The Social Dynamics of Peaceful Christian–Muslim Relations in Nigeria

With roughly equal Christian and Muslim populations, Nigeria has experienced various degrees of Christian–Muslim conflict. However, numerous Nigerian Christians and Muslims coexist peacefully. With Scopus and Web of Science, this study finds that recent studies which explored concrete cases of peace...

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Main Author: Ossai, Emmanuel Chiwetalu (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Wiley-Blackwell 2024
In: Religion compass
Year: 2024, Volume: 18, Issue: 9
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Summary:With roughly equal Christian and Muslim populations, Nigeria has experienced various degrees of Christian–Muslim conflict. However, numerous Nigerian Christians and Muslims coexist peacefully. With Scopus and Web of Science, this study finds that recent studies which explored concrete cases of peaceful Christian–Muslim relations in Nigeria are minimal. Previous research has examined the collaborative de-escalation of tensions in violence-prone communities; partnerships among the informally employed; positive interfaith encounters amid crises; peaceful relations in Yorubaland; and cooperation between Christian and Shia Muslim minorities in the north. The studies show that civilian agency, political power-sharing, and inclusive governance have enabled peace.
ISSN:1749-8171
Contains:Enthalten in: Religion compass
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1111/rec3.70001