Questions and Answers
When did ISLAM penetrate Nigeria?
Who carried out a jihad in 1804?
Uthman Dan Fodio
Which sects of ISLAM are mentioned in the text?
The Abbassid dynasty descended from the prophet's uncle.
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Who is the author of the book 'Religion in Nigeria'?
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Christianity arose in Palestine among the Jews, where Jesus lived, died, and resurrected.
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Match the following regions visited by missionaries with the years:
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According to Karl Marx, how did he define religion?
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What are the elements of African traditional religion? (Select all that apply)
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Religion fanatism is also known as _____ child of a difficult mother.
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What Latin phrase means 'outside church no salvation'?
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Section 10 of the 1998 constitution states that a state should adopt a particular religion as a state religion.
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What Latin word is religion derived from and what does it mean?
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Study Notes
Notable Points on RCR 124 (Religion in Nigeria)
Author and Definition of Religion
- The author of the book "Religion in Nigeria" is Prof. Akiti Glory Alamu.
- Karl Marx defines religion as the "opium of the masses".
African Traditional Religion
- African Traditional Religion has no founder and no Holy Scripture.
- It is a religion that has been handed down by our forefathers.
- Elements of African Traditional Religion include:
- Belief in God
- Belief in divinity
- Belief in spirits
- Belief in ancestors
- Belief in the practices of magic and medicine
Divinities
- There are three categories of African Divinities:
- Primordial Divinities (e.g., Ogun, Obatala, Esu)
- Deified Divinities (e.g., Sango, Ayeelala, Sopona)
- Personified Divinities (e.g., Oya, Yemoja, Osun, Ogbese, Elemi)
- According to Awolalu and Dopamu, Divinities emanate from God/Supreme being.
Christianity
- Christianity came to Nigeria in the 19th century with various denominations.
- The first attempt to Christianize Nigeria was through the Palace Religion.
- Factors that contributed to the failure of the first attempt include:
- Language barrier
- Harsh weather
- Examples of Orthodox churches include:
- Catholic
- Methodist
- Anglican
- Baptist
- Qua Iboe
- Examples of Pentecostal churches include:
- Church of God Mission International
- Assemblies of God Church
- The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG)
- New Covenant Church
- Living Faith Church
- Deeper Life Bible Church
- Mountain of Fire and Miracle Ministries (MFM)
Islam
- Islam means peace and was popularized by Prophet Mohammed.
- Quran 10:99 states that "if God wished the whole world to worship him in the same way, he would have done so".
- El-Zakzaky rejects the idea of a secular state in the Nigerian constitution.
- Jihad means fighting for the cause of Allah.
Other Notable Points
- Section 10 of the 1998 Constitution states that no state should adopt a particular religion as a state religion.
- Section 38 of the 1998 Constitution states that every person shall be entitled to the freedom of thought, conscience, and religion.
- The term "Religare" means to bind together, bring together, and fuse together.
- King Kosoko of Lagos was a slave dealer who was deposed and replaced by King Sodeke.
- The trial of Brother Jero was written by Wole Soyinka.
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This quiz covers notable points on religion in Nigeria, compiled by Scholar Aaron. It includes concepts such as the definition of religion, elements of African traditional religion, and more.
