THE RELEVANCE OF AFRICA TRADITIONAL RELIGION IN THIS MODERN AGE: SCHOLARS PERSPECTIVES
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ABSTRACT
This study was carried out to examine the relevance of Africa traditional religion in this modern age: scholars perspectives. Using the Yoruba religion in Nigeria. Specifically, the study examined To examine the concept of religion in the African context. The study also, examine African traditional religion as relating to Nigeria. The study further, investigate the Africa traditional religion , medicine and national development. And lastly,the study examine African traditional religion and natural resource conservation and management in Nigeria. The study employed the historical research design. From the responses obtained and analyzed, the findings revealed that the religions like Christianity and Islam are treated as ‘valid’ religions in African communities, while traditional religions are still treated as pre-modern and irrational.This is due to their framing as such by nineteenth century Christian missionaries and scholars who operated under evolutionist assumptions. The study hereby recommend that the African traditional religion should be accorded more respect as it was the ancient religion been used during the pre colonial time before the emergence of Christianity and Islam and The Africa traditional religion should be has been around for ages and at such should be allowed it and even given a holiday just like the Christians and Muslims have.
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