It is the third most widespread organized Abrahamic religion in Africa after Christianity and Islam. Religion, after all, is a powerful constituent of cultural norms and values, and because it addresses the most profound existential issues of human life (e.g., freedom and inevitability, fear and faith, security and insecurity, right and wrong, sacred and profane), religion is deeply implicated in individual and social conceptions of peace. Christianity can promote peace quite simply. Ibid. 1. 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In African Traditional Religions (ATR), people have deep and firm faith in the existence of a creator God who is unseen and is the nodal point of peace, social justice, and harmony. FOUNDED: 200,000–100,000 b.c.e. 13. 0000017362 00000 n So no religion gets more attention than others. Religious actors play an important role as members of local civil society. The engagement You have to remember that the true definition of being a christian means to be a follower or a disciple of Christ no matter what religious sect or church you currently belong to. We use capacity building to help reduce poverty in Africa. 1. The symbol can be found throughout Ghana. 69. Please see part 1 here and part 2 here. Don’t engage in … Treat all people with kindness, regardless of race, gender orientation, sexual orientation, religion, etc. Sampson, "Religion and Peacebuilding," 275. It is necessary to examine whether there are other peacebuilding strategies that can be adopted to complement existing efforts to promote peace on the continent. We use capacity building to help reduce poverty in Africa. Peace in Africa, a personal perspective Written by Bonganjalo Goba. Religion is often criticized for its role in fomenting tension and causing conflict, but the purpose of the Role of Religion in Building Peace panel was to highlight how it can be used to promote peace. Recognising the role of religion and engaging with its multiple facets do not replace the work required to address the other interlocking issues (e.g. 0000002560 00000 n It can affect perception on ethnicity, change attitudes, and promote tolerance and mutual understanding. 0000009570 00000 n This selection of studies edited by the United States Institute of Peace (USIP) explores and analyses a number of case studies of faith-based […] living religion in Africa cannot be ignored as Africa struggles with challenges facing it today. 0000001954 00000 n Here is the third and final part of this essay. The traditional African religions or traditional beliefs and practices of African people are a set of highly diverse beliefs that includes various ethnic religions. 50 Ways To Promote Peace. Religion is often criticized for its role in fomenting tension and causing conflict, but the purpose of the Role of Religion in Building Peace panel was to highlight how it can be used to promote peace. Smock, Faith-Based NGOs and International Peacebuilding. 62. 68. This time the focus of the conference is set on these linkages. 64. It has tried to shape the continental peace and security agenda and institutions, notably in support of an African Capacity for Immediate Response to Crises (ACIRC). We believe that, rather than being a cause of the problem, religion can and should be a source of the solution for conflicts that exist in … According to studies conducted by the Uppsala Conflict Data Program, in 1975 only 2 percent of conflicts included a religious dimension, yet in … 63. where one’s family came from. 1999 Boulder, CO: Lynne Reinner Publishers. How can religions promote peace – and what role do women play in this? It is the most popular for decoration and can often be seen printed on cloth or stamped on pottery.The rapid spread of Pentecostal Christianity and fundamentalist Islam has greatly affected the role of indigenous religion in African society. For example, the World Council of Churches and the All Africa Conference of Churches mediated the short-lived 1972 peace agreement in Sudan. RELIGION AS A PERCENTAGE OF WORLD POPULATION: 1.3 percent OVERVIEW. 0000006388 00000 n Religious beliefs may offer crucial intangible components of peacebuilding; Religious actors traditionally preform a certain number of social functions in the society that can be all the more important at the peacebuilding phase; and. I'm not going to pretend to have all the answers for the problem before us. Religions don't really promote Peace but promote war. Salvation in African religion ‘is not related to Christ, but to rituals which seek to promote fertility, fecundity, healing and other modes of being emblematic of cosmological harmony’.35 Oosthuizen is of opinion that African religion consists of five core components: (1) belief in a Supreme Being; (2) belief in lesser gods; (3) belief in spirits; (4) ancestral belief; and (5) the practice of magic and medicine, each with its