Journalists Against LGBTQ Ghana Disappointed In Cardinal Turkson

Journalists Against LGBTQ Ghana has expressed its disappointment in Cardinal Peter Kwadwo Appiah Turkson over his recent comments on LGBTQ rights in the country.

Speaking in an interview on BBC’s Hardtalk programme, the Ghanaian born Cardinal Turkson admitted that it is “unfair” to impose the legalization of LGBTQIA+ practices on any country.

He further stated that criminalizing these practices is insensitive, asserting that “LGBT and gay people may not be criminalized because they’ve committed no crime.”

The Journalists Against LGBTQ Ghana in a statement signed by its convenor Isaac Boamah Darko describes as disheartening the stance taken by the revered public figure which undermines Ghanaian values and culture.

“It is disheartening to witness a highly revered figure such as Cardinal Turkson advocating against the preservation of our traditional family values” the statement said.

The group also calls on Ghanaians living abroad with higher positions of authority to uphold their cultural values and traditions for the sake od posterity

“We call upon all privileged Ghanaians living abroad and occupying influential positions to remember and respect their cultural heritage. It is crucial to uphold our traditions and protect the values that have shaped our society for centuries” it ended.

Read the full statement below:

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Journalists Against LGBTQ Ghana Expresses Disappointment in Cardinal Peter Appiah Turkson’s Position on LGBTQ

Journalists Against LGBTQ Ghana, a collective of Ghanaian journalists dedicated to upholding the country’s values and culture, expresses deep disappointment in Cardinal Peter Appiah Turkson’s recent remarks regarding the LGBTQIA+ community.

In an interview with the BBC’s Talk Hard, Cardinal Turkson stated that it is “unfair” to impose the legalization of LGBTQIA+ practices on any country. He further emphasized that criminalizing these practices is insensitive, asserting that “LGBT and gay people may not be criminalized because they’ve committed no crime.”

While we respect Cardinal Turkson’s right to express his opinion, we firmly believe that his stance undermines the values and culture of our beloved Ghana. It is disheartening to witness a highly revered figure such as Cardinal Turkson advocating against the preservation of our traditional family values.

As a collective of Ghanaian journalists, we firmly stand by our country’s cultural heritage and firmly reject any attempt to impose foreign ideologies that contradict our deeply rooted beliefs. We firmly believe that someone born and raised in Nsuta-Wassaw, Ghana, possesses a profound understanding of our culture, values, and traditions, far superior to those residing in the Vatican or other Western nations.

Furthermore, as a Catholic Cardinal, it is essential to acknowledge that homosexuality is deemed a detestable act according to Leviticus 20:13, which states, “If a man lies [intimately] with a male as if he were a woman, both men have committed a detestable (perverse, unnatural) act; they shall most certainly be put to death; their blood is on them.”

We call upon all privileged Ghanaians living abroad and occupying influential positions to remember and respect their cultural heritage. It is crucial to uphold our traditions and protect the values that have shaped our society for centuries.

Journalists Against LGBTQ Ghana urges Cardinal Turkson to reconsider his position and align his stance with the preservation of Ghanaian culture and family values. We stand united in our commitment to safeguarding our nation’s heritage and promoting a society that upholds the principles and traditions we hold dear.

For media inquiries, please contact:

Isaac Boamah Darko
Convenor
+233244916571

About Journalists Against LGBTQ Ghana:

Journalists Against LGBTQ Ghana is a collective of Ghanaian journalists dedicated to upholding the cultural values and traditions of our beloved country. We are committed to promoting responsible journalism and fostering a society that respects and preserves our cultural heritage.