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OverviewThis 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. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Damian Emeka IkejiamaPublisher: 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: 9783631673638ISBN 10: 3631673639 Pages: 284 Publication Date: 06 June 2016 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print ![]() This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsContents: 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.ReviewsAuthor InformationDamian 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. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |