threatened mayhem if the Ghana Statistical Service does not massage census figures to make Muslims look majority in Ghana. The question then is, is the Muslim god so feeble and cheap that he always wants government assistance to survive.
jihadist john 9 years ago
You are bias and also stupid.you are either a tilapia or a monkey from the south of Ghana who got the chance to live in the west so you dont care when Ghana is on fire.
You are bias and also stupid.you are either a tilapia or a monkey from the south of Ghana who got the chance to live in the west so you dont care when Ghana is on fire.
USMAN. 9 years ago
The Quran quotes Allah as saying that Jihad is, in fact not just a religious duty but a profitable commerce, a business. (Sura 61:10-12). In the Hadith, Mishkat ‘ul Masabih, Jihad is said to be: “............the best meth ... read full comment
The Quran quotes Allah as saying that Jihad is, in fact not just a religious duty but a profitable commerce, a business. (Sura 61:10-12). In the Hadith, Mishkat ‘ul Masabih, Jihad is said to be: “............the best method of earning (blessings) both spiritual and temporal. If victory is won, there is enormous booty of a country, which cannot be equated to any other source of income. If there is defeat or death, there is everlasting paradise....”
WUNTIRA 9 years ago
The reason why muslims and christians have co-existed in Ghana peacefully is the fact that Muslims have been very tolerant of some of the naked discrimination against them. The constitution of Ghana guarantees freedom of wors ... read full comment
The reason why muslims and christians have co-existed in Ghana peacefully is the fact that Muslims have been very tolerant of some of the naked discrimination against them. The constitution of Ghana guarantees freedom of worship. It is time we come to the realization that times have changed and people are now very wide awake to their rights. All those making those noises must better be careful. Ghana is a peaceful country and must be preserved. It is time for mission schools to desist from forcing muslims to attend church services. Slavery was seen as normal for a very long time. With time it was abolished. We have only one Ghana and if people fail to see the changing signs on the walls Ghana will very soon cease to exist as the once peaceful country that we all know. People are becoming increasingly intolerant.
Ghanaman 9 years ago
Why are you saying such nonsense as "The reason why muslims and christians have co-existed in Ghana peacefully is the fact that Muslims have been very tolerant of some of the naked discrimination against them..."
In predom ... read full comment
Why are you saying such nonsense as "The reason why muslims and christians have co-existed in Ghana peacefully is the fact that Muslims have been very tolerant of some of the naked discrimination against them..."
In predominantly Muslim countries, no concessions at all are given Christians. In Senegal similar thing happened when parents of Muslim students attending Catholic institutions began to complain and wanted to wear Muslim dresses. The schools categorically refused and asked the the Muslims students to leave IF they couldn't adhere to the dress code imposed by the institutions and maintained they weren't going to modify the dress code for anyone else.
Senegal is 85 percent Islamic and Christians about 6 percent. On the other hand all the best schools are all Catholic schools. They are not only the best in maintaining values special to it, they perform better and fare better, maintaining the tradition through ages. So Muslims go there by choice since there's no other options.
You have to give credit where it is due. What prevents Muslims from creating their own schools everywhere in the country so they don't have to bend to any other rules strange to it?
In Muslim other countries, catholic schools can't even ring bells because "it is disturbing" to Muslims.
In a town in Germany, a friend began finding everything wrong with Muslims who came to their surrounding and asked that the church bells stopped ringing since it was worrying to them.
Vuvuzela 9 years ago
You're right Ghanaman. I remember those debates in Senegal. They didn't concern only dress codes, there was this same morning devotions issue and Muslims feeling coerced to attend.
In fact, Senegalese Schools behave the s ... read full comment
You're right Ghanaman. I remember those debates in Senegal. They didn't concern only dress codes, there was this same morning devotions issue and Muslims feeling coerced to attend.
In fact, Senegalese Schools behave the same way as Ghana schools where morning devotion is compulsory and the students march around before going into their various classrooms. The morning devotion are also for announcements.
The problems started when a Muslim girl wore a Muslim dress to school and was sent away, driving the parents angry. Then Muslims came out denouncing the morning devotion, obliging not only the head of the institution but also Bishops to intervene and asking all those who would not comply with the rules of the Catholic institutions to opt out.
Those institutions are what they are till date because of the rigors of their principles. Many of the leaders of Senegal all went to the Christians schools when Senegal is mostly Islamic.
I still don't understand what the problem is in Ghana,because it is really no problem.
Luther King 9 years ago
I have always admired your write ups but it looks like u are beginning to write like Rockson Adofo and Okoampa. Am sure if u were a Muslim your argument would have been different. How would u feel as a Christian parent if you ... read full comment
I have always admired your write ups but it looks like u are beginning to write like Rockson Adofo and Okoampa. Am sure if u were a Muslim your argument would have been different. How would u feel as a Christian parent if your child attending a Muslim sch is coerced to go to mosque?
No Muslim is asking for extremism or fundermentalism. When a Jew grows a beard its normal when a Muslim does same them its the beginning of fundamentalism? Habaah Kofi Attah u can do better than this.
The Moslems are fighting discrimination. U go to a Christian hospital and the nuns who are nurse cover their hair yet the Muslims are asked to remove theirs. That's the discrimination we are talking abt.
We are all waiting for the the ruling of the supreme court. Sometimes I find it sad when educated ppl like u make the same mistake like illiterates arguing that Muslims compel their women to cover their heads. Come to tamale, where the predominant religion is Islam and see how many Muslim women wear hijab. Very few. By your argument. Are the roman nuns also coerced to dress the way they do? If Ghana must progress we need to stop all forms of discrimination and be tolerant.
Kofi Ata, Cambridge, UK 9 years ago
Luther King, I never said it's ok for Jews to grow beard but wrong for Muslims to do so. Instead, I said the right for Muslim female students to wear veil at High School is the beginning of more demands and male students coul ... read full comment
Luther King, I never said it's ok for Jews to grow beard but wrong for Muslims to do so. Instead, I said the right for Muslim female students to wear veil at High School is the beginning of more demands and male students could also demand to grow beard whilst at senior high school. My argument is that a school whether Muslim, Christian or secular must have rules such as dress code. If the dress code says female students should dress in a particular way, then, so be it. Children go to school to study but not to practice their faith. My worry is the freedom to practice different faiths whilst at school that could create problems for the school authorities.
Regarding my child attending a Muslim school and being coerced or asked to attend prayers at the Mosque, if I was aware that attending a Muslim school involved attendance at Mosque prior to sending my child there, then why should I complain? That is the rule of the school and I knew it before I sent my child there.
On the Supreme Court petition on this matter, my view is that the Supreme Court will not entertain the petition but order the case to be heard by the High Court. This is because this is not about the interpretation of the Constitution but rather the enjoyment or exercise of rights guaranteed by the Constitution. One goes to a lower court to enforce or seek the enjoyment of constitutional rights but not the Supreme Court. In other words, there is not dispute as to whether Ghanaian Muslims are also guaranteed or entitled the right to religious freedom in the constitution.
No one is disputing that but rather some Muslims are complaining that their right to freely practise their faith is being curtailed by Christians and being forced to practise Christianity by Christian schools. This is not a matter for the Supreme Court but the High Court prior to Appeal and finally Supreme Court.
Nima Boy 9 years ago
Mr.Know-it-all, what are demands that will follow the veil? hahaha...Kofi wuye mobo
"Children go to school to study but not to practice their faith" and in the same vein , not to be coerced to practice other faith. This is ... read full comment
Mr.Know-it-all, what are demands that will follow the veil? hahaha...Kofi wuye mobo
"Children go to school to study but not to practice their faith" and in the same vein , not to be coerced to practice other faith. This is exactly the argument and I am glad that you are coming back to your senses.
What will you do if you are not aware?
Ghana 9 years ago
Kofi when you started saying that Ghana is a Christian country was the area you completely missed the point!!!
The schools may be built by the churches but, the gov took over. This means the schools are now gov schools so, ... read full comment
Kofi when you started saying that Ghana is a Christian country was the area you completely missed the point!!!
The schools may be built by the churches but, the gov took over. This means the schools are now gov schools so, how can the churches interfere in the affairs of the schools again especially when it comes to faith.
When tax cedis are used to pay salaries no religious denomination should have to control over that institution again.
Kofi, Ghana is a secular country it has never been a Christian country!!!
Kofi Ata, Cambridge, UK 9 years ago
I explained what a Christian country meant and do you disagree with me? I also gave example of how a state funded Christian School in the UK insisted on a dress code which the Court agreed because allowing students to pick an ... read full comment
I explained what a Christian country meant and do you disagree with me? I also gave example of how a state funded Christian School in the UK insisted on a dress code which the Court agreed because allowing students to pick and choose on the basis of right to freedom of religious practice could be chaotic and dangerous to society. I also gave a historical account of my experience in schools in Ghana and called for that flexibility to be maintained. What is bias about these?
