Deputy Minister for Education, Gifty Twum Ampofo has revealed that the controversial history textbook for basic 4 pupils on religion was indeed approved by the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NaCCA).
However, she noted, the manuscript that was presented to NaCCA didn't contain the portions that denigrate religion, specifically Christianity.
Speaking on Peace FM's morning show "Kokrokoo", Hon. Gifty Twum Ampofo wondered how the textbook containing the anti-Christ comments got onto the market.
"We are in trouble", she told host Kwami Sefa Kayi.
Reading a message on the programme proving that NaCCA didn't certify the circulation of the textbook in question, she said; "The said publication from Excellence Series was taken through the standard protocols, established all the approval process of the Council and therefore comes to us as a surprise. This is because the content as published by the media is not the true reflection of what NaCCA approved."
A primary four history textbook has become a serious matter of concern after parts of its contents listing disadvantages of religion, particularly Christianity, came to light.
The history textbook for primary 4 pupils titled "History of Ghana for Basic Schools", authored by Francis Benjamin Appiah and Henry David Appiah, lists the negative effects of Christian missionary activities.
Among the things the book says is that "Christianity has led to an increase in poverty in Ghana".
It further opines that religion is a major cause of physical and doctrinal disputes in the country.
Source: Ameyaw Adu Gyamfi/Peacefmonline.com/Ghana
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Where in the BIBLE do you read or see any of the things stated in the textbook specifically No.2? Rather the Bible entreats adherents to work because because "a hand that does not work shouldn't eat" 2 Thessalonians 3:10. "Go to the ant, you sluggard; consider its ways and be wise! 7 It has no commander, no overseer or ruler, 8 yet it stores its provisions in summer and gathers its food at harvest. 9 How long will you lie there, you sluggard? When will you get up from your sleep? 10 A little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to rest— 11 and poverty will come on you like a ***barred word*** and scarcity like an armed man." Pro.6:6-11....to mention a few. Why do you blame poverty on Christianity when the individuals are lazy? Christianity rather promotes wealth creation not poverty.
Truly am shocked about the reaction to the content of the books. The really insanity here is the amount of alarm people raise when any negative things is mentioned about Christianity. This religion has caused lots of murder in the name of "obedience is better than sacrifice to God".
What is wrong with what the publishers have stated in the history book. I see nothing wrong with the content. It is the truth that Religion has done us bad than good. The noise making about the book is will yield nothing. Isn't it true that Christianity has produced Charlatans in Ghana? We should stop the hypocrisy and face the truth.