Social Conflicts and Violence among Christian Churches and Denominations in Igboland

Author:   Damian Emeka Ikejiama
Publisher:   Peter Lang AG
Edition:   New edition
Volume:   9
ISBN:  

9783631673638


Pages:   284
Publication Date:   06 June 2016
Format:   Hardback
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Social Conflicts and Violence among Christian Churches and Denominations in Igboland


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This book is about the dangers of religious intolerance, conflict and violence oriented strategies in our contemporary society. It exposes the evangelical strategies of Christian Churches and Denominations in the Nigerian society. The process of the enthronement of ‘prosperity theology’ has led to manipulation of individuals and events through demonization, deliverance, organized healings and miracles. This type of Christianity destroys religious values and exposes the society to the danger of materialism. Christian Churches should be advocates of empowerment, freedom and dignity instead of victimization of its members. This study argues that authentic Christian witnessing can only be achieved through holistic and proper integration of its teachings into socio-cultural values of its local setting. It insists that religion should enhance good core values and not destroy it. It critically analyses the elemental causes of conflict and violence in Igboland and concludes by making recommendations towards a peaceful society.

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Author:   Damian Emeka Ikejiama
Publisher:   Peter Lang AG
Imprint:   Peter Lang AG
Edition:   New edition
Volume:   9
Dimensions:   Width: 14.80cm , Height: 2.30cm , Length: 21.00cm
Weight:   0.460kg
ISBN:  

9783631673638


ISBN 10:   3631673639
Pages:   284
Publication Date:   06 June 2016
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

Contents: African Traditional Religions in Nigeria – Christian Missionary Strategies in Nigeria – Conflicts and Violence in Christianity – Elemental Causes of Conflict and Violence in Christianity – Leadership, Doctrinal Prejudice, Traditionalism. Fundamentalism, Pentecostalism, Fanaticism and Urbanization in Christianity – Christian Conflict and Violence Management Bodies in Nigeria – Christian Association of Nigeria – Catholic Secretariat and Christian Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria – Ecumenism and Ecumenical Problems in Nigeria.

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Damian Emeka Ikejiama is a priest of the Catholic Diocese of Okigwe in Nigeria. His academic background is in Philosophy and Theology. His research focuses on Social Ethics.

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