Gandau 9 years ago
If he was a muslim I believe he would have sent his children to islamic or public schools where he would not have to border himself with the influence of christian values on his children.
If he was a muslim I believe he would have sent his children to islamic or public schools where he would not have to border himself with the influence of christian values on his children.
Kwame Okoampa-Ahoofe, Jr., Ph.D. 9 years ago
Brother Sarpong, I have also prayed at the Mosque several times right here in the United States. Other than removing your shoes, ritual washing and sitting cross-legged on your butts in the Mosque and facing the geographical ... read full comment
Brother Sarpong, I have also prayed at the Mosque several times right here in the United States. Other than removing your shoes, ritual washing and sitting cross-legged on your butts in the Mosque and facing the geographical Mecca, Islam is not very different liturgically from Christianity. The only difference is that women are segregated from men.
Besides, Islam is part of the Judeo-Christian religion. Buddhism and Shintoism are quite a different matter.
ABDUL NASIRU 9 years ago
muslims must follow their right because in Ghana here the christians want to do everything they want but when Muslims start doing this, they are recognise as bad people. Even the senior high schools which are not missionary s ... read full comment
muslims must follow their right because in Ghana here the christians want to do everything they want but when Muslims start doing this, they are recognise as bad people. Even the senior high schools which are not missionary schools are forcing muslims to go for church service by-force but when it turn to be other side it will be a bad name on muslims. The schools doing this if what u are doing is thought in your religion keep it up. REMEMBER do not do anything to your neighbour which will hurt him or her. Muslims are not to wear hijab to work places, schools, etc. My fellow chhristians read 1corinthians 11:5.
Fred 9 years ago
Very enlightening Kofi. I have enjoyed reading this great piece. Keep it up
Very enlightening Kofi. I have enjoyed reading this great piece. Keep it up
Adama Amadu 9 years ago
The issue is simply. Allow us to manifest our religion in a Christian dominated environment. She rules that sought to coerse others to practice other faiths should be expunged. why should a Muslim lady no ... read full comment
The issue is simply. Allow us to manifest our religion in a Christian dominated environment. She rules that sought to coerse others to practice other faiths should be expunged. why should a Muslim lady not allowed to wear hijab to work in Ghana? This is discriminatory. We want a just society . Whether the right to practice one's religion is qualified or not.
Sly 9 years ago
When a Nun covers herself from hair to toe she is seen as devotee to God, but when a Muslim lady dresses in the hijab or niqab then she is seen as oppressed and coerced by Muslim men and religion.
When a Nun covers herself from hair to toe she is seen as devotee to God, but when a Muslim lady dresses in the hijab or niqab then she is seen as oppressed and coerced by Muslim men and religion.
Kofi Ata, Cambridge, UK 9 years ago
Sly, whilst I accept that all faiths oppress women, you cannot equate Nuns covering up to Muslim women being compelled by men to cover up. This is because the Nuns have decided on their free accord to give up certain rights s ... read full comment
Sly, whilst I accept that all faiths oppress women, you cannot equate Nuns covering up to Muslim women being compelled by men to cover up. This is because the Nuns have decided on their free accord to give up certain rights such as family life to join a religious order. The covering up is the dress code of the order. Most Muslim women are compelled to cover up by fathers, brothers and husbands, yet they claim they freely chose to cover up. Some even claim that wearing the burka empowers them. How totally covering expect tiny hoes to see through empowers a woman apart from further expression is a mystery to me. In fact, the burka is not only a health risk but because men use it to commit heinous crimes, it could be associated with crime or hiding something.
Nima Boy 9 years ago
Kofi, again you've shown how Ignorant you are of the religion you so passionately trying to defend. I know you don't read the bible so you've never come across this chapter 1 Corinthians 11:10. You Moron
Kofi, again you've shown how Ignorant you are of the religion you so passionately trying to defend. I know you don't read the bible so you've never come across this chapter 1 Corinthians 11:10. You Moron
Kofi Ata, Cambridge, UK 9 years ago
I am not in any way defending the Christian faith or the Muslims being forced to take part in Christian worship but arguing that the system in Ghana when I was at school should be maintained because it worked.
I am also wa ... read full comment
I am not in any way defending the Christian faith or the Muslims being forced to take part in Christian worship but arguing that the system in Ghana when I was at school should be maintained because it worked.
I am also warning Ghanaians and Ghana that the demands by the Muslim Youth could be the beginning of something sinister with a hidden agenda. That is, the use or misuse of the 1992 Constitution towards radicalisation and religious fundamentalisn in Ghana.
I do not see myself as a passionate Christian because I disagree on some issues even with my Catholic faith such as abortion (the right of a woman to chose to abort), birth control and use of condoms, the treatment of gays and lesbians, etc. I am a Christian but a critical one.
Ghana 9 years ago
Kofi it will be better you stay at the realm of your knowledge. You keep amazing me of your ignorance of the Muslim faith and shamelessly exculpating Nuns who dresses up!
Kofi when did you become the policeman of the Musl ... read full comment
Kofi it will be better you stay at the realm of your knowledge. You keep amazing me of your ignorance of the Muslim faith and shamelessly exculpating Nuns who dresses up!
Kofi when did you become the policeman of the Muslim women to know that they were compelled to wear their hijab?
Now you are even sounding ridiculous by stating that wearing hijab is a health risk!! When did you become an expect on hazardous fashion or a Doc to know all these your imaginable postulations? You are a complete danger to society because of your ignorance! It's possible your ignorance can lead you to hate so, be careful.
Kofi when you started saying that Ghana is a Christian country was the area you completely missed the point!!!
The schools may be built by the churches but, the gov took over. This means the schools are now gov schools so, how can the churches interfere in the affairs of the schools again especially when it comes to faith.
When tax cedis are used to pay salaries no religious denomination should have to control over that institution again.
Kofi, Ghana is a secular country it has never been a Christian country!!!
Adama Amadu 9 years ago
The issue is simply. Allow us to manifest our religion in a Christian dominated environment. School rules that sought to coerse others to practice other faiths should be expunged. why should a Muslim lady ... read full comment
The issue is simply. Allow us to manifest our religion in a Christian dominated environment. School rules that sought to coerse others to practice other faiths should be expunged. why should a Muslim lady not allowed to wear hijab to work in Ghana? This is discriminatory. We want a just society . Whether the right to practice one's religion is qualified or not.
USMAN. 9 years ago
Is it fair to exempt people who have toiled their whole lives pursuing the cause of a Islam to be exempted from enjoyment in the hereafter because of the colour of their skins? I think some of them have sacrificed a lot by a ... read full comment
Is it fair to exempt people who have toiled their whole lives pursuing the cause of a Islam to be exempted from enjoyment in the hereafter because of the colour of their skins? I think some of them have sacrificed a lot by abstaining from wine in order to prepare their throats for the Great Beyond where there are rivers of wine flowing(Sura47:15; 76:5&21; 83:25-29). It is also unfair to deny black African access to the Islamic heaven where there are a lot of Marriages and Sex. (56:10-22,35-38). The lowliest of the inhabitants of the Islamic heaven will have 72 wives- I am wondering how much wives will the district and regional chief Imams will get and how many our good old Sheik Sharubutu will also get. Hmmmmmmm
Robert 9 years ago
St.basilides technical institute-kaleo Upper West Region is one of the school that is forcing other religion members to enter church.
St.basilides technical institute-kaleo Upper West Region is one of the school that is forcing other religion members to enter church.
USMAN. 9 years ago
Muslims should use Mecca money to build good schools for their children.Those against missionary schools should rather advice the government to stop the Makaranta form of education since it is a breeding ground for raising te ... read full comment
Muslims should use Mecca money to build good schools for their children.Those against missionary schools should rather advice the government to stop the Makaranta form of education since it is a breeding ground for raising terrorists. Why do they envy Christians. Is it because christians have chosen to invest in formal education and Muslims have rather chosen to invest heavily in tourism to Mecca? Stop the nonsense. This is the attitude that collapsed secondary education in Nigeria. In Nigeria today good secondary schools are found in Christian dominated states like Kwara,Plateau, Edo, Ondo, Ekiti,Lagos, etc. Any other good school you see is either owned by religious bodies or private individuals. This came about due to this same agitations about Muslim rights in missionary schools which forced some state governors to confiscate all missionary schools within their domains and renamed them after Muslim leaders. Today those schools are pale shadows of themselves.
Yakubu Tali jr 9 years ago
also u can never wear your kente cloth or bedsheets in the winter...idiot
also u can never wear your kente cloth or bedsheets in the winter...idiot
kwame Ali 9 years ago
Your right ends where another person's right begins. These are mission schs set out for a purpose. If u will not attend devotions pls go OUT to islamic schs
Your right ends where another person's right begins. These are mission schs set out for a purpose. If u will not attend devotions pls go OUT to islamic schs
Abdul 9 years ago
The person who wrote this article is a fool
The person who wrote this article is a fool
Ghana 9 years ago
Kofi it will be better you stay at the realm of your knowledge. You keep amazing me with your ignorance of the Muslim faith and shamelessly exculpating Nuns who dresses up!
Kofi when did you become the policeman of the Mu ... read full comment
Kofi it will be better you stay at the realm of your knowledge. You keep amazing me with your ignorance of the Muslim faith and shamelessly exculpating Nuns who dresses up!
Kofi when did you become the policeman of the Muslim women to know that they were compelled to wear their hijab?
Now you are even sounding ridiculous by stating that wearing hijab is a health risk!! When did you become an expect on hazardous fashion or a Doc to know all these your imaginable postulations? You are a complete danger to society because of your ignorance! It's possible your ignorance can lead you to hate so, be careful.
Kofi when you started saying that Ghana is a Christian country was the area you completely missed the point!!!
The schools may be built by the churches but, the gov took over. This means the schools are now gov schools so, how can the churches interfere in the affairs of the schools again especially when it comes to faith.
When tax cedis are used to pay salaries no religious denomination should have to control over that institution again.
Kofi, Ghana is a secular country it has never been a Christian country!!!
THEY ARE GETTING ON OUR NERVES. SOONER OR LATER WE SALL WIPE THEM. WE ARE JUST WAITNG FOR THE RIGHT TIME....
Speaking as if he does not know who the muslims are. Typical NPP coward. The whole nigerian army (best in africa after egypt, SA, Algeria)cannot defeat boko Hara. What of if boko haram offers to help. I still rememebr your GE ...
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Debate and stop being emotional. You like what Boko Haram is doing in Nigeria else, you will not use that as an example. Remember that Ghana is not Nigeria and also, you should understand that Nigeria has more Muslims than G ...
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Boko Haram has the backing of the Muslim population worldwide.It is what 'shitslam' and 'moslums' is all about.Wherever they are,there is destruction and uncivilised way of life(violence,slavery,killings,beheadings etc).The w ...
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All fanatics of religion (Christian, Muslim, Buddhists etc) is that they dont know how to separate issues. One group of muslims complain about forced worjsip in schools, then the whole community is evil. A pastor in Tema who ...
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It is said that Muslims are minority in Ghana but when you go to prisons across Ghana they are in the majority. If we allow Muslims to have their way they will turn this peaceful nation of ours into an open prison.
Boko Haram emerged as a result of decades of unsuccessful effort to achieve the rights and liberties of Muslim Students in Nigerian schools. In most of the schools, Church services are compulsory and the right environment is ...
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I think the Politicians are creating problems that never existed. This so called Christian/Moslem religious divide is being " harped" to distract Ghanaians from the "duuuuuuuuuuumsor duuuuuuuuuuuusor" menace.
Kofi, I think ...
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Sarpong, Morning devotion are more for the announcements, warm-up(presence and preparation towards classroom moments), the singing of national anthem, the reciting of national pledge and marching(in elementary schools) than a ...
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Kofi/Sarpong, you are losing sight of why this has become a hot topic. It is all political otherwise the president would not have quickly jumped in. Also I would not be surprised that these students are being empowered by som ...
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Nigeria army is one of the best in Africa? Charlie, are you kidding? Lol, ridicule does not kill!
They were running from the Boko Haram fighters saying they didn't want to die! Actually, Nigeria is trying hang some of them f ...
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wipe who out. you see these are some of the things you say and spark violence yet you blame others. nobody is talking about killing here. they simply asking for their right. so where is the wiping out coming. well I am proud ...
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what right are you talking about? if you want better schools build your own and stop claiming right on someone's property. Go back to class one and Learn about your rights and responsibilities.nonsense
Christians want us to believe that Jesus, died the death of a false prophet, that is unacceptable. I love God and his prophets too much to believe in such non-sense.
65 reasons to believe that Jesus did not die on the cro ...
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Ibn,I enjoyed reading you comment.I sometimes wonder why professors,drs etc read the bible and don't see all the contradictions.But I blame it on laziness and Paul and his pagan kings.They succeeded in adulterating the bible. ...
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All Muslims have to believe in Jesus as one of
The prophet sent by God in order to be a Muslim.
We respect and love him and because of it we want to
present our point of view of the Prophet Jesus. Not
to insult our Christ ...
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JUST BRING IT ONN NOW OKONFO... WE SHALL WIPE YOU ALL OUT OF THE MAP OF GHANA. LOOK AT YOU BABY Chickens. ..HAHAH U WANT TO PLAY WITH FIRE??? HAHAH WELCOME TO FIRE FESTIVAL....NATURALLY BORN IGNORANT PEOPLE
Mahama is trying to score a political point with that religious brouhaha. There is nothing like "discrimination" against any Muslims anywhere in Ghana. Those who are doing all they could to set Ghana ablaze should do so bec ...
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WE HAVE LIVED TOGETHER PEACEFULLY UNTIL THE USELESS NDC PARTY WAS FORMED. A PARTY OF POOR LOOKING FOR RICHES OVERNIGHT.
''We have been vice presidents for far too long, it is time you make ONE OF YOUR OWN President.'' - Jo ...
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Very intelligent discussion. Well written and a warning to all Ghanaians. The signs are there, they start slowly and seemingly harmless until they creep into the minds of silly polititians. That's when they gain legitimacy to ...
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Those with extreme Islamic philosophy start with something like this then if the people give in, they keep demanding more to the point of a separate homeland.
Look at Islamic group like Aby Sayaf in the Philippine. They ...
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There is difference between praying the Christian or Muslim prayer at morning assembly and attending a church service on Sunday. The latter should not be accepted by any person and that is what some schools are doing.
Abena, I agree with you. Moslems should not be compelled to attend morning devotion where Christian worship is the norm or Christians should not be compelled to attend Moslem devotions.
Left to me, morning devotions and Su ...
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A very well informed piece of writing. See what the West, particularly the UK are finding themselves face in Syria? David Cameron at some point wanted to go and topple Assad of Syria but he was voted down by parliament. Now, ...
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It is their right if they want to wear hijab, burka, or whatever. I blame the muslim in the first place for allowing such nonsense to be happening. They should rise up NOW.
What stops you from telling them to set Ghana ablaze? If I send my child to an Islamic school, I don't expect them to change the rules to my son's favor. Can you name an instance where a Muslim had been discriminated against ...
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A very intelligent muslim youth was pushed down to his death from a 3-storey block for not attending some stupid and bainwashed mrning devotions.
And what was the outcome?
There was no investigation, the school did not apologise to his parents. The issue is that the boy had to attend Sunday Worship, not just come and say the prayer at morning assembly. I suppose Jesus was happy that he died for ...
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where did that happen?
Abena,
Do you believe this cheap lie? The boy in question was in St Augustine at Cape Coast. He and his friends were hiding in an uncompleted building and studying, which was illegal, while others were attending morning ser ...
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xx, I believe no Moslem should be forced to attend Christian morning devotion but can you tell us where in Ghana a Moslem student was pushed down from a three storey building to his death because he was a Moslem. Please don't ...
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U are a fool. which Islamic school forces christians to go to the mosque.
XX'S ANSWER IS THAT THE GHANAIAN MUSLIMS SHOULD RISE UP? REALLY? THAT IS WHY THE MAJORITY IS SHOUTING AND ARGUING WHY? BECAUSE WHENEVER A MUSLIM DOES NOT GET HIS WAY, HE RESORTS TO VIOLENCE?
WHY BURN DOWN THE MISSION HOUS ...
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Rights are within a scope. In this case the constitution of Ghana. The greater worry is if the supposed right is not placed within scope the Muslim will ask to be ruled by sharia law which is alien to the laws of Ghana but a ...
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MR. KOFI ATA, ALL I CAN SAY IS I WISH YOU ARE ONE OF THE JUDGES WHO WILL SIT ON THE COURT AND HEAR THIS CASE CURRENTLY BEFORE THE SUPREME COURT, PERHAPS THE OUTCOME WILL FAVOR THESE MISSION SCHOOLS WITH AGE TESTED RULES AND R ...
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That is stupid ISLAM creeping into our society.Kofi Ata has described their modus operandi.Connect the dots.... Ghanaians.Visit jihadwatch.org and similar sites(links).You will get to know more about their evil scheme.ISLAM i ...
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At St. Peter's, where I spent more time than you did, Kofi, we Protestants had a resident British Presbyterian minister cum teacher called Rev. Stuart. When he left, we had visiting pastors, including soon-to-be-Moderator, Rt ...
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Kofi,all the anecdotes and past traditions at mission schools you've touched on,will not amount to anything until the Supreme Court rules on the rights of Muslim students at these schools. Yours truly suspects a tinge of anti ...
