Don’t disturb our deities - Churches warned

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kk 8 years ago

Traditional worshipping the best as it is all about preservation not destruction.

Traditional worshipping the best as it is all about preservation not destruction.
Xtc 8 years ago

You can continue bowing down to foolish images carved by the same people who make chairs and tables for you,dont try to coerce anyone

You can continue bowing down to foolish images carved by the same people who make chairs and tables for you,dont try to coerce anyone
TERESA Accra 8 years ago

So why are you banning churches from worshipping?
You worship your idols all year round.no church tells you to stop. So why do you tell churches not to worship during some time of the year?

So why are you banning churches from worshipping?
You worship your idols all year round.no church tells you to stop. So why do you tell churches not to worship during some time of the year?
Ecca Dee 8 years ago

Teresa, get your facts right. The ban is on excessive noise making, not worshipping. If this is an Ashanti tradition I bet you will adhere to it. If you are not comfortable with our tradition just get the fuck out of our town ...
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Teresa, get your facts right. The ban is on excessive noise making, not worshipping. If this is an Ashanti tradition I bet you will adhere to it. If you are not comfortable with our tradition just get the fuck out of our town and go back to where you came from.
HHHHHHHHHH 8 years ago

But Rev. Korankye-Garry you are already deeply involved in IDOL WORSHIP such as Christmas and Easter, so why don't you join the Gas? Can you point out anywhere in the Bible where The ONLY TRUE GOD (jOHN 17:3) authorised such ...
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But Rev. Korankye-Garry you are already deeply involved in IDOL WORSHIP such as Christmas and Easter, so why don't you join the Gas? Can you point out anywhere in the Bible where The ONLY TRUE GOD (jOHN 17:3) authorised such celebrations? You even GLORIFY VALENTINE DAY in your churches - a festival associated with gross immorality. Shame on you
maree stopes 8 years ago

but you all come together (Christendom churches/Muslims, traditionalist etc) to pray on 6th March, for peaceful election etc, why now? just continue in your fake collaboration; hypocrites!

but you all come together (Christendom churches/Muslims, traditionalist etc) to pray on 6th March, for peaceful election etc, why now? just continue in your fake collaboration; hypocrites!
O.K 8 years ago

It is stupid for one religion to powered another religion.The ban on drumming should be lifted immediately,else members of other religions should take to the streets.

It is stupid for one religion to powered another religion.The ban on drumming should be lifted immediately,else members of other religions should take to the streets.
ELINAM 8 years ago

Yow cowardly christians bring your nonsense to the street and see how the traditionalists will beat you hands down. Cowardly lazy bunch. Bring it on as we want want you so bad.
If Ghana is attacked hypothetically, it's gonn ...
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Yow cowardly christians bring your nonsense to the street and see how the traditionalists will beat you hands down. Cowardly lazy bunch. Bring it on as we want want you so bad.
If Ghana is attacked hypothetically, it's gonna be the traditionalists who'll fight to redeem Ghana and not you fearful, boneless, lazy cowards?
Osman 8 years ago

I think the ban should be extended to the rest of the country. We're fed up with all this nonsense of disturbing the peace in the name of religion when others are exploring the universe for alien life.

I think the ban should be extended to the rest of the country. We're fed up with all this nonsense of disturbing the peace in the name of religion when others are exploring the universe for alien life.
Akyire twa, Animu twa! 8 years ago

It is religious undemocratic to claim African Spirituality as paganism. It was a mistake on the minds of the late African freedom fighters to overlooked the recognition of the continents Spritulity as a prime concern along si ...
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It is religious undemocratic to claim African Spirituality as paganism. It was a mistake on the minds of the late African freedom fighters to overlooked the recognition of the continents Spritulity as a prime concern along side the fight for its political freedom. The recognition of spirituality among a respected group of people,tribe or ethnicity which is found within thier traditions and cultures are the basic foundation for their well being;economically, socially,governance etc.Since governance began from the palaces where nations priests and kings sat to reason together to seek to preserve and to respect the spiritual and the physical well being of the nation, it is wise and important to put first the respect of our traditions and culture before anything else. No wonder Africa lacks behind countries like Israel, Saudi, Italy, Egypt, China, Japan and even India etc who built their nation on foundations of their traditions and cultures alongside modern development system.The basic tool for nations development is the respect and preservation of their traditions and culture in which their spiritulity is recognised of which the colonial masters have coated it to be called RE-LIGION!

