Christian Churches and the Boko Haram Insurgency in Cameroon
Dilemmas and Responses
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 16901481 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Lang Michael Kpughe (University of Bamenda, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2017 |
| Volume | 8 |
| Issue | 8 |
| Pages | 143 |
| Publication date | 2017-08-07 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Religions (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2077-1444 • E-ISSN: 2077-1444 |
| Publisher | MDPI AG (PUBLISHER • IT) |
| DOI | 10.3390/rel8080143 |
| OpenAlex | W2626774409 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 6 |
| References cited | 10 |
The spillover of the terrorist activities of Boko Haram, a Nigerian jihadi group, into Cameroon’s north has resulted in security challenges and humanitarian activity opportunities for Christian churches. The insurgents have attacked and destroyed churches, abducted Christians, worsened Muslim-Christian relations, and caused a humanitarian crisis. These ensuing phenomena have adversely affected Christian churches in this region, triggering an aura of responses: coping strategies, humanitarian work among refugees, and inter-faith dialogue. These responses are predicated on Christianity’s potential as a resource for peace, compassion, and love. In this study we emphasize the role of Christian churches in dealing with the Boko Haram insurgency. It opens with a presentation of the religious configuration of Cameroon, followed by a contextualization of Boko Haram insurgency in Cameroon’s north. The paper further examines the brutality meted out on Christians and church property. The final section is an examination of the spiritual, humanitarian, and relief services provided by churches. The paper argues that although Christian churches have suffered at the hands of Boko Haram insurgents, they have engaged in various beneficial responses underpinned by the Christian values of peace and love
Christianity · Insurgency · Political economy · Political science · Politics · Refugee · Sociology · History · Law · Political Conflict and Governance · Religion, Society, and Development · Terrorism, Counterterrorism, and Political Violence
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| Unique citing works | 6 |
|---|---|
| Citations per year | 1 |
| Citation span | 2020 - 2025 (6) |
| Citation velocity | recent |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 5 |