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As a Christian, I don't see the big deal here, a Presbyterian attending a Catholic mass or Methodist church because we all believe in God through Jesus. A Christian is a Christian regardless of his denomination. I am a Cathol ...
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Muslims are commanded by Allah to keep their enemies terrorized. Terrorism is a strategy of war and it’s proven from Hadiths of the Prophet and Islamic history.
And you may ask,who are these enemies?
It is jews,christians ...
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If Muslims are commanded to be terrorists so is Jesus commanding Christians to be terrorists.It is vivid in Luke 19:27 that those who refuse to accept he Jesus as king be brought before him and killed.I know someone will say ...
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you were born blind, you grow up blind so you shall die blind. take your time and do reseach about islam before you say something about the religion. And make sure after your reseach you will tell yourself the truth. you ppl ...
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what about you being brainwashed by Arabs!!!!!
'Go back to old testament and u will find islam there' and now we see moslems playing 'taqiyya' as usual.
"Whilst Muslim men have the freedom of choice either to wear a beard or shave it, most Muslim women do not have such options". You mean the women do not have the options either to wear or shave a beard? I'm sorry you being to ...
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Let it be known now and then that western values were there and Christian values were also there. Constantine made xtianity a legal religion in Europe during his reign .so western values can not be harvested to the advantage ...
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MASSA KOFI, the new era of Islamic fundamentalism is growing in Ghana, and our divisive politics is encouraging it. The problem is far wider and deeper than the simmering debate over the issue of Christian devotions and the e ...
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We shouldn't be ignorant of the modus operandi of NDC- divide, conquer and rule. They will do whatever it takes to cling onto power. If we failed to understand them, Ghana stands to lose in the near future. Very sickening!
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Nyasasem, I was not being mischievous on what Dr OSafo Marfo was alleged to have said. At best, I was disappointed that such a senior politician said what was alleged. I have sent article to Ghanaweb on that subject and will ...
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I can see how desperate Kofi and his ilk's are to curb the dwindling number of Christian converts or to meet their masters quota. Telling all kinds of lies to tarnish the image of this great religion.You can hide behind your ...
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Xx please what has this got to do with NPP. Allah punish you
What do Muslims pray 5 times a day? Nothing but bigotry and hatred of the Christians and Jews!
In their daily prayers, Muslims have to repeat the following from the Quran multiple times (Surah 1, Fatihah): “Guide us to t ...
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What about the noise the churches make all over.Do u call that worshiping God.Funny religion.Do u enter your rooms with shoes etc? But Gods room is entered with anything.It's funny when Christians say it is what's in heart th ...
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By far, this is the best opinion on the subject. Let's see how far religious freedom can be stretched by Muslims with their irrational demands.
Muslim pupils made up a very significant percentage of st peter's population,despite the fact that the universal catholic church was at its most intolerant phase (when the catholic church did not even acknowledge Anglican,let ...
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Thank you Doctor, exactly my point. Moslems should not be forced to attend Christian devotions and Ghanaians will continue to live in peace. Fundamentalism is gradually creeping into Ghanaian Christians it needs to be stopped ...
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U maybe right but u got to admit that musims are just voient by nature.
Mahama and his posse deliberately planted this faux problem as wedge issue for votes. I hope it explodes in his face.
. As for many Christians who are supporting Muslms rights in Christian schools, it is because they are so engrossed with ignorance that they don’t know the past. Dr Jane Smith of the Harvard University has clearly shown i ...
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"i am reading that the catholic Bishops conference of Ghana has literally told Muslims in their schools to take part in catholic rituals ot OUT if they feel affronted..."
The Bishops Conference said NO such thing. The exac ...
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It amazes me how this bishops who suppose to know how to diffuse tensions like this will react in such a reckless manner.
Its bcos of "little brain president" called john mahama and his intimidation ministers. They now look very foolish im e eyes of the whole world.
Mahama(a Gonja) is following the prescriptions of OIC.You remember a Muslim MP from Gonjaland declared that adulterous women should be stoned to death. Again Boko Haram in Akyem terrorized Muslim women for buying food from Ch ...
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what an article! Thank you for this piece. Even the so called article 21 of the Ghn constitution cannot be applied to trample on the rights mission schools. If moslems claim their God(Allah) and the christian God(Jehovah) are ...
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Islam cannot survive without political/government intervention. That is how feeble and cheap that religion is.
Muslims want Ghana government to sponsor Hajj operations. Muslims always want government to build their mosques f ...
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You are bias and also stupid.you are either a tilapia or a monkey from the south of Ghana who got the chance to live in the west so you dont care when Ghana is on fire.
