CHRISTIAN-MUSLIM CONFLICTS AND INTERFAITH BRIDGE-BUILDING EFFORTS IN NIGERIA

Religious pluralism in Nigeria has been disrupted by religiously-motivated conflict. Colonial polices towards Muslim and Christian communities institutionalized racial and religious differences-with far-reaching consequences before and after independence. Religious fundamentalism among Christians an...

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Published in:The review of faith & international affairs 2010, Vol.8 (1), p.31-38
Main Authors: Ojo, Matthews A., Lateju, Folaranmi T.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Christian Islamic relations
Christianity
civil society
Differences
history
Islam
Multiculturalism & pluralism
non-governmental organizations
peace
pluralism
race and ethnicity
reconciliation and conflict resolution
Religious fundamentalism
Social conflict
Violence
West Africa
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Summary:Religious pluralism in Nigeria has been disrupted by religiously-motivated conflict. Colonial polices towards Muslim and Christian communities institutionalized racial and religious differences-with far-reaching consequences before and after independence. Religious fundamentalism among Christians and Muslims noticeably emerged in Nigeria during the 1970s. Between the 1980s and the mid-2000s, roughly 48 cases of religious riots were reported. Most of Nigeria's inter-religious forums have responded to religious conflict only after it has escalated into violence. Governmental and non-governmental inter-religious peace initiatives should consolidate into a larger national forum, with branches extending to state and local levels to foster grassroots support.
ISSN:1557-0274
1931-7743
DOI:10.1080/15570271003707762