COULD IT BE A CURSE FOR POSTERITY?

I should warn that the content of this particular message might be apposite for some due to its subjective nature. However, I encourage all to read with an open mind. Thank you.

Before the 1992 Constitution, the people of this nation were officially regarded as a 'Christian' nation. However, this status changed to 'secular' when the Constitution became active. Needless to say, a secular nation does not imply we allow all mannerisms to take shape in this nation. It is true that we all have the right to liberty and association. Nonetheless, we cannot, as a traditional and a conservative nation, allow certain rights to override national or public interest. One of the numerous national interest (traditional Ghanaian and Christian expectation) is to encourage 'married' persons to bring forth a new generation that will continue to develop this nation and bring it to its place of glory. Conversely, the practice of HOMOSEXUALITY defeats this very purpose.

Homosexuality is ominous to the institution of marriage, as defined in traditional Ghanaian and Christian terms. It defeats the very purpose of continuity in human affairs and that to me is a 'no'. As a developing nation, we need to concentrate on behaviors and practices that promote continuity of the affairs of man (affairs here depicts economic affairs). Common sense tells us that, same sex practices will not in any way aid us in achieving this objective.

One might ask, "Do you have something against people who are homosexuals?" Well, the answer is definitely a no; on the other hand, I do have something against the practice. I believe those who are into this practice have the ability to change because human beings are dynamic. We should never hate on such persons; however, the act they engage in should never be encouraged or promoted. I am in no way suggesting that they be ostracized and looked down upon. That is derogatory and discriminatory. I rather propose that Love, encouragement and care (here there is the need to establish rehabs in the country for those who want to change from this practice) should be constantly shown to those who find themselves in such mishap to enable them get back to fulfilling their procreation duties as stipulated by the laws of nature.

God said we should procreate and Homosexuality does not support this cause. The institution of marriage has a pertinent goal, that is, procreation. Society is on the brink of destruction if this menace is not dealt with. We need to make this a national agenda and deal with the problem. Persecution, ostracizing, lynching, hurling insults and making derogatory remarks are not the best ways to deal with this issue. The sensitive nature of this issue demands that care and caution be exercised at all levels to address the problem efficiently and effectively.