own … Ja’fari” August 31, 2017 Africa, the place of origin of all humankind, is divided into numerous political and cultural regions, reflecting its diverse range of histories, ethnicities, languages, beliefs, attitudes, and behaviors. Religious representatives from around the world are coming to Berlin. They work in peace education and conflict prevention, in mediation and conflict resolution, in interreligious dialogue, in building networks of local leaders for peace, in post-settlement social reconstruction and trauma work, and in the academies and courts where human rights, including religious freedom, are given theoretical depth and cross-cultural grounding.44 Their agendas are therefore diverse and range from high-level mediation to grassroots level projects. A religion can and should be used by any people or person who finds it beneficial. The ability of African Traditional Religions to promote the community ideal of peaceful and harmonious co-existence in contemporary African society is in a state of progressive decline. Prayer. Religion for Peace was founded in 1970 as a coalition of representatives from the world's major religions dedicated to promote peace. 0000017779 00000 n So far, none of the conferences has yet had an explicit focus on the linkages between gender, peace and development. ��(0� {� ��=������?��\C�FCh(0�����e����$ ���pG����1�Ғ@l.��� �D��K��pv=(���}��!G�@��K�j�Q�����̯� s����H)�7>���9�}�1��� The content prepared by HPCR International is meant to summarize main points of the current debates and does not necessarily reflect the views of HPCR International or the Program of Humanitarian Policy and Conflict Research. H�l�Kr&9�O�;� !����������gzڛߨ�$Ix�������kL����0�9��c�p�.������u����#������I��5"γ"G�=v�8�{���~;1v��R� �y�Jo;m���>���"'���;?�(��Z�ALVs�.���D�Mt�(,�x�� �|l_�Zm�ڜ -Ee��q��Z ��n`�����8��8}�mH>��lJӕ�}&'��.D��H͵'&�M���/1��ʲ|Y���o��+2���� #����"9��Xs�L�qEN^��ۡ����1)-�~� This is the subject of the Conference on the Responsibility of Religions for Peace. In addition, HPCR International and contributing partners are not responsible for the content of external publications and internet sites linked to this portal. We know that the violence has had disproportionate effects on the lives of We have seen that potentially African Religion is clearly committed to peace, and in various ways it undertakes ways that teach, encourage, and promote it. where one’s family came from. 0000004532 00000 n Efforts at shifting the continent towards decolonial peace. 2. This Ghanaian Adinkra symbol means \"except for God\" and symbolizes the supremacy of God. For a very long period of time, most African countries have been affected by several conflicts. We believe that, rather than being a cause of the problem, religion can and should be a source of the solution for conflicts that exist in the region and beyond. 0000017122 00000 n World Religions and World Peace: The International Inter-Religious Symposium on Peace (Boston: Beacon, 1968). After independence Africans were eager to disavow tribalism as divisive. Since the awakening of religion, wars have been fought in the name of different gods and goddesses. The news, reports, and analyses herein are selected due to there relevance to issues of peacebuilding, or their significance to policymakers and practitioners. x�b```��&@ (�������A������E�É�N All religions have their accepted dogma, or articles of belief, that followers must accept without question. Vast amounts of resources have been utilised to craft peace agreements which have often collapsed under the weight of competing interests. Elsanousi joined the Network for Religious and Traditional Peacemakers 2014, and today Dr. Elsanousi works on themes including mediation and peacebuilding in Central African Republic, promoting religious freedom in Muslim majority countries and preventing violent radicalization, especially in the Middle East and North America. In East Africa, especially along the coastline from Somalia to Mozambique, religion plays a very signi-ficant role in the field of peace and conflict, and religion for peace programs have taken various forms, mainly interreligious activities with a focus on promoting reconciliation and peace. The Role of Religion in Promoting Peace and Social Justice September 28, 2017; Religion in Contemporary World: The Role of Religion in Promoting Virtues and Human and Ethical Values September 17, 2017; In the Presence of “Allamah M.T. 232 0 obj <> endobj xref 232 28 0000000016 00000 n 0000012269 00000 n This voluntary initiative with like-minded African countries is stuck at a continental level The test of this accountability must be whether we are serving justice and peace for all, since all are created and in equal need of justice and peace for their well-being, safety, and happiness. Social media can help spread peace, encouraging dialogue among people from different ethnic backgrounds and nationalities. However, in most instances, the various religious orientations of these faith-based organizations shape the activities they undertake, including when they introduce peacebuilding components into more traditional relief and development activities. 