IIARD International Institute of Academic Research and Development

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF RELIGIOUS AND CULTURAL PRACTICE (IJRCP )

E-ISSN 2579-0501
P-ISSN 2695-219X
VOL. 9 NO. 3 2024
DOI: 10.56201/ijrcp.v9.no3.2024.pg35.48

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Christians’ Efforts of Interfaith Dialogue Between Christians and Muslims in Enhancing Security and Peaceful Co-Existence in Katsina and Zamfara States, Nigeria

Rev. Fr. Prof. Joseph Haruna Mamman, Prof. Samson E. Mijah & Emotimi Agbere

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Abstract

This study examined Christians’ efforts of interfaith dialogue between Christians and Muslims in enhancing security and peaceful co-existence in Katsina and Zamfara states, Nigeria. The specific objective was to find out Christians’ efforts of inter faith dialogue between Christians and Muslims in enhancing security and peaceful coexistence in Katsina and Zamfara states, Nigeria. A survey research design method was adopted for the study, with a population of 3,506,203 Christians in the states; a sample size of 902 respondents were used. A descriptive data analysis using mean and independent t-test were used. The major findings of the study were: the study revealed that, Christians usually organize sessions where Christians and Muslims can meet to share personal stories, common interests, and perspectives with a mean score of 3.1. The study also discloses that, Christians organized visits between Christian and Muslim families to experience each other's culture and build personal connections with a mean score of 3.1. Christians participate in each other's religious festivals and celebrations, respectfully observing traditions and appreciating cultural similarities and differences. Level of significance 0.001. The following recommendations are made on the findings: that, Pastors should design workshops focused on specific topics like conflict resolution, interfaith marriage, or religious understanding. They should facilitate potlucks, festivals, or community service projects where both communities can share their traditions and customs.

keywords:

Christians and Muslims, Interfaith, Dialogue, Security, Peaceful Coexistence

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