Vol. 2011 No. 1 (2011)

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Religious Pluralism and Inter-Faith Dynamics in West Africa's Angola Context

Chicaoma Mweli, Department of Interdisciplinary Studies, Jean Piaget University of Angola
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18933560
Published: May 18, 2011

Abstract

Religious pluralism in West Africa's Angola context is characterized by a rich tapestry of religious traditions coexisting alongside established Christian and indigenous African religions. