Are Ghanaians Barbaric?

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Pumpuni 10 years ago

A day of shame indeed. I am yet to find one Bible passage which permits believers to physically manhandle a "spiritual enemy".
Ephesians 6:10 "For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, agains ...
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A day of shame indeed. I am yet to find one Bible passage which permits believers to physically manhandle a "spiritual enemy".
Ephesians 6:10 "For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places."NKJV
The most likely misinterpreted Bible verse could be Exodus 22 verse 18 "You shall not permit a sorceress to live."
My understanding of this verse (theologically) is that, "do not allow a sorceress to manifest activity". And this is in reference to spiritual activity which is unseen with the physical eyes. Therefore the physical assault was not only barbaric, but was also unscriptural
Pumpuni 10 years ago

Correction. Ephesians 6:10 should read Ephesians 6:12.
Sorry, typo.

Correction. Ephesians 6:10 should read Ephesians 6:12.
Sorry, typo.
ELINAM 10 years ago

Superstition is on steroid in Ghana. Most people are plain ignorant and stupid for believing someone with a sickness is a witch.
Fake pastors had moved ignorant Ghanaians to be closed to be border-line Jihadist.
All these ...
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Superstition is on steroid in Ghana. Most people are plain ignorant and stupid for believing someone with a sickness is a witch.
Fake pastors had moved ignorant Ghanaians to be closed to be border-line Jihadist.
All these hard-line ignorant christians need is a misguided leader to make them linch those who are different from them.
SARPONG 10 years ago

Kofi, your question, Are Ghanaians barbaric is not an insult but rather it was incomplete in my estimation. It should have been;

ARE GHANAIANS THIS BARBARIC AND PRIMITIVE?

Kofi, maybe because Ghana and England share the ...
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Kofi, your question, Are Ghanaians barbaric is not an insult but rather it was incomplete in my estimation. It should have been;

ARE GHANAIANS THIS BARBARIC AND PRIMITIVE?

Kofi, maybe because Ghana and England share the same time zone, you don't have time to listen to radio programs in Ghana or you would be ashamed of calling yourself a Ghanaian.

Ghanaians still believe in primitive ideas like dying from being cursed with shrines.

In this modern day, people believe in witches being responsible for their misfortune in life instead taking responsibility for their own bad decisions.

You listen to radio stations and hear these priests from various stone shrines claiming to have solutions for solving people financial problems, marriage and all kinds of claims anybody with an iota of brain will not even put them on radio stations.
J Goodlucky 10 years ago

A country led by the false pastors and so-called prophets who claim to hear from God but are liars.
The people have refused to reason because these pastors deceive them not to reason but always expect a miracle.
Even Jesus ...
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A country led by the false pastors and so-called prophets who claim to hear from God but are liars.
The people have refused to reason because these pastors deceive them not to reason but always expect a miracle.
Even Jesus himself always reason things out and showed love and compassion to criminals and sinners and all who broke the laws of God.
Ghanaians have broken the laws of God many times but they think the are innocent and blameless!
J Goodlucky 10 years ago

A country led by the false pastors and so-called prophets who claim to hear from God but are liars.
The people have refused to reason because these pastors deceive them not to reason but always expect a miracle.
Even Jesus ...
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A country led by the false pastors and so-called prophets who claim to hear from God but are liars.
The people have refused to reason because these pastors deceive them not to reason but always expect a miracle.
Even Jesus himself always reason things out and showed love and compassion to criminals and sinners and all who broke the laws of God.
Ghanaians have broken the laws of God many times but they think the are innocent and blameless!
Amecole 10 years ago

Kofi why apologise for pointing out the truth about the barbaric acts and belief systems in Ghana. Theses like other acts are real life stories in Ghana, apologising for pointing it out is in my opinion "acting the Ghanaian"- ...
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Kofi why apologise for pointing out the truth about the barbaric acts and belief systems in Ghana. Theses like other acts are real life stories in Ghana, apologising for pointing it out is in my opinion "acting the Ghanaian"--refusing to call a spade a spade, ---something we are very good at.
Loway 10 years ago

They don't help each other,they are very jealous when you have something they don't have

They don't help each other,they are very jealous when you have something they don't have
Dessie 10 years ago

you all parting "Blame game" on each other..you should rather educate public through social media about the need to know mental issue is not a witch and it can be treated

you all parting "Blame game" on each other..you should rather educate public through social media about the need to know mental issue is not a witch and it can be treated
samsabonsa 10 years ago

They should be held responsible for the barbaric act..........no fama nyame

They should be held responsible for the barbaric act..........no fama nyame

BRAVEBOY 10 years ago

Who is going to hold who responsible? The police are themselves superstitious.
There was another article of a woman beheaded by her brother in law the another day.
When the police arrested the culprit and sadly retrieved t ...
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Who is going to hold who responsible? The police are themselves superstitious.
There was another article of a woman beheaded by her brother in law the another day.
When the police arrested the culprit and sadly retrieved the head of the lady, a group of villages including a priest managed to convince the police to let the culprit go because indeed the woman was not dead but had been taken away by dwarfs.

