I was raised up an Anglican! As customary, Sunday mornings were reserved for worship. My auntie — who was a fervent practitioner of the Faith — believed that Christ held the key to man’s salvation. So, as children, we were taught to love Jesus Christ with all of our beings. Most importantly, we were taught to be Christ-like in our actions. To tell the truth, I loved going to church on Sunday mornings. It meant that I could put on my nicest attire! Apart from its religious centeredness, the church was — like a family gathering. People came, ate and sang together. It was sheer fun! In fact, the brotherhood and sisterhood amongst the believers was admirable. Their their love for one another equally enviable. I was a curious child with so many unanswered questions! Some of the questions, when I asked them, were often met with silence. Folks would simply stir at me in disbelief and awe. I meant no offence! I just wanted to know.

One day, I asked my auntie; “why are there so many churches? Why not one church for all Christians? I mean, look at the Muslims. They have one religion called Islam!” “Keame, we are Christians, not Muslims. Muslims believe in Allah! We, on the other hand, believe in God.” “But, isn’t God the same as Allah?” I asked her. “No, they are not the same. Allah came from the east, and the Christian God came from the west! There’s a difference between east and west,” she replied. “Keame, have you ever seen a Muslim pray before?” “No,” I replied. “A Muslim prays facing east!” “Is this why the Muslims are united?” “What do you mean?“ she inquired. “There’s no unity amongst Christians, or, is there?” I counter-asked. “Perhaps, Allah is a unifier. Hence, the unity amongst Muslims,” I said. “Are you saying that the Christian God isn’t a unifier?” my auntie queried, obviously irritated. “Well, when was the last time a Jehovah Witness visited our church? A Muslim may be a Sunni or a Shite! However, they all pray in the same mosque. Now, can we say the same about Christians?” This time, I was offered no reply!

For a woman not highly educated, my auntie did her uttermost best by me. Sometimes, some of my questions caught her off guard. Others were fully answered to the brim! All in all, she never discouraged me from searching. Perhaps, she knew that I would find the answers to the questions someday. Bless her heart! Currently, I am practicing no religion. I consider myself a traditionalist! But it’s not a religion, or, is it? Having said this, Islam would always be in my heart. I prefer Islam to Christianity due to the unity amongst its practitioners! Actually, I arrived at this conclusion, when I discovered that Christianity is a White man’s religion. For those of you who don’t know, Christianity was fashioned after the nature of the White man. And, what exactly is the nature of the White man? Well, the nature of the White man is to divide. He segregates! The White man introduced segregation, when he went to North America. He did the same in South Africa. In Australia, the aboriginals weren’t spared!

Upon his arrival on the shores of Africa, the Americas and Australia — the White man could’ve integrated with the indigenous inhabitants on these continents, but no. That would’ve gone against his nature, isn’t it? So, what did he do? He chose segregation to integration! He then proceeded to systematically erase their history, their past. Thus, leaving their off-springs to wander in ignorance. Totally deprived of the knowledge of themselves, even up till now. For instance; look at us Black people. A people under hypnosis. A people interrupted. A lost people! The Chinese and the Arabs were lucky. The White man didn’t try to conquer them! As a result, they have something — which we Blacks don’t have. A mind of our own! See, without division, the White man cannot conquer — much less rule anyone. It’s that simple! In fact, wherever the White man goes, he first seeks to divide. He first seeks to confuse, then conquer to rule. Christianity bears the mark of the White man! Hence, its inability to unite. Hence, the division amongst its practitioners!

In Ghana, we are foolishly entertaining the notion of multipartyism. Different political parties with different names — just like Christianity. Division! We are busy practicing a voting system — which the White man fashioned after his divisive nature and thrust upon us. A system designed to keep a country divided! A system designed to keep us divided. Now, is this the true definition of democracy? No, I don’t think so! Remember, wherever there’s true democracy — there’s truth, equality and justice for all — not for some or a few. Wherever there’s true democracy, there’s unity and understanding — not confusion. Better yet, wherever there’s true democracy, there’s equal distribution of wealth. Multipartyism isn’t democracy! It cannot be democracy because it isn’t democratic. Multipartyism is separatism — Apartheid. It’s us against them. One political party against the other!

Democracy, on the other hand, is us. Each and everyone of us! Contrary to popular belief, the Libyans were practicing true democracy under Muammar al-Qaddafi. Now, you can take it, or leave it alone! In Libya, the Libyans had the Jamahiriya — a direct democracy whereby the people of Libya proposed and passed the laws themselves. Therefore, having no need for political parties to make decisions for them. The people made their own decisions through referendums. Power was in the hands of the people — not in the hands of politicians! In brief, the Libyans didn’t waste their monies on politicians to represent them. No! The people represented themselves directly as opposed to electing others to represent them. Hence, the absence of parliament in Libya. For the forty-two years that Muammar al-Qaddafi guided his people, Libya remained debt free — and Libyans enjoyed a high standard of living! In March this year, the UN was preparing to present Muammar al-Qaddafi with a Humanitarian Award. How many of you knew this?

Dear reader, this is the true essence of democracy. However, the White man would tell you that this is dictatorship. Simply because; the White man’s believes that a country should be ruled by politicians, even if they are crooks in suit and tie. The White man believes that his system — his way, is the best. Well, it’s not and never was! For example; when the White man arrived in the Gold Coast, our ancestors had their own beliefs. But, what did the White man tell them? He told our ancestors that their beliefs weren’t good. He called them uncivilized for practicing voodoo! He then converted them into Christianity and gave them a Bible. Whilst they were reading, the White man took their gold, silver and children. Our ancestors were tricked in their naivete and robbed blind. The White man may have left us a long time ago! However, we’re still doing things his way. We worship God his way and govern our country his way. Now, the question is; when are we going to do things our way — the African way? Remember, we would never be free until we learn to do things our way. True independence is having a mind of your own. Independent-mindedness! Independent-mindedness makes leaders out of men as opposed to followers!

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Welcome 2 the New age of Consciousness!
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The Emperor