Peace in the Land of Upright People: Religion and Violence in Burkina Faso

Despite its desperate poverty and geographical position in a region wrought with religious and political violence, Burkina Faso has avoided displays of religious intolerance. Instead, it has upheld a reputation as an extremely open, welcoming and tolerant society, which has been maintained despite a...

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Main Author: Hart, A. (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: ASRSA 2014
In: Journal for the study of religion
Year: 2014, Volume: 27, Issue: 2, Pages: 172-194
Further subjects:B Fulbe
B Blaise Compaoré
B Thomas Sankara
B Burkina Faso
B Mossi
B West Africa
B Religious Violence
B Religious Conflict
B Colonization
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