Critical Point

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I'm a social commentator writing on issues that are triggered by my life in Accra. Much of my writing is on truth and meaning. I often explore this through religious belief as it is impossible to escape this in Ghana.

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by: grahamk

I'm a music teacher from the UK who decided to turn his back on the value system of my culture. By accident, I ended up in Ghana. I thought I was in paradise as most of us do when we arrive. Then the cracks began to show and I realised I had jumped from one sinking ship to another. It's just that this one has smaller holes. I have now learnt to value many things about my own culture but there are also many things I value about my life here. I can't imagine living anywhere else.

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Official – Ghana’s mental health professionals... Posted on 06/05/2013

Ghana’s chief psychiatrist, Dr Akwesi Osei, has made the startling announcement that his own psychiatric doctors, responsible for the mental health of the nation, are themselves... Read more

Calls to execute bloggers in Bangladesh Posted on 10/04/2013

A list of 84 bloggers has been handed to the Bangladeshi government demanding they are given the death penalty. Their ‘crime’ was to be human rights activists,... Read more

Selfish Christianity Posted on 21/03/2013

There is a certain type of religious person I meet in Ghana, unfortunately usually a Christian, who makes the accusatory statement – “Why should you care? What’s it to do... Read more

I Believe in God Posted on 17/03/2013

Dear God, I know this might come as a bit of a surprise to you but I’ve decided to believe in you. You see lots of Christians seemed very concerned about me and my friends and often... Read more

The Supernatural and Untouchable Pastor Posted on 13/03/2013

Feeling a little disappointed by a statement from a Ghanaian pastor who, I’m assured, is ‘one of the better ones’, I posted a series of questions on my facebook page about... Read more

Rejoicing in a god-forsaken world Posted on 04/03/2013

My God, My God, Why have you forsaken me? – the last words of Jesus on the cross according to the Gospels of Matthew and Mark (taken from Psalm 22:1). In these words Jesus came to... Read more

Critical Point nominated for Ghana Social Media Award Posted on 01/03/2013

It really came as a complete surprise when informed that this blog has been nominated for Best Activist blog in Ghana. I guess I had never thought of it as being activist and always feel... Read more

The Fool Has Said In His Heart Posted on 18/02/2013

There is a certain type of Christian who loves to quote Psalm 14:1 “The fool has said in his heart, “There is no God.”” They quote it not simply to attack atheist... Read more

Overcoming Hate, Moving to Compassion Posted on 10/02/2013

Two recent articles have kicked me out of the dark hole I was beginning to seek refuge in and have given me renewed hope. The first is In Bed with the President of Ghana? by... Read more

Thank God for Wanlov Posted on 04/02/2013

Ghana’s own son Wanlov the Kubolor is a master at exposing hypocrisy. Like the Pied Piper of Hamlin the music of his magical words roots out the rats who, absorbed in their hysteria... Read more

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