Who is there to check who in a highly charged superstitious society that refuses to deal with issues as they are.
BRAVEBOY 10 years ago

When you have a society that refuses to learn from far and wide, this is what you get.
Neither the media houses non the society are well endowed with information to understand some of these things.
This must answer your qu ...
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When you have a society that refuses to learn from far and wide, this is what you get.
Neither the media houses non the society are well endowed with information to understand some of these things.
This must answer your question. A nation stuck in the past is indeed primitive.
kindawo 10 years ago

Infact,we still have animalistic behaviour.ghana is under supesticious invation and fetish pastors are using that to corrupt the society.This continuor for along time under the watch of governments.May Allah bless you Mr kofi ...
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Infact,we still have animalistic behaviour.ghana is under supesticious invation and fetish pastors are using that to corrupt the society.This continuor for along time under the watch of governments.May Allah bless you Mr kofi Ata
mother's child 10 years ago

Kofi Ata, this is a well written paper. I feel your disgust. This is your modern Ghana with European brewed "superstition" damaging African "superstition". We are simply part of a confused continent. It is nice to know that t ...
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Kofi Ata, this is a well written paper. I feel your disgust. This is your modern Ghana with European brewed "superstition" damaging African "superstition". We are simply part of a confused continent. It is nice to know that there still sane people on the continent. Pasters, please continue with your evil work and command the cedi to rise.
GoatEater 10 years ago

There can be no justification for the actions of the 'confused' mob and what happened to the unfortunate lady. It is unfair however to imply that Ghanaians are generally unfeeling, superstitious, barbaric, inhuman, etc etc. N ...
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There can be no justification for the actions of the 'confused' mob and what happened to the unfortunate lady. It is unfair however to imply that Ghanaians are generally unfeeling, superstitious, barbaric, inhuman, etc etc. Not only are Ghanaians 'part of a confused continent' they have, still are. and will continue to endure the effects of the dehumanizing effects of Dumsor. The fact that most Ghanaians havnt gone crazy like that 'confused' mob, is testament to the fortitude of the Ghanaian spirit.
kofi mensah 10 years ago

Hate comments on social media show that we are intolerant,and any spark could depict how barbaric we are. We should never delude ourselves that we are peace loving people.

Hate comments on social media show that we are intolerant,and any spark could depict how barbaric we are. We should never delude ourselves that we are peace loving people.
Nii Kpakpo 10 years ago

I am ashamed of how stupid, ignorant and insensitive some Ghanaians can be. How come the police did not cover the lady's nakedness and protect her privacy? What crime did she commit? We Ghanaians are still very primitive and ...
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I am ashamed of how stupid, ignorant and insensitive some Ghanaians can be. How come the police did not cover the lady's nakedness and protect her privacy? What crime did she commit? We Ghanaians are still very primitive and barbaric.
Trudy 10 years ago

God help those poor people who were unfortunate enough to be born in a country Like Ghana. This article shows just barbaric, corrupt and inhuman Ghanaians still are .

God help those poor people who were unfortunate enough to be born in a country Like Ghana. This article shows just barbaric, corrupt and inhuman Ghanaians still are .
Ghana kululuulu pastors fake predicti 10 years ago

Kofi when I saw these pictures I said the same thing oo and am proving right ghanains and superstitions like father and son oo

Kofi when I saw these pictures I said the same thing oo and am proving right ghanains and superstitions like father and son oo
Kumfa ya kum 10 years ago

The author of this article is probably commenting on something different from what he said he read. No where in the said article was it stated that the witch was carrying a womb. What was said was that the witch went to steal ...
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The author of this article is probably commenting on something different from what he said he read. No where in the said article was it stated that the witch was carrying a womb. What was said was that the witch went to steal a woman's womb which is a spiritual phenomenon but no where was it stated that she was carrying a woman's womb.

MARCUS AMPADU 10 years ago

"The report claimed a suspected transgender witch was caught with a womb. .."
Clearly shows that our nation is not ready to accept transvestism. And brother Kofi, I find your initial conclusion that the lady was "suffering ...
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"The report claimed a suspected transgender witch was caught with a womb. .."
Clearly shows that our nation is not ready to accept transvestism. And brother Kofi, I find your initial conclusion that the lady was "suffering from Alzheimer or dementia because she looked confused" rather troubling; that was a hasty conclusion - as if all mental health problems meet the Alzheimer's/dementia criterion.

You have raised an important point the whole nation has to condemn: treating elderly woman as witches. Not in 21 st. century Ghana.

The sad fact is that our politicians, faith-based organizations, academia, and our media houses don't see anything wrong with this barbaric act.
Dessie 10 years ago

I think I agree with RAWLINGS quest to the Tv providers in Ghana not because of money allow airtime to these fake pastors injecting misinformation to public about these kinds of falsehood and miracleous healings

I think I agree with RAWLINGS quest to the Tv providers in Ghana not because of money allow airtime to these fake pastors injecting misinformation to public about these kinds of falsehood and miracleous healings
GRACE 10 years ago

Wow. Wow. How do I get in contact with you Kofi? Thanks much and may the good Lord bless you for your compassionate heart.

It amazes me that Ghana people in this day and age are still doing these things. There is a large ...
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Wow. Wow. How do I get in contact with you Kofi? Thanks much and may the good Lord bless you for your compassionate heart.

It amazes me that Ghana people in this day and age are still doing these things. There is a large number of people within our community with mental health but with this kind of stigma attached to it they are afraid to engage in any sort of services or admit to it. Mothers and father's brothers and sisters this is what will happen if we don't take any action. Kofi again thank you for this article.

Quick fact: mental health is real!
Dessie 10 years ago

journalism in Ghana is not as US or Canada;they are just ignorant as lame people on the street..they do not know ethical sense in journalism;it remind about the case of Presidential staffer and journalish blaw on the videotap ...
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journalism in Ghana is not as US or Canada;they are just ignorant as lame people on the street..they do not know ethical sense in journalism;it remind about the case of Presidential staffer and journalish blaw on the videotaping accident victim from a dying bed and yet the media still accusing the presidential staffer actions;it is ridiculous journalist in soo called "middle class status"nation's journalism turns ugly

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