Chinedu Felix Anakwue, and Stella Chinweudo Ekwueme
Nsukka Journal of Religion and Cultural Studies | Vol 9, No 1 | © 2021 Anakwue and Ekwueme | This work is licensed under CC Attribution 4.0
Submitted: 30 March 2021 | Published: 24 August 2021
About the author(s)
Chinedu F. Anakwue is a postgraduate student in the Department of Religion and Cultural Studies, University of Nigeria, Nsukka
Stella C. Ekwueme, PhD, is a lecturer in the Department of Religion and Cultural Studies, University of Nigeria, Nsukka
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Abstract
Today, there are many conflicts around the world. More often, the issues in conflicts are traceable to religion by some scholars. And this seems to make religion one of the causes of conflict in the society. Most of the time, religion is viewed as a motive for conflict and has emerged as a key component in many current and past conflicts. However, religion does not always drive violence; it is also an integral factor in the resolution of conflict and reconciliation process. Religion touches upon the deepest levels of identity. It can mobilize people for war, but also for lasting peace. Religion in many parts of the world i contributing to violent conflict, although exaggerated in many cases. But, religion is a source not only of intolerance, human rights violations, and extremist violence, but also of non-violent conflict transformation, the defense of human rights, integrity in government, and reconciliation and stability in divided societies. So, this paper addresses the role of religion in conflict resolution. It looks into what
religion can do to help build peace in the society, to reduce violence and save lives. To achieve the aim of this research, qualitative method of research was adopted, which helped the researchers to be descriptive in presenting their findings.
Keywords
Religion, Conflict, Resolution, society