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Item The Age of Cultural Hybridisation: A Case Study of Okonko Society Vis-A-Vis Christianity in Igboland(Afripenticost Publishers in Collaboration with University of Calabar Press, 2016) Nwosu, Patrick UchennaItem An Appraisal of the Nature and Activities of Okonko Society in Igboland from a Catholic Perspective(Department of History and International Studies, Lapai, 2013-06) Nwosu, Patrick UchennaPope John XXIII in 1962 summoned the bishops of the Catholic Church ra a council described as Vatican Il Council. One of the key decisions taken during the council was to engage the society and various cultures in dialogue. This was informed by the fact that no one has a monopoly on the truth. Based on this decision, the socio-cultural lives of many nations already removed from the public domain by the early Catholic Missionaries started making a comeback. This major comeback, following the Vatican II Council's decision impacted greatly on Okonko Society and caused it to re-emerge to the limelight. Okonko Society is a socio-cultural institution in Igboland consolidated with initiation and mystery rites. However, how to engage Okonko Society and Catholic Christianity to dialogue has remained an issue in Igboland till date. The paper therefore discusses the nature and activities of Okonko Society as a way of creating a platform for dialogue between the society and the Catholic Church as an instruction with rites of initiation. The approach is historical and expository since Okonko Society is sustaining the cultural heritage of the Igbo in spire of the presence of Christianity.Item Egbe Bere Ugo Bere: Towards a Theory of Accountable Political Tradition and Culture(Centre for Igbo Studies, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, 2018) Nwosu, Patrick Uchenna; Nwosu, FlorenceThe idea of Igbo accountable political tradition suggests that there are other political theories and traditions outside the Igbo fold, Hence, egbe bere ugo ebere, as a political theory, is chosen to explore how the Igbo defines good governance in the precolonial time, the goals a community ought to pursue, code of conduct for political officers as weIl as the standard for assessing the performances of political institutions. Egbe bere ugo ebere embodies the orientations, values, beliefs and ideas which dominate political activities in any given traditional community in Igbo land that has 'Igbo Kwenu' and 'mma mma' as forms of greeting. It is with this understanding that the paper attempts to forge a specifie category that could serve as a model theory for Nigeria democratie sustainability. The exarnination of the theory is germen considering the fact that Nigerian society today is characterized by loss of human dignity and communal solidarity resulting to all manners of depraved behavior, spiritual indiscipline and degenerated language attitude taking Igbo language as example. These experiences calI for renewed political alternatives for Nigerian nation. Applying historical and analytical methods, the chapter examines the significant tenets of Igbo politics expressed as egbe bere ugo ebere. The chapter argues that it is leadership aimed at service and based on consensus of aIl concerned and concludes with suggestions to re-engineer the political system of the nation in the path of moral integrity and positive attitude to our Nigerian languages which Igbo is oneItem God Question and Conceptual Communications: The Impact of Okonko Setting in Igboland(Lapai Journal of Humanities, 2015) Nwosu, Patrick Uchenna'The most cherished human skills, art of dialogue and interaction with humans and the divine are acquired in Igboland through the framework of ancestral society called Okonko. The framework is highly articulate and stable in introducing the younger generation to the exercise of sociolinguistic analysis and oratorical coefficient in Igbo culture. In the present paper, effort has been made to highlight the Igbo approach to God in relation to human experience expressed in coded formula. The focus is basically on the interplay between the divine, traditional setting in Okonko and the ability of the human .intellect to grasp and express the same as signs and symbols. The paper concludes that within the Okonko framework there is always a guarantee for the humans to penetrate the communications system and gain access to meanings regardless of social status. However, this has been grossly impacted by social changes and culture contacts.Item Law and Religion in the 21st Century Nigerian Society: Interdisciplinary Approach(Department of Jurisprudence and International Law, Faculty of Law, University of Ilorin, 2013-06) Nwosu, Patrick UchennaItem The Okonko Ethos in Igbo land and the Issue of Poverty: An Overview(University of Cape Coast, Ghana, 2011-10) Nwosu, Patrick UchennaOkonko Society is one of the ancestral societies in Igboland. It regulates social behaviour, morality and attitudes. With the increasing influence of materialism on many people, the challenge of poverty in Igboland has become real issue. The Okonko Society now brings checks and balance on morals and wealth creation. With historical and analytic methods, the paper gives and overview of the issue of poverty and concludes the relevance of Okonko SocietyItem Ori-Oke and Socio-Cultural Changes in Ilorin, North Central Nigeria(Langaa Research & Publicationg CIG, 2018) Nwosu, Patrick Uchenna; Lemuel E Odeh; Akiti G