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Funmilola E Ojo - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Religious dogmatism prejudice and conflict in nigeria
Social Science Research Network, 2018Co-Authors: Okoro Paul Mmahi, Funmilola E OjoAbstract:Nigeria has over the years witnessed Religious conflicts that have threatened the unity of Nigeria. From the point of view of Intergroup Threat Theory, this paper argues that Religious conflicts that Nigeria has witnessed over the years is traceable to prejudice resulting from Religious dogmatism which has been expressed through intolerance, clashes, riots, and discrimination. Through Religious teachings, Religious Leaders have instilled dogmatic prejudice in their followers which has culminated in Religious intolerance, violence, discrimination, and resentment perpetrated by Religious groups against other Religious groups which they have defined as out-group. To preclude Religious conflict in Nigeria therefore, Religious Leaders and teachers should be sensitized to indoctrinate their members in a way that would promote love, peace, and tolerance, and abstain from any form of teaching and utterances that could cause their members to be prejudiced against other Religious groups.
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Religious dogmatism prejudice and conflict in nigeria
International Journal of African and Asian Studies, 2018Co-Authors: Okoro Paul Mmahi, Funmilola E OjoAbstract:Nigeria has over the years witnessed Religious conflicts that have threatened the unity of Nigeria. From the point of view of Intergroup Threat Theory, this paper argues that Religious conflicts that Nigeria has witnessed over the years is traceable to prejudice resulting from Religious dogmatism which has been expressed through intolerance, clashes, riots, and discrimination. Through Religious teachings, Religious Leaders have instilled dogmatic prejudice in their followers which has culminated in Religious intolerance, violence, discrimination, and resentment perpetrated by Religious groups against other Religious groups which they have defined as out-group. To preclude Religious conflict in Nigeria therefore, Religious Leaders and teachers should be sensitized to indoctrinate their members in a way that would promote love, peace, and tolerance, and abstain from any form of teaching and utterances that could cause their members to be prejudiced against other Religious groups. Keywords: Dogmatism, Prejudice, Conflict, Nigeria
Olufunmilayo I Fawole - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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perceptions and activities of Religious Leaders on the prevention of hiv aids and care of people living with the hiv infection in ibadan nigeria
HIV AIDS : Research and Palliative Care, 2013Co-Authors: Ifeoluwapo O Asekunolarinmoye, E O Asekunolarinmoye, A Fatiregun, Olufunmilayo I FawoleAbstract:Introduction: The epidemic of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) continues in Nigeria despite efforts to control it. Meaningful efforts aimed at combating this disease must be multisectoral. However, despite the major influence Religious Leaders have in this society, their role has not been well studied. The aim of the study was to assess the perceptions and activities of Religious Leaders on prevention of HIV/acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) and care of people living with the virus in Ibadan, Nigeria. Materials and methods: In a cross-sectional study, 336 Leaders from eight Religious denominations in Ibadan were surveyed utilizing a self-administered, semi-structured questionnaire. Respondents were selected by cluster sampling technique. Data was analyzed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences software version 15. Results: The mean age of respondents was 37.9 (± 13.5) years. The majority (97.6%) were aware of the HIV/AIDS scourge, and most had good knowledge of routes of transmission and modes of prevention (85.7%). Attitudes to people living with HIV/AIDS were positive in 84.2% respondents, and many practiced preventive measures (94.9%). One hundred and ninety (56.5%) respondents had ever preached about HIV/AIDS transmission and treatment to their congregations, while 257 (76.5%) used their position as a medium of educating their congregation about the dangers of HIV/AIDS and how to prevent it. Further analysis showed that respondents who were Christians (P = 0.026), had ever been married (P = 0.004), and were males (P = 0.002) were more likely to have ever preached about health issues to their congregations (individual role). Conclusion: The study concluded that the Religious Leaders are well informed about HIV/AIDS and have adequate knowledge and positive attitudes towards people living with AIDS. However, they need encouragement and training to enable them to more effectively harness their position for HIV prevention and to control programs and activities among their congregation to thereby play a crucial role in the war against HIV/AIDS in Nigeria.
