@everyday.ghana0: A video showing a white Catholic priest appearing to pour a substance into a river has gone viral online, triggering a heated debate about religion, African traditions and what some people describe as a double standard. Some viewers are questioning why an act performed by a Christian religious figure can be interpreted as a religious ritual, while similar traditional practices performed by Black Africans are sometimes quickly labelled as “devil worship,” “witchcraft” or “serving a deity.” The debate has also sparked wider conversations about how Africans view their own traditional beliefs and whether African cultural practices are judged differently from religious practices associated with Christianity or other faiths. However, the exact identity of the priest, location and purpose of the act in the circulating video have not been independently established, so claims about it being a sacrifice to ancestors should be treated as allegations rather than confirmed facts. ⚠️ Warning: Everyday Ghana does not support violence, destruction, hatred, or any illegal activity of any kind. We support peaceful expression, respect for the law, and democratic dialogue. Copyright: The video/audio belongs to its respective owner(s). Everyday Ghana does not claim ownership of the original footage.

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Friday 21 August 2026 18:53:32 GMT