The Quran quotes Allah as saying that Jihad is, in fact not just a religious duty but a profitable commerce, a business. (Sura 61:10-12). In the Hadith, Mishkat ‘ul Masabih, Jihad is said to be: “............the best meth ...
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The reason why muslims and christians have co-existed in Ghana peacefully is the fact that Muslims have been very tolerant of some of the naked discrimination against them. The constitution of Ghana guarantees freedom of wors ...
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Why are you saying such nonsense as "The reason why muslims and christians have co-existed in Ghana peacefully is the fact that Muslims have been very tolerant of some of the naked discrimination against them..."
In predom ...
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You're right Ghanaman. I remember those debates in Senegal. They didn't concern only dress codes, there was this same morning devotions issue and Muslims feeling coerced to attend.
In fact, Senegalese Schools behave the s ...
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I have always admired your write ups but it looks like u are beginning to write like Rockson Adofo and Okoampa. Am sure if u were a Muslim your argument would have been different. How would u feel as a Christian parent if you ...
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Luther King, I never said it's ok for Jews to grow beard but wrong for Muslims to do so. Instead, I said the right for Muslim female students to wear veil at High School is the beginning of more demands and male students coul ...
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Mr.Know-it-all, what are demands that will follow the veil? hahaha...Kofi wuye mobo
"Children go to school to study but not to practice their faith" and in the same vein , not to be coerced to practice other faith. This is ...
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Kofi when you started saying that Ghana is a Christian country was the area you completely missed the point!!!
The schools may be built by the churches but, the gov took over. This means the schools are now gov schools so, ...
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I explained what a Christian country meant and do you disagree with me? I also gave example of how a state funded Christian School in the UK insisted on a dress code which the Court agreed because allowing students to pick an ...
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If he was a muslim I believe he would have sent his children to islamic or public schools where he would not have to border himself with the influence of christian values on his children.
Brother Sarpong, I have also prayed at the Mosque several times right here in the United States. Other than removing your shoes, ritual washing and sitting cross-legged on your butts in the Mosque and facing the geographical ...
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muslims must follow their right because in Ghana here the christians want to do everything they want but when Muslims start doing this, they are recognise as bad people. Even the senior high schools which are not missionary s ...
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Very enlightening Kofi. I have enjoyed reading this great piece. Keep it up
The issue is simply. Allow us to manifest our religion in a Christian dominated environment. She rules that sought to coerse others to practice other faiths should be expunged. why should a Muslim lady no ...
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When a Nun covers herself from hair to toe she is seen as devotee to God, but when a Muslim lady dresses in the hijab or niqab then she is seen as oppressed and coerced by Muslim men and religion.
Sly, whilst I accept that all faiths oppress women, you cannot equate Nuns covering up to Muslim women being compelled by men to cover up. This is because the Nuns have decided on their free accord to give up certain rights s ...
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Kofi, again you've shown how Ignorant you are of the religion you so passionately trying to defend. I know you don't read the bible so you've never come across this chapter 1 Corinthians 11:10. You Moron
I am not in any way defending the Christian faith or the Muslims being forced to take part in Christian worship but arguing that the system in Ghana when I was at school should be maintained because it worked.
I am also wa ...
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Kofi it will be better you stay at the realm of your knowledge. You keep amazing me of your ignorance of the Muslim faith and shamelessly exculpating Nuns who dresses up!
Kofi when did you become the policeman of the Musl ...
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The issue is simply. Allow us to manifest our religion in a Christian dominated environment. School rules that sought to coerse others to practice other faiths should be expunged. why should a Muslim lady ...
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Is it fair to exempt people who have toiled their whole lives pursuing the cause of a Islam to be exempted from enjoyment in the hereafter because of the colour of their skins? I think some of them have sacrificed a lot by a ...
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St.basilides technical institute-kaleo Upper West Region is one of the school that is forcing other religion members to enter church.
Muslims should use Mecca money to build good schools for their children.Those against missionary schools should rather advice the government to stop the Makaranta form of education since it is a breeding ground for raising te ...
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also u can never wear your kente cloth or bedsheets in the winter...idiot
Your right ends where another person's right begins. These are mission schs set out for a purpose. If u will not attend devotions pls go OUT to islamic schs
The person who wrote this article is a fool
Kofi it will be better you stay at the realm of your knowledge. You keep amazing me with your ignorance of the Muslim faith and shamelessly exculpating Nuns who dresses up!
Kofi when did you become the policeman of the Mu ...
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