Omanghanabapaba 8 years ago

why only in Ghana the so call one man church pastor's fight for their selfish interest through bias teaching from the great book.(THE BIBLE)if they found the ban uncomfortable then they should adopt another means of worship,i ...
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why only in Ghana the so call one man church pastor's fight for their selfish interest through bias teaching from the great book.(THE BIBLE)if they found the ban uncomfortable then they should adopt another means of worship,ie..30 days fasting and prayers like our early real men of God did,Christ Jesus fast 40 days and 40 night in the wilderness without noise making but was in seriously in contact with the Most High.at times pastors tells the congregation to remain silence to listen to the Holy Spirit so why can't go to church and pray for showers of abundant blessing,favor,healing,understanding,unity and for Mother Ghana and it's Leaders,even in Israel there's rules of worship.
KOJO 8 years ago

The Land of Ghana belong to the Traditionalist, and they have been worship their God (s) long before the white men brought in Christian religion which is destroying family ties oneness.So if can't observe it, you go to Europe ...
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The Land of Ghana belong to the Traditionalist, and they have been worship their God (s) long before the white men brought in Christian religion which is destroying family ties oneness.So if can't observe it, you go to Europe and worship there. That is where it (Christianity) belongs to. Periods! Even Our Masters (Europeans)stopped.
Kofi 8 years ago

What kind of gods does not like noise or drums? We Christians do not come to tell you not to drum or observe your practices so why do you want to force your practices on us? Your quotation is misplaced

What kind of gods does not like noise or drums? We Christians do not come to tell you not to drum or observe your practices so why do you want to force your practices on us? Your quotation is misplaced
fafa 8 years ago

ALLOW US TO PISS. OUYMODED TRADITIONS. GAS MUS TRY TO BE MODERN!!!!!

ALLOW US TO PISS. OUYMODED TRADITIONS. GAS MUS TRY TO BE MODERN!!!!!
Ecca Dee 8 years ago

Fafa, I feel sorry for you.

Fafa, I feel sorry for you.
Ecca Dee 8 years ago

Kofi, when you go to Rome you do what Romans do. We are not asking you to join us. We want you to adhere to our ban. If you can't do it go back to where you came from.

Kofi, when you go to Rome you do what Romans do. We are not asking you to join us. We want you to adhere to our ban. If you can't do it go back to where you came from.
Nii Aduemi 8 years ago

The need for us to respect our tradition and culture is necessary for our development and progress as a people.

Various ethnic groups have rites and traditions they observe as they prepare to celebrate their annual festiva ...
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The need for us to respect our tradition and culture is necessary for our development and progress as a people.

Various ethnic groups have rites and traditions they observe as they prepare to celebrate their annual festivals. The requirement for peace and quiet as these rites and traditions are observed everywhere. It does not impose any ban on Christians to stop worshiping, so Christians go on worshiping during the period.

Accra is not a conquered territory to be treated with disdain for the culture and traditions of the indigenous/aboriginal inhabitants. When we all go to our respective origins we observe these traditions and customs as required, but when we came back to Accra as if it is not necessary to observe what we respect when we go to our respective hometowns.

What is the sense where during worship we continuously disturb making unnecessary noise in our communities to the chagrin of other residents.

One month traditional ban on noise making is good for the health of residents of Accra who continue to suffer from noise nuisance in the city.

Left to some of us the ban should even be extended to eight weeks so we can enjoy some peace and quiet.

Accra is not a conquered territory and the indigenous people deserve the right to be accorded the necessary respect and support to go through with performance of their rites and customs towards a peaceful Homowo celebrations!!!
Mark 8 years ago

How can Satan tell light to keep quite.

