God in African Christian Theology: Towards a Platform for Inter-Religious Dialogue and Peaceful Co-Existence in Nigeria
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2020
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Falako, F. O.
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Department of Religions, Faculty of Arts, University of Benin
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This paper examines the idea of God from the African Christian perspective, arguing that the reality of the existence of God is fundamental to all religions. The purposes are to underpin the interface; establish a platform for inter-religious dialogue; and make a case for peaceful co-existence in Nigeria, in particular, and Africa in general. The paper adopts a systematic theological approach which enables the author to draw data from books and journals. The paper draws out the distinctiveness of the African Christian belief amid the mainstream Judeo-Christian idea, and highlights how this central belief can help in the quest for mutual understanding. The thesis is the imperativeness of theological debates for mutual enrichment and peaceful co-existence in a religiously pluralistic nation like Nigeria.
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Falako, F. O. (2020). ‘God in Africa Christian Theology: Towards a Platform for Inter-Religious Dialogue and Peaceful Co-Existence in Nigeria.’ Benin Journal of Religions and Society. A publication of the Department of Religions, Faculty of Arts, University of Benin. 4(1), pp. 22-33.