Christian-Muslim relations in contemporary sub-Saharan Africa
Socio-economic developments in Africa in an era of globalization, the rise of charismatic and evangelical Christianity, and the call for Islamization and application of the Sharica in parts of Africa are in danger of creating tension and destroying the apparently peaceful co-existence between the tw...
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| Format: | Print Article |
| Language: | English |
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2007
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Islam and Christian-Muslim relations
Year: 2007, Volume: 18, Issue: 2, Pages: 139-153 |
| Further subjects: | B
Dialogue
B Islam B Africa B Christianity |
| Summary: | Socio-economic developments in Africa in an era of globalization, the rise of charismatic and evangelical Christianity, and the call for Islamization and application of the Sharica in parts of Africa are in danger of creating tension and destroying the apparently peaceful co-existence between the two faith communities. The article offers a conceptual basis for the relationship between Christians and Muslims from the Islamic perspective, addressing the need for Christians and Muslims to work in concert and the inherent problems that must be faced, and makes recommendations to foster a better relationship. Since any discussion of the contemporary is rooted in the past, reference is made to historical situations in order that Muslims and Christians may learn from history. Examples from Nigeria and the Sudan, where there has been polarization of Muslims and Christians, and where the problem is endemic, seek to illustrate the point, together with personal experiences and observations from Ghana. |
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| ISSN: | 0959-6410 |
| Contains: | In: Islam and Christian-Muslim relations
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