Spiritualist claims men possess love while women are naturally compassionate

Ghanaian spiritualist Jerry John Turkson has sparked discussion about gender roles, relationships and marriage after claiming that men naturally possess the attribute of love, while women are primarily characterised by compassion.

Mr Turkson made the remarks during an appearance on GBC Radio Central’s About Life programme on Sunday, November 8, 2026, where he discussed the topic, “Mysteries of Marriage, Part 2.”

Explaining his position, the spiritualist argued that men embody the image and likeness of God and are therefore the main givers of love in the world. He maintained that men are generally more willing to make sacrifices to improve the lives of their female partners than women are to do the same for men.

He illustrated his argument by saying that a man could take a woman from a disadvantaged background, support her education and help her secure employment. He then questioned how many women would be willing to make similar sacrifices for men, particularly when those men are struggling financially.

Mr Turkson argued that this difference demonstrated his belief that men possess the attribute of love because, in his words, God is love.

He further described women’s compassion as temporary, stating that it was often limited by circumstances and did not necessarily endure over long periods.

The spiritualist also claimed that many women are attracted more to the financial benefits and material support they receive from men than to the men themselves.

Discussing marital breakdowns, Mr Turkson attributed approximately 80 per cent of divorce cases worldwide to what he described as the nature of women’s social relationships. However, he did not provide evidence or research to support the figure.

His comments have added to ongoing conversations about expectations in relationships, financial responsibility, emotional commitment and the different roles men and women play in marriage.

The assertions represent Mr Turkson’s personal views and are likely to generate differing opinions among the public, particularly over whether love and compassion can be assigned to one gender as natural characteristics.

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