Spiritualist claims men possess love while women are naturally compassionate

A spiritualist, Mr Jerry John Turkson, has argued that men embody the image and likeness of God and possess the attribute of love, while women are naturally characterised by compassion.

He maintained that men, rather than women, are the primary givers of love in the world.

Mr Turkson made the assertions 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, he argued that most men are willing to support women in their efforts to improve their lives, but claimed that women are generally less willing to reciprocate such support, particularly when a man is unable to provide for them financially.

“A man can pick a woman from a low class, support her through schooling, and find her employment,” he said, questioning how many women would be willing to make similar sacrifices for men.

According to him, this distinction supports his argument that if God is love, then men, rather than women, reflect that attribute of God on earth.

“Women are only compassionate, which is ephemeral and normally time-bound,” he said.

He further argued that most women are attracted to what men can provide for them rather than being genuinely in love with the men themselves.

On the causes of marital breakdown, Mr Turkson attributed about 80% of divorce cases worldwide to what he described as the nature of women in their social relationships.

He maintained that women's compassion was temporary and did not endure over extended periods, presenting this as an inherent characteristic of women.

His comments have introduced another dimension to discussions about gender roles, love and marriage, with his assertions likely to attract differing views from gender advocates and members of the public.