Why do you think there are more churches and Masjids, than schools or hospitals in Africa…
— Jean Jacques Dessalines 🇭🇹🇵🇸🇳🇪🇲🇱🇧🇫🇨🇺 (@JeanJacquesDes7) May 1, 2025
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From Grok:
The X post quotes Bayyinah Bello, a Haitian historian and humanitarian, who critiques organized religion as a commercial enterprise, arguing that true spirituality cannot be taught by institutions—a perspective rooted in her extensive work in Haitian and Pan-African history through her organization, Fondation Marie-Claire Heureuse Félicité Bonheur Dessalines.
The post’s question about the prevalence of churches and mosques over schools or hospitals in Africa highlights a systemic issue: a 2023 UNESCO report notes that sub-Saharan Africa has the highest out-of-school rate globally (20% of children), while religious institutions often receive more funding and cultural prioritization than education or healthcare infrastructure.
Bello’s statement aligns with a broader spirituality vs. religion debate, as explored in a 2024 LonerWolf article, which suggests that combining personal spiritual exploration with religious structure could reduce divisiveness, though Bello leans toward individual spirituality as a more authentic path.
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