Alamu; Mohammed A YOri-Oke is the yoruba term for mountain prayer. In recent time, the prayer phenomenon is increasing and making impact on the social psyche of the people. Ilorin in the North-central Nigeria seems to be taking the lead. With historical method the papers discusses the increase in prayer mountains and how it is bringing about social changes.Item The Place of the Holy Spirit in Christian Practice: The Nigerian Situation(Department of Religious Studies, University of Ibadan, 2012-06) Nwosu, Patrick UchennaIn Christian religion, the Holy Spirit has an irreplaceable role to play in uplifting the moral standard of the adherents. In order to strengthen and assure the people of His abiding presence, God poured out His spirit, the Holy Spirit on the face of the earth. Hence, among other things, the Holy Spirit becomes the distinguishing mark of the community that accepts Jesus and upholds the values of the Kingdom of God. However with the advent of Pentecostalism in Africa and Nigeria in particular, the reality of the Holy Spirit has been abused and confused with other spirits. The paper therefore examines the reality and function. of the Holy Spirit in religions. The paper applied historical and analytical methods in tracing the etymological awareness of the Holy Spirit and the present day Nigerian experience. Based on the discussion, recommendations are made to enable people to make discernment.Item Roman Catholic Perspective on Religious Fundamentalism(African Journal of Religion, Culture and Society, 2016-01) Nwosu, Patrick UchennaThe objective of this study is to appraise the Roman Catholic perspective on fundamentalism. The objective of the study hangs on the fact that the Roman Catholic Church sees fundamentalism as the most dangerous threat to religious freedom given the fa ct that there are myriad ways in which human beings conceive of the divine. The study adopted historical and analytical methods for data gathering and interpretation.Item Salvation in Catholicism and Islam: A Challenge for better Human Relations in Nigeria(University of Cape Coast, Ghana, 2012) Nwosu, Patrick UchennaFor centuries Christianity and Islam have been in competition for souls. They have both been locked up in competing truth claims that have sometimes resulted in bitter rivalries and conflict. In Nigeria in particular, clashes between Christians and Muslims have resulted in enormous loss of lives and property. This paper however argues that, in spite of their competing truth claims, Christianity and Islam can co-exist in peace and harmony. Using the concept of salvation in Catholicism and Islam as the basis, this paper posits that there ts common ground for creating peace, understanding and harmony.Item Spirituality of Martyrdom in Roman Catholicism and Contemporary Islam: The Nigerian Experience(Saint Leo University, 2014) Nwosu, Patrick UchennaRoman Catholicism and Islam are missionary religions in Nigeria. And the histories of both religions place martyrdom as the supreme form of witnessing to the religions hope of the adherents. In Roman Catholicism. the prospect of martyrdom as a way of imitating the passion of Christ is accepted as noble. This moved Ignatius of Antioch to connect fidelity unto death with a proper understanding of Christ as both divine and human. Similarly martyrdom is fundamental to the Islamic faith. The initiation into Islam requires the declaration to bear witness to the oneness of God whose messenger is Muhammad. The Qur'an expresses, therefore, that those who are slain while witnessing in God's way are not dead; they are alive and rejoice in the bliss provided by God (Q. 3:169-172). Thus in bath religions, martyrdom is regarded as the execution of adherents condemned to death by the authorities or witnessing unto death because of one's faith. However, how to contextualize the doctrine of martyrdom in bath religions and apply it in the daily human interactions in Nigerian society remains very challenging. Given to the numerous cases of faith-inspired violence in northern parts of Nigeria, the power of religions conviction like martyrdom calls for serious academic re-evaluation. The critical questions would be: are those who fall victims of Boko Haram bombings in Nigeria martyrs? What are the religions status of the suicide bombers and many others who perish in churches and mosques while engaged in active religions rituals? Could they be regarded as martyrs? Applying historical, comparative and analytical methods. this paper examines the spirituality of martyrdom in the light of Roman Catholicism and Islam in Nigeria. The focus on Nigerian society is informed by the experiences of bombings and agitation for total Islamic system in the Northern parts of the country which has reached a threatening height. The paper concludes with salient suggestions to make the spirituality of martyrdom positively enriching.Item Survival after Death in African and Christian Perspectives(Department of Philosophy & Religions, University of Abuja, 2011-11) Nwosu, Patrick UchennaChristianity and African Religion have life after death as an element in their teachings. Both religions teach survival and life after death. However, how to contextualize and make real the doctrine remains a challenge. The paper, using historical and comparative approaches highlights the similarities and differences in Christian and African perspectives. The paper concludes that the teaching remains real in both religions