Opinion: Religion As Africa’s Trojan Horse, By Osmund Agbo
It’s impossible to have an honest discussion about Africa’s underdevelopment and poor performance in the global stage without recognising the ignominious role played by religion. Although the two major religions practiced in the region originated from outside the continent, our practice of these religions are so remarkably different that you begin to wonder if we imported counterfeits.
One of the reason why the Nigerian government is unable to contain the virus that is the Boko Haram insurgency remains largely due to the existence of an inexhaustible supply of uneducated, jobless, hopeless and hungry people called Almajiris. The Almajiranci is an Islamic educational system that encourages parents to give up their responsibilities by sending their children to be attached to Islamic schools.
Today, we must challenge Africa to a new cultural paradigm. There is no better time than now to cut loose from the shackles of religion and join the rest of the civilised world in emphasising spirituality. A renewed African spirituality will change our mindset, as well as define a new set of goals and values.
It’s impossible to have an honest discussion about Africa’s underdevelopment and poor performance in the global stage without recognising the ignominious role played by religion. Although the two major religions practiced in the region originated from outside the continent, our practice of these religions are so remarkably different that you begin to wonder if we imported counterfeits.
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