Tuesday, June 30, 2009

The True Ghanaian Spirit

Note about Ghanaian construction (both commercial and residential) - With exorbitant interest rates, people rarely seek loans but instead save and build slowly. This method of construction is highly indicative of Ghanaian pride and work ethic; therefore, the value of one's home is all the greater.

Baptist International Church - Similarly, the sermon was delivered in both Twi and English. The translation process kind of reminds me of the Catholic church's mosaics, previously employed to teach the illiterate masses the values and lessons of the Scriptures. The subject of this sermon has remained relevant for ages: recruitment to the faith. Now Christianity and Islam, as the main actively converting religions, oppose each other as primary competitors in that realm - in Ghana and throughout the world. In this way (and others), the world is at war.

In noting the church bulletin, I was intrigued and impressed by the number of literacy and language classes offered. This church is truly trying to function as an international community religious center.

...Following some people-watching at the beach, we returned to the bus. I noticed that the parking lot appeared much more crowded than when we arrived. Indeed, we had been shut in. However, within a few minutes, several men had gathered (voluntarily - simply seeing our predicament) to move the bus clear of its angular issue. According to our Ghanaian drive and guide, this sort of demonstration is typical in Ghanaian culture, highlighting the importance of hospitality, teamwork, generosity, and warmth.


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