Editor's note: Nigeria has been riddled religious conflict for a very long time which has threatened to tear the fabric of the country’s unity.
In this opinion by Abdulganiy Abdullah, he highlights some of the causes of religious conflict in the country and advocates for tolerance in order to foster peace Introduction It is worth noting that conflict and terrorism are two destructive and deteriorative variables everywhere in the Cosmo as no country would perceive or view conflict or terrorism to be of good outcome.
It largely and mostly leads to destruction and hinders the development of a developing nation. Therefore this text will introduce the conceptualisation of conflict and terrorism to the entire readers and as well proffer possible solutions to religious conflict and terrorism in Nigeria.
Content Conflict according to Merriam Webster is a strong disagreement between two individuals or groups. From this it could be categorically said that when clash of interest exists between two distinctive individuals or groups, conflict is believed to occur. Conflict exists in every part of the world as no country will attain total agreement, peace, and cooperation, Even within brothers of the same mother conflict exists and that is why Halarho 2016 posited that in every society there is always cooperation, conflict, and adjustment.
From this, one can deduce that there is possibility adjustment occurs after conflict but not in all ramifications. The best option is that when conflict occurs, one should adjust and settle it before leading to mass killing and destruction. READ ALSO: Osinbajo, El-Rufai meet briefly at Kaduna Airport Terrorism on the one hand is the use of violent act to frighten and disturb people in an area.
Terrorism stems out from unresolved conflict. In other words, terrorism is the consequence and result of unsettled conflict. Religious Conflict therefore presupposes the act of strong disagreement between two or more religious groups or bodies. For instance when there is a disagreement between the Muslims of Kano and its Christians that occurrence is said to be religious conflict.
As it has been stated that terrorism is the result of unsettled conflict, invariably religious terrorism will also be the consequence of unresolved religious conflict.
Causes of religious conflict and terrorism in Nigeria: -Provocative statements -Protect religious/self interest -Blind imitation of religious leaders -Misinterpretation of scriptural verses Consequences of religious conflict and terrorism in Nigeria -Division of a united nation -Destruction of a nation -mass death -Fear of entering religious places -Mistrust of religious leaders
READ ALSO: Osinbajo visits Abia after meeting with Governor El-Rufai in Kaduna Possible solutions to religious conflict and terrorism in Nigeria
-Tolerance -Perfect understanding of scriptures as no religion preaches conflict and terrorism
-Prevention of provocative statements Conclusion Religious Conflict is a constant phenomenon but can be reduced if the aforementioned procedures are followed and effectively used.
In this opinion by Abdulganiy Abdullah, he highlights some of the causes of religious conflict in the country and advocates for tolerance in order to foster peace Introduction It is worth noting that conflict and terrorism are two destructive and deteriorative variables everywhere in the Cosmo as no country would perceive or view conflict or terrorism to be of good outcome.
It largely and mostly leads to destruction and hinders the development of a developing nation. Therefore this text will introduce the conceptualisation of conflict and terrorism to the entire readers and as well proffer possible solutions to religious conflict and terrorism in Nigeria.
Content Conflict according to Merriam Webster is a strong disagreement between two individuals or groups. From this it could be categorically said that when clash of interest exists between two distinctive individuals or groups, conflict is believed to occur. Conflict exists in every part of the world as no country will attain total agreement, peace, and cooperation, Even within brothers of the same mother conflict exists and that is why Halarho 2016 posited that in every society there is always cooperation, conflict, and adjustment.
From this, one can deduce that there is possibility adjustment occurs after conflict but not in all ramifications. The best option is that when conflict occurs, one should adjust and settle it before leading to mass killing and destruction. READ ALSO: Osinbajo, El-Rufai meet briefly at Kaduna Airport Terrorism on the one hand is the use of violent act to frighten and disturb people in an area.
Terrorism stems out from unresolved conflict. In other words, terrorism is the consequence and result of unsettled conflict. Religious Conflict therefore presupposes the act of strong disagreement between two or more religious groups or bodies. For instance when there is a disagreement between the Muslims of Kano and its Christians that occurrence is said to be religious conflict.
As it has been stated that terrorism is the result of unsettled conflict, invariably religious terrorism will also be the consequence of unresolved religious conflict.
Causes of religious conflict and terrorism in Nigeria: -Provocative statements -Protect religious/self interest -Blind imitation of religious leaders -Misinterpretation of scriptural verses Consequences of religious conflict and terrorism in Nigeria -Division of a united nation -Destruction of a nation -mass death -Fear of entering religious places -Mistrust of religious leaders
READ ALSO: Osinbajo visits Abia after meeting with Governor El-Rufai in Kaduna Possible solutions to religious conflict and terrorism in Nigeria
-Tolerance -Perfect understanding of scriptures as no religion preaches conflict and terrorism
-Prevention of provocative statements Conclusion Religious Conflict is a constant phenomenon but can be reduced if the aforementioned procedures are followed and effectively used.
0 Engaged:
Post a Comment