Between the Pulpit and the Gun

Lanre Ogundipe Nigeria is one of the most religious nations on earth. Mosques invite the faithful to prayer. Churches fill auditoriums, stadiums and vast places of prayer. Religious language permeates politics, education, commerce, and daily life. Faith influences both public conduct and private choices. Yet, amidst this extraordinary religiosity lies a worrying paradox: one of Africa’s most religious societies continues …

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