Ghanaian socialite Nana Tornado has advised people to shift their focus from religious dependence to rational thinking and personal effort in their pursuit of success.

Speaking on the Rants, Bants, and Confessions podcast on March 27, 2025, he criticized the mindset of relying on faith alone for financial and personal growth, stating that religion has made many people in Ghana complacent.

"Almost 90% of Ghanaians need jobs, yet they are in church, hoping that God will provide for them, even though they haven't even submitted an application letter. Everything in this world is 99% effort; if prayer works, it accounts for only 1%," he argued.

Tornado, who grew up in a Christian home, revealed that he stopped practicing Christianity five years ago after realizing it was not helping him progress. He believes that people should use their ability to think critically rather than depend on religious teachings that promote passivity.

"Since becoming a free thinker, there is nothing I have planned to do that I haven't achieved. If there is a God who has given us the ability to think, what else do I need from Him? Let us remove God and Satan from every equation and think as rational human beings," he added.

His remarks have sparked discussions, with some supporting his stance on self-reliance, while others argue that faith plays a crucial role in achieving success.

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