How can Satan tell light to keep quite.
zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz 8 years ago

there is nothing like ban on drumming and noise making in Europe but these same pastors go to preach abroad and it is without noise. even with drumming in europe, the noise is not heard outside yet God still performs his salv ...
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there is nothing like ban on drumming and noise making in Europe but these same pastors go to preach abroad and it is without noise. even with drumming in europe, the noise is not heard outside yet God still performs his salvation. Why does the Almighty God, when He is in Europe love quiet and decorum whilst the Almighty God in Africa love noise? Just listen to the word people are defending " drumming and NOISE MAKING"
Akosua 8 years ago

He is a condemned person already. Idol worshiper in these modern days. Very outmoded and stupid custom.

He is a condemned person already. Idol worshiper in these modern days. Very outmoded and stupid custom.

Kutsii 8 years ago

This matter should be resolved by the Supreme Court, else one day it won't be proper for all of us. These traditionalist are in their minority and want to foist their religion on all of us?

This absolute nonsense of the G ...
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This matter should be resolved by the Supreme Court, else one day it won't be proper for all of us. These traditionalist are in their minority and want to foist their religion on all of us?

This absolute nonsense of the Ga state should be abolished. After all the Ga Christians are also in their majority.

Some Ga youth take advantage of this NONSENSE of a ban on noise making to rob innocent citizens even when their music is low , seize their gadgets and impose unnecessary fines on them in the name of appeasing the gods. They should stop the thermal power plants from making noise. Nonsense
APOSTLE 8 years ago

NO ONE CAN WARN THE CHURCH NOT TO PRAISE AND WORSHIP OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST DURING THIS MONTH IN ACCRA. THE LIGHT SHINES IN THE DARKNESS. CHRIST IS LIGHT AND WE FOLLOWERS OF CHRIST SHOULD LET THE LIGHT OF CHRIST SHINES IN ACCR ...
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NO ONE CAN WARN THE CHURCH NOT TO PRAISE AND WORSHIP OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST DURING THIS MONTH IN ACCRA. THE LIGHT SHINES IN THE DARKNESS. CHRIST IS LIGHT AND WE FOLLOWERS OF CHRIST SHOULD LET THE LIGHT OF CHRIST SHINES IN ACCRA THIS MONTH BY DRUMMING, SINGING AND SHOUTING IN JOY UNTO OUR MAKER, CHRIST JESUS.
APOSTLE 8 years ago

YOU ARE NOW FEELING THE HEAT.

YOU ARE NOW FEELING THE HEAT.
Exposure 8 years ago

He is not saying that you shouldn't worship the Almighty! Is drumming, shouting and clapping the only way to worship the Almighty? Do not forget the temple of the Lord is within you. The traditionalist on the Ga lands are the ...
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He is not saying that you shouldn't worship the Almighty! Is drumming, shouting and clapping the only way to worship the Almighty? Do not forget the temple of the Lord is within you. The traditionalist on the Ga lands are the real custodians and everyone should abide by their laws. This is simple unless your mind is made up to disturb the peace. When these laws are implemented on other lands, you gladly obey but not on the land of the Gas. Why this is so , I find it extremely difficult to fathom. When the Ashantis say, no noise it is ok. When the Ewes say silence, it is ok. When the Fantis say there is a ban on noise making it is ok. When the Northern part of the country says there shall not emanate noise, it is accepted but when it comes to the turn of the Gas there is hue and cry. Why? Are the Gas not humans who also deserves same respect? Think about that. Go ahead and worship the Almighty but do not disturb the peace. Noise making is not about worship! Some of the noises are way beyond acceptable levels and injurious to the ear. Do the churches and Mosques agree to lower their level of noise when an individual raises a concern in normal times? The Pastors and Imams should answer this. You do not allow even people to meditate on the word of the Lord.
KOJO 8 years ago

why is this ban on noise making targeted at Christians and not all form of noise. Accra is an industrial city and all manner of noise factories, cars, planes, corn mills generators etc. what will be the effect on the life res ...
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why is this ban on noise making targeted at Christians and not all form of noise. Accra is an industrial city and all manner of noise factories, cars, planes, corn mills generators etc. what will be the effect on the life residents of Ga traditional area if all these noisemaking activities are stopped for one whole month. I see this as a spiritual battle between Christians and traditionalists.
jerubbaal 8 years ago

Even serpents love music, so those proposing a ban on drumming and music making do not know the needs of their deities.Even in the Bible when king Saul was under torment David had to play instruments of music to appease the d ...
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Even serpents love music, so those proposing a ban on drumming and music making do not know the needs of their deities.Even in the Bible when king Saul was under torment David had to play instruments of music to appease the deities to cause relieve.When i was young when the drums of my uncles fetieshgods are played come see action.
RUDOLF 8 years ago

WHAT IS WRONG WITH THESE LATTER DAY PASTORS? WOULD THEY DARE DO IT IN KUMASI WHEN THERE IS SUCH A BAN. THEY SHOULD SHOW SOME RESPECT.

