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Item After-Life in Islam and Its Interpretation by Boko Haram Fundamentalists in Nigeria(Department of Sociology, University of Ilorin, 2013-12) Patrick, Uchenna NwosuThe recent patterns of intolerance and bombings with religious undertones in major parts of Nigeria show that the country is no longer a mode! of religious tolerance. This is a problem that calls for academic investigation. Some of the suicide bombings resulted in extremely serious loss of lives and destruction of property. These religious developments throw up the issue of after-life in religions; particularly how the sect "Jama 'atu Ahlis Sunnah Lidda' await Wal-jihad", popularly known in the media as Boko Haram interprets after-life. This is especially because the actors of the Nigerian Boko Haram claim to be propagating the Prophet 's teaching and jihad. They voice visions of after-life and defence of Islam in their public statements. Therefore, the objective of the paper is to examine the Islamic views on oneness of Gad, after-life, and Baka Haram phenomenon in Nigeria. The paper, using historical and analytical methods, argues that in the sacred texts and traditions of most religions are found basis for violence and doctrines that are subject to contradictory interpretations. This accounts for the reason why people take to fanaticism, suicide mission and bombings in the name of God. The paper recommends and concludes that in the 21'1 Century, people should recognize and appreciate the supremacy of citizenship over religious or ethnic claims. This is the challenge of globalization.Item Anthropological Context of Suffering in the Body and Soul(Department of Philosophy & Religions, University of Abuja, 2012) Patrick, Uchenna NwosuSuffering in the body and soul is as inescapable as death. It is a difficult problem for human beings regardless of cultures and religions. As difficult a problem as suffering may be, this paper attempts ta examine the phenomenon in an approach that could reflect positive purposes flowing from it. Using anthropological and religious approaches, the objective of the paper is ta find answers ta the questions: what is suffering? How can one get through suffering? What can anyone learn from suffering? Analyzing the answers ta the above questions, the paper concludes that suffering and sickness are the inevitable components of human existence on earthItem Biblical Foundation for Interreligious Dialogue in Nigeria(Christian Religious Studies Unit, Department of Religious and Cultural Studies, University of Calabar, 2016) Patrick, Uchenna NwosuNigeria is today among the nations of the world that are experiencing the most intensive socio-economic, security and religious challenges in the 21st century. The country lies continued to witness raging violent insurgency by armed Islamic fundamentalist groups since the emergence of a president from the Christian south. In this regard, violence and security challenges from the prism of religious fundamentalism are now the single biggest nightmare confronting Nigeria as a nation. Riots in the name of religion are generated by certain elements that have tribal and political grievances to express. In order to achieve such tribal and political goals, demonstrations ironically named religious are staged. The nation has on such unfortunate occasions suffered incalculable human and material losses.Item The Burden of Secrecy: A Comparative Study of Okonko and Ogboni Societies(Moi University Press, Moi Univrsity, Eldoret, 2010-01) Patrick, Uchenna NwosuItem The Concept and Practice of Inter-Religious Dialogue in Africa(Department of Religious and Cultural Studies, 2013) Patrick, Uchenna NwosuAfrica is vast continent with many missionary religions existing together. And the challenge of daily social interactions in the mist of doctrinal differences cannot be over stressed. With the trend of globalization the paper examines definition of dialogue and practices including theories. Using historical and analytic methods the paper brings out the need for dialogue of life.Item The Role of Okonko Society in Preserving the Environment in Igboland(Department of History and International Studies, University of Ilorin, 2012-06) Patrick, Uchenna Nwosu