Pauline Hope Cheong - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Religious Leaders mediated authority and social change
Journal of Applied Communication Research, 2011Co-Authors: Pauline Hope CheongAbstract:This essay discusses the relationships between mediated Religious authority and social change, in terms of clergy's social media negotiation and multimodal communication competence, with implications for attracting attention and galvanizing active networks and resources for social initiatives.
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Religious Communication and Epistemic Authority of Leaders in Wired Faith Organizations
Journal of Communication, 2011Co-Authors: Pauline Hope Cheong, Shirlena Huang, Jessie P H PoonAbstract:The mediation of communication has raised questions of authority shifts in key social institutions. This article examines how traditional sources of epistemic power that govern social relations in Religious authority are being amplified or delegitimized by Internet use, drawing from in-depth interviews with protestant pastors in Singapore. Competition from Internet access is found to delocalize epistemic authority to some extent; however, it also reembeds authority by allowing pastors to acquire new competencies as strategic arbiters of Religious expertise and knowledge. Our study indicates that although Religious Leaders are confrontedwithproletarianization,deprofessionalization,andpotentialdelegitimizationas epistemicthreats,thereisalsoanenhancementofepistemicwarrantastheyadoptmediated
Okoro Paul Mmahi - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Religious dogmatism prejudice and conflict in nigeria
Social Science Research Network, 2018Co-Authors: Okoro Paul Mmahi, Funmilola E OjoAbstract:Nigeria has over the years witnessed Religious conflicts that have threatened the unity of Nigeria. From the point of view of Intergroup Threat Theory, this paper argues that Religious conflicts that Nigeria has witnessed over the years is traceable to prejudice resulting from Religious dogmatism which has been expressed through intolerance, clashes, riots, and discrimination. Through Religious teachings, Religious Leaders have instilled dogmatic prejudice in their followers which has culminated in Religious intolerance, violence, discrimination, and resentment perpetrated by Religious groups against other Religious groups which they have defined as out-group. To preclude Religious conflict in Nigeria therefore, Religious Leaders and teachers should be sensitized to indoctrinate their members in a way that would promote love, peace, and tolerance, and abstain from any form of teaching and utterances that could cause their members to be prejudiced against other Religious groups.
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Religious dogmatism prejudice and conflict in nigeria
International Journal of African and Asian Studies, 2018Co-Authors: Okoro Paul Mmahi, Funmilola E OjoAbstract:Nigeria has over the years witnessed Religious conflicts that have threatened the unity of Nigeria. From the point of view of Intergroup Threat Theory, this paper argues that Religious conflicts that Nigeria has witnessed over the years is traceable to prejudice resulting from Religious dogmatism which has been expressed through intolerance, clashes, riots, and discrimination. Through Religious teachings, Religious Leaders have instilled dogmatic prejudice in their followers which has culminated in Religious intolerance, violence, discrimination, and resentment perpetrated by Religious groups against other Religious groups which they have defined as out-group. To preclude Religious conflict in Nigeria therefore, Religious Leaders and teachers should be sensitized to indoctrinate their members in a way that would promote love, peace, and tolerance, and abstain from any form of teaching and utterances that could cause their members to be prejudiced against other Religious groups. Keywords: Dogmatism, Prejudice, Conflict, Nigeria
Janice Hogle - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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evaluation of the effectiveness of aids health education interventions in the muslim community in uganda
Aids Education and Prevention, 1998Co-Authors: Magid Kagimu, Elizabeth Marum, Fred Wabwiremangen, Neema Nakyanjo, Yusuf Walakira, Janice HogleAbstract:In 1992 the Islamic Medical Association of Uganda designed an AIDS prevention project and conducted a baseline survey prior to community level activities. Results of that baseline were previously reported in this journal. During 2 years of prevention activities in local Muslim communities, 23 trainers educated over 3,000 Religious Leaders and their assistants, who in turn educated their communities on AIDS during home visits and at Religious gatherings. After 2 years, there was a significant increase in correct knowledge of HIV transmission, methods of preventing HIV infection and the risk associated with ablution of the dead and unsterile circumcision (p < 0.001). There was a significant reduction in self-reported sexual partners among the young respondents less than 45 years. In addition there was a significant increase in self-reported condom use among males in urban areas (p < 0.001). Collaboration between health professionals and Religious Leaders can be achieved and can contribute to the success of AIDS prevention efforts.