WHAT IS WRONG WITH THESE LATTER DAY PASTORS? WOULD THEY DARE DO IT IN KUMASI WHEN THERE IS SUCH A BAN. THEY SHOULD SHOW SOME RESPECT.
Michael 8 years ago

Deities which need ban to operate are not worth worshiping. The Christian God is omnipotent and not fake.

Deities which need ban to operate are not worth worshiping. The Christian God is omnipotent and not fake.
James Bawa Tamale 8 years ago

WHAT WAS THE END OF OKOMFO DAMOAH GO AND BAN AIR PLANES SINCE THEY MAKE ALLOT OF NOISE AGAIN STOP THOSE AMBULANCE SERVICE

WHAT WAS THE END OF OKOMFO DAMOAH GO AND BAN AIR PLANES SINCE THEY MAKE ALLOT OF NOISE AGAIN STOP THOSE AMBULANCE SERVICE
I PITY PEOPLE KNOWN AS CHRISTIANS 8 years ago

OH! CHRISTIANS ARE LYING TO THEMSELVES THAT THEY ARE SERVING GOD,BE OBEDIENT FOR ONCE,HOW CAN U GO TO SOMEBODYS PLACE AND U WANT TO CLAIM,AM NOT SURPRISE THIS IS WHAT FAKE JEWS CHRISTIANS DONE TO PALESTINIAS OWNERS OF ISREAL ...
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OH! CHRISTIANS ARE LYING TO THEMSELVES THAT THEY ARE SERVING GOD,BE OBEDIENT FOR ONCE,HOW CAN U GO TO SOMEBODYS PLACE AND U WANT TO CLAIM,AM NOT SURPRISE THIS IS WHAT FAKE JEWS CHRISTIANS DONE TO PALESTINIAS OWNERS OF ISREAL,CHRISTIANS SHOULD READ THE BIBLE WELL,NO WHERE IN THE BIBLE GOD SAYS DISRESPECT SOMEONES RELIGION,(CHRISTIANITY IS A FAKE RELION STOP FOOLING YOURSELF AND MAKE A GOOD RESEARCH ABOUT THE FAKE RELIGION AND KNOW THE TRUGHT)

Ecca Dee 8 years ago

If you are not comfortable with our tradition just get the hell out of our town. We are sick and tired of you people whinging Year in year out.

If you are not comfortable with our tradition just get the hell out of our town. We are sick and tired of you people whinging Year in year out.
A Christian 8 years ago

I wonder why mortal man is fighting for thee idols! If the laws were really promulgated by these idols why do they need humans to enforce it? If they are really worth their salt then they should deal themselves with those who ...
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I wonder why mortal man is fighting for thee idols! If the laws were really promulgated by these idols why do they need humans to enforce it? If they are really worth their salt then they should deal themselves with those who dare to disrespect the ban purported to be imposed by them! Unless of course these laws are human promulgted, with a motive, hence the defense of it through threats and violence each year! The same challenge was thrown to Baal in the Bible and it was found wanting! The Nigerians also threw the same challenge to the christiam missionaries by offering them plots of land in their evil forests to establish churches and to their surprise these churches got established and thrived and for once the gods of the evil forest couldn't defend their sanctuary! I challenge the traditionalists to leave their gods to enforce this law on drumming and dancing so all would be in awe of them! When you go fishing where fishing is forbidden no one stops you because they are sure you will reap the consequences! Only powerless deities need humans to fight for them!
Lin Lin 8 years ago

Why not ban the whole idiotic religion nonsense.

Why not ban the whole idiotic religion nonsense.

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