1719: George Thindwa on Secular Humanism, Witchcraft Accusations, Critical Thinking, and Human Rights in Malawi
Author(s): Scott Douglas Jacobsen
Publication (Outlet/Website): Medium (Personal)
Publication Date (yyyy/mm/dd): 2026/08/02
“Humanism is a philosophy of life that puts people (and not God) in the centre and seeks human solutions to human problems.”
“There is no evidence that witches exist. Accusations grounded on jealousies, crookedness and trickery remain the greatest manifestation of the belief.”
“While traditions are important, not all traditions are good. Some traditions should give way to enlightenment.”
“The Association for Secular Humanism condemns such barbaric and inhuman killings in the name of witchcraft. This should not be happening in the 21st Century.”
“ASH calls upon Malawians to desist from such barbaric actions which are not in line with human rights principles and the rule of law.”
“There is no magic, there is no witchcraft, they just want to be released that is why they are faking all this.”
“Since I started pledging monetary rewards in 2009 nobody has bewitched me, people only talk. I want action, not talking.”
“These bus evangelists are achieving nothing and are just mere noisemakers. Their practice’s main objective is to prey on the Malawian weak minds.”
“I am offering K500,000 to anyone who may bewitch me; so long as I do not die.”
“LGBTs are human beings and should be treated with dignity. LGBTs are entitled to the minimum level of treatment that acknowledges their humanness.”
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