Vol 2 No 2 (2024)
Articles
Religion as a Common Dominator in Human Society, the Gains and the Losses: The Nigerian Experience
Published
October 10, 2024
Keywords
- Religion,
- Common Dominator,
- Human Society,
- Nigerian Experience
How to Cite
Isiramen, C., & Ottuh, P. (2024). Religion as a Common Dominator in Human Society, the Gains and the Losses: The Nigerian Experience. Advances in Law, Pedagogy, and Multidisciplinary Humanities, 2(2), 96-104. Retrieved from http://103.133.36.82/index.php/alpamet/article/view/766
Abstract
This article examines the function of religion in Nigerian Society, emphasizing its contribution to social cohesion, moral guidance, and communal identity. Religion enhances societal welfare, ethical governance, and communal assistance while exerting social, educational, and humanistic impacts. Nonetheless, the paper underscores the detriments linked to religion, such as sectarian conflicts, intolerance, as well as politicization, which exacerbate political and ethnic divisions. It reveals the factors contributing to Nigeria's religious landscape's intricacy, including religious extremism, prejudice, and economic challenges arising from religious obligations. The research advocates for more interfaith communication to leverage the beneficial aspects of religion while mitigating its adverse effects.
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Ottuh, P. O.O., Eneji, Ogar, T., Obono Okoi, I., & Ahowbewon Ajimase, A. (2023). Democracy and Western imperialism: Towards decolonizing religionism in Nigeria. Journal of Liberty and International Affairs, 9(2), 312-331.
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Ottuh, P.O.O. & Omosor, F.O. (2022). Examination of Religiophobia and Politicization of Religious Conflicts in Postcolonial Nigeria. Cogito Journal, 14(4), 37-54.
Ottuh, P.O.O. & Onimhawo, J.A. (2020). A Critical Assessment of the Role of Religion towards Peaceful Coexistence in Nigeria. PINISI Discretion Review, 4(1), 21-32.
Paul, S.O., Enojoh, A., Olatunmibi,, O. & Enejoh, W. (2014). Deficit in Religious Practice in Nigeria: Implications for National Development. Developing Country Studies, 4(4), 184-194.
Udo, I. L., & Iccnua, U. (2020). Hobbes’social Contract Theory: Implications for Citizens cum Government Relationship in Nigeria. Journal of Applied Philosophy, 18(3).
Udoh, I., & Udo, U. (2022). Covid-19: A Critical Analysis of Multi-Causative Factors and Mitigation. AAN Journal of Law, Arts and Humanities, 1(1), 21-37.
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