Salt and Light or Salt and Pepper
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 20161468 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Danny McCain (Nigeria Pentecostal and Charismatic Research Centre, University of Jos), Musa Gaiya (Nigeria Pentecostal and Charismatic Research Centre, University of Jos), Musa A B Gaiya (University of Jos), Katrina A Korb (Nigeria Pentecostal and Charismatic Research Centre, University of Jos) |
| Year | 2014 |
| Volume | 36 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 81-106 |
| Publication date | 2014-01-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Pneuma (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0272-0965 • E-ISSN: 1570-0747 |
| Publisher | Walter de Gruyter GmbH (PUBLISHER • DE) |
| DOI | 10.1163/15700747-03601007 |
| OpenAlex | W1543939334 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 3 |
Ethno-religious violence has plagued northern Nigeria in the last thirty years and has specifically affected Plateau State during the last decade. This article examines the attitudes and responses of pentecostal leaders in Plateau State toward violence and peace. Their attitudes are also compared to those of mainline Christian leaders in northern Nigeria and pentecostal leaders in southern Nigeria, a region that has not been affected by ethno-religious violence. The methods used included observation, questionnaires, and interviews. The research found that pentecostal leaders have a more positive attitude toward Muslims than do mainline leaders overall. There was no difference between pentecostal and mainline leaders in attitudes toward violence. However, there is a wider difference in attitudes toward violence and peace among Pentecostals than among mainline Protestants. Furthermore, pentecostal leaders in Plateau State demonstrated a greater involvement in peace-making initiatives than mainline leaders
Political science · Sociology · Gender Studies · Terrorism, Counterterrorism, and Political Violence
| Citation velocity | historical |
|---|---|
| Highly cited | No |