The use and abuse of religion: Implications in Nigerian society
Religion is a way of life. Religious beliefs, practices and doctrines are for the most part useful for human development and peaceful co-existence in society. People globally believe in the existence of God. Nigeria, on her part is full of intensely religious people who believe that a transcendent b...
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2020
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Ilorin journal of religious studies
Year: 2020, Volume: 10, Issue: 1, Pages: 65-75 |
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Islam
B African Traditional Religion Christianity B abuse of religion |
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