The Western Regional Minister, Mr. Anthony Evans Amoah, has said despite public education against indiscipline and efforts of religious bodies to train the youth and society, moral degeneration seems to be on the ascendancy.
Mr Amoah made the comment at the opening of a five-day Joint Anglican Diocesan Council (JADC) meeting at Sekondi.
Mr. Amoah said: "Indecent dressing, promiscuity, disrespect for the elderly, smoking, drunkenness, drug peddling and other negative practices seem to be common place in society."
"If we allow these social vices to gain roots in our society, the future of our country would be jeopardised and posterity will not forgive us".
Mr. Amoah urged parents and guardians to take a critical look at the way they instil values in children.
He said although it has been established that about 70 per cent of the Ghanaian population is Christian, this is not portrayed in their way of life as followers of Christ.
Mr. Amoah urged the clergy to advise and caution people in authority when they go wrong through memoranda and informal discussion.
They should also ensure harmony and peace in their churches so that these virtues are replicated in the wider society, he said.
Right Reverend Francis Quarshie, the Presiding Bishop and Bishop of Koforidua, commended the government for constructing roads and social infrastructure in all parts of the country.
He said although the economy has improved, this is not reflected in the standard of living of the average Ghanaian.
Source: GNA
DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited.
Tags:
Latest Stories
-
Bawumia is a unifier hence his all-round support – Sheikh Nuamah
3 mins -
Pandemic preparedness: ALERRT calls for integrating research into policy
26 mins -
Leverage digital platforms in music promotion – AT CEO urges artists
38 mins -
2024/25 GPL: Medeama scrape past Holy Stars to maintain unbeaten start
41 mins -
GPL 24/25: Gold Stars hold Lions in Kpando
44 mins -
GJA, NMC urge government to adequately resource State-owned Media
45 mins -
Be sensitive in your work – Chief Justice to the judiciary
55 mins -
How Internet Computer Protocol (ICP) can power Ghana’s national Web3 platform vision
1 hour -
Join me change judicial service’s image – Chief Justice appeals to JUSAG
1 hour -
Tottenham outclass 10-man Manchester United
1 hour -
2024/25 GPL: Berekum Chelsea’s Fuseini Zackaria scores to deny Asante Kotoko victory
2 hours -
2024/25 Ghana League: Bechem United edge Dreams FC for first win
2 hours -
Volta Regional Minister lauds Aquaculture for Food and Jobs Programme
3 hours -
GJA calls for release of anti-Galamsey protesters
3 hours -
High Court Justice calls for swift resolution of election disputes
3 hours