0000016020 00000 n Treat all people with kindness, regardless of race, gender orientation, sexual orientation, religion, etc. �&�n��&N�q�f:�g�����!�1Q�^e^�T(� ~� 2�=�f�(@� }�օ endstream endobj 233 0 obj<>/Metadata 230 0 R/Pages 217 0 R/Type/Catalog/PageLabels 213 0 R>> endobj 234 0 obj<>/Font<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text]/Properties<>>>/ExtGState<>>>/Type/Page>> endobj 235 0 obj[/Separation/PANTONE#20293#20U/DeviceCMYK<>] endobj 236 0 obj<> endobj 237 0 obj<>stream Sister Cities International is a central coordinating body for those efforts, whose mission is “to promote peace through mutual respect, understanding, and cooperation – one individual, one community at a time.” These are just a few among many local community actions to promote peace. 0000018414 00000 n 50 Ways To Promote Peace. In East Africa, especially along the coastline from Somalia to Mozambique, religion plays a very signi-ficant role in the field of peace and conflict, and religion for peace programs have taken various forms, mainly interreligious activities with a focus on promoting reconciliation and peace. 0000000856 00000 n African traditional religions have been washed away, and especially with Christianity, they are viewed as pagan and heathen in nature. The threat of religious extremism is real and well documented, but the contribution that religion can make to peacemaking—as the flip side of religious conflict—is only beginning to be explored and explicated. I hope you’ll read through it and think about what peace means to you and how you can add more of it to your life and the lives of those around you. 2. This time the focus of the conference is set on these linkages. The Interfaith Encounter Association is dedicated to promoting peace in the Middle East through interfaith dialogue and cross-cultural study. Date: Wednesday November 8, 2017 Time: 12:30-14:00 Venue: Main Hall, Ecumenical Center, 1 Route des Morillons, Geneva, Switzerland Studies on conflict data show a sharp increase in conflicts with a religious dimension. Religion connects with peace in four major ways: The ideas of human dignity and the common humanity of all, derived from the notion that all are created in the image of the Divine, are foundational to true peace. Introduction Africa today suffers from what Kiogora (1993) refers to as … The Baháʼí Faith in Africa has a diverse history. They do by promoting hypocritism, showing that it is ok to think one way and act another, and also by not responsibilizing people who don't care because "God will sort it". Religion and Violence 1. That problem, combined with a growing recognition that peacebuildingwill aid in the sustainability of humanitarian assistance and deve… Keywords: Africa, Kenyan Experience, African Traditional Religion, Justice, Reconciliation and Peace. The African continent continues to be faced with the challenge of establishing peace and development. D�{�`aQ�]�!iu(6;�GK��M���[�� � �@ϞZ�ͪ��K^,sOs߾��K��4��� p``666 K%"&%%��KI�D1�8�������JJ�.LJ��iii�B@a�4AAAac��@����Q�J�PȄʛ��JBl�� �2q This is why it is so important that religion always be used to effect the happiness and peace of all beings and not merely to convert others. Inspire us with the good news that your reign has come in the Christ child, and by your Holy Spirit it comes anew each day. Religious Wars. �e@]� &UCA�PT@�`���(� 0000016872 00000 n Religious actors and faith-based organizations are now present at every stage of the conflict transformation cycle. Introduction Africa today suffers from what Kiogora (1993) refers to as … 0000016644 00000 n DOES ISLAM PROMOTE PEACE? living religion in Africa cannot be ignored as Africa struggles with challenges facing it today. Unity was postulated in a way that assumed a mythical homogeneity amidst diversity. World Bank 15 Dec 2020. 0000013110 00000 n It is often combined with elements of Christianity and Islam. Write to your government (local and federal) 4. We welcome you to submit a resource or document to the research team by emailing: pbi@hpcr.org. 1. The test of this accountability must be whether we are serving justice and peace for all, since all are created and in equal need of justice and peace for their well-being, safety, and happiness. 