1724: Peter Dankwa on Secular Humanism, Critical Thinking, Compassion, and Social Justice in Ghana
Author(s): Scott Douglas Jacobsen
Publication (Outlet/Website): Medium (Personal)
Publication Date (yyyy/mm/dd): 2026/08/06
“Humanism in Ghana needs two things. Exposure. Exposure to traditional media. Humanists in Ghana need to make their voices heard through the digital world.”
“Compassion, most likely because of our evolutionary background, has served as a lubricant for human connection. It transcends religion, colour, gender, and class.”
“They should first know that the Ghanaian humanist space is quite youthful. A lot of young people are involved in humanism here.”
“It was my humanistic attempt to address the pitfalls of tribalism in an ever-growing tribalistic Ghanaian society.”
“The process has always been very stringent, discouraging many Africans from even harbouring the intention to apply.”
“Burundi’s record on women’s rights, the rights of LGBTI+ individuals, and freedom of expression is particularly worrying.”
“The more I studied the bible, the more I transformed into an atheist.”
“If god exists, I struggle to see the evidence for his existence.”
“It is easier to call yourself a humanist than to be a humanist. To be or not to be, that’s the answer.”
“My decision to abandon religion was a watershed moment in my life. It forced me to ask difficult questions and think for myself.”
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