Varieties of Religious Doctrines and Institutions in Africa and Their Impact on Democratization Processes

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Type:	Working Paper
Author:	Gellar, Sheldon
Date:	2007
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URI:	https://hdl.handle.net/10535/4171
Sector:	Social Organization
Region:	Africa
Subject(s):	Islam Christianity indigenous institutions democratization
Abstract:	"Three major religions prevail on the African continent today: African Traditional Religion(s), Islam, and Christianity. Rather than looking at these religions as homogeneous, exclusive, and self-contained systems and world views, this paper focuses on the heterogeneity and pluralism contained within these religions (Brenner, 2000, 144) and their potential for promoting or inhibiting the development of a democratic culture in Africa. It also looks at the evolution of political and religious institutions and ideational frameworks from the colonial period up to the end of the twentieth century."

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