66. ��j2 endstream endobj 238 0 obj<>stream 0000006107 00000 n In fact, it is often in a connection between two religious registers that the role of those actors should be understood. Keywords: Africa, Kenyan Experience, African Traditional Religion, Justice, Reconciliation and Peace. In many parts of the world people from different religions live in peace and coexist without any conflict. For instance, the Yoruba religion has historically been centered in southwestern Nigeria, the Zulu religion in southern Africa, and the Igbo religion in southeastern Nigeria. Change Care Foundation is an international community-based non-profit, delivering humanitarian and development programs. Numerous peace initiatives have been launched on the continent. So far, none of the conferences has yet had an explicit focus on the linkages between gender, peace and development. Africa’s Response to the Challenge. 18.06.2018. 0000018027 00000 n Still, in religion there are no national boundaries. Create a peaceful affirmation/mantra 5. The Vice President, Ambassadors of Voice of Change Initiative Nigeria (AVCIN), Andy Chukwu has implored Nigerians to use ethnicity or religion to promote peace and unity in … The request for a contribution to justice and peace for all from religions actually corresponds to the idea of accountability to God or to holy texts. �xM��^��TǢ�AAn��b �U6��� t���u��8Mg+u��� $�К�vrk��4(\��G"��TU�>�JOJi��Np��)^����y& .�hfa�9��BrK�%�@�k��E�EI��pwS�e�^��y�� ��~ ���&�O�\�_�aT�y��yhH�FȻ#�1y�� Fd�P�7 ,Az�}�;�T%iMexz�Sf�;!#��w���y�BM4N}�$�F$, ��3^���ᵂS�/.Ð�����n=fl�2/ݸ��j��aHY@"H��q�����5U��? Religion, however, can play an important role in peace-making and conflict prevention and resolution. Religion and Social Transformation in Africa: A Critical and Appreciative Perspective 3 these questions, we will first seek to develop a better grasp of religion as a major constituent of the worldview of African … The Horn of African conferences have since its inception focused on issues related to peace, security and development. For instance, the Yoruba religion has historically been centered in southwestern Nigeria, the Zulu religion in southern Africa, and the Igbo religion in southeastern Nigeria. dpa. Marie Fitzduff, "Civil Society and Peacebuilding: The New Fifth Estate?" deprivation, marginalisation, institutional malfunctioning, state failure, global dynamics of dependency) related to conflict and peace. How big data could anticipate violence and promote peace. O�2��*� �'��>�,9�&�s�G�:� !��,[A�?�x��!N �ٳ�&s���y�x1������ V�sV4���:��J����M�g��V:@T��V�>�'Nጃ��w��㯏��X! The website offers guides and resources aimed to help religious leaders decrease violence and encourage development and peace. Indigenous African religions are by nature plural, varied, and usually informed by one’s ethnic identity i.e. If you are a member of a religious community, ask how you can get more involved in promoting peace through its programs and ministries. It also helps that the ruling party is made has members of most religions practiced in the country. This paper examines African indigenou… If you are not a member of a religious community, find a not-for-profit community organization that works toward peaceful communities and volunteer. The International Day of Peace – a day devoted to strengthening the ideals of peace, both within and among all nations and peoples – is observed around the world on 21 September. There are past cases of mediation and peacemaking by religious leaders and institutions. God has given me a deep love and a burden for Muslims. 0000010916 00000 n ���R�=��xzX��/R{օ�\�Ȃ�Y7�N����;yͪ��@�}U,�w�4$3��M�,8��4j����N@ى�f�y�Ģ���{\[T�� �i�e�Μ�j�o�t͵�,SR��[������&�����7i�ھ ��\�����_��l�Q2��|V�b�:xZ#�w��^�:�|�$-�5 �N]T_�u�N�ۢ�G2YN�����.G�!��E��_T ���7 -,�@-�@-@g�EJf�:i|����-*os#���#3w�]�y�)�!������{���!.̏����Z�3R϶���Y� African Traditional Religions. God of peace, During this season of Advent, we watch for your coming reign of peace. Although not necessarily so, there are some aspects of religion that make it susceptible to being a latent source of conflict. 0000002746 00000 n Religion has a definite role to play in people's search for world peace. Traditional African religion is very popular and arrived here with our North and West African ancestors. The role of religion in conflict and peacebuilding is complex, yet has often been depicted in binary terms. %PDF-1.3 %���� The theme for 2017 is “Together for Peace: Respect, Safety and Dignity for All.” Education is a core element of peace. 67. 1. The Interfaith Encounter Association is dedicated to promoting peace in the Middle East through interfaith dialogue and cross-cultural study. The most important thing is that in the new South Africa religion and spirituality are used to create greater understanding and harmony rather than to divide people as was done in the past. What can the youth of Africa do to promote peace? The engagement Motivated by a desire to help those less fortunate, many religious-based NGOs are involved in humanitarian assistance. 12. Ibid., 275. Unity was postulated in a way that assumed a mythical homogeneity amidst diversity. It is often combined with elements of Christianity and Islam. 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