Church and State: The Convention People's Party Government and the Church in Ghana, 1950-1966 (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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What we have then is a two fold thing the Church existing as a visible and forcible institution in society and also Christianity as a pervasive influence and factor in Ghanaian Society. 80 the question naturally is what was the relationship between the two heavy weights the State of Ghana headed by Nkrumah and the Church which we have described. There were several denominations, for instance, Roman Catholic, Methodist, Anglican, Presbyterian, Baptist, American Methodist, Episcopal Zion, Salvation Army, the Pentecostal groups. Given denominations at the time one would have expected that the positions they would have adopted would not necessarily be the same. Eg., the Jehovah Witnesses had nothing to do with politics and indeed at one stage Nkrumah was about to take measures against that sect because they were discouraging their adherents from voting, undergoing blood transfusions and saluting the national flag. That sort of thing would be a Special case, but by and large the historic churches, i.e., Roman Catholic, Methodist, Presbyterian, and Anglican presented a unified front.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the complex relationship between the Christian Church and the Ghanaian government during the era of Kwame Nkrumah, the first President of Ghana. The author traces the history of Christianity in Ghana, from its introduction by missionaries in the 19th century to its role in the country's independence movement and beyond. The book also examines the ways in which the Church influenced Ghanaian society, particularly through its involvement in education and healthcare. Through analysis of historical documents and interviews with key figures, the author sheds light on the tensions that arose between the Church and the state as Nkrumah sought to promote his socialist and pan-Africanist agenda, while the Church maintained its commitment to religious freedom and human rights. This book provides a valuable contribution to our understanding of the role of religion in African politics and society, offering insights into the complex interplay between faith and power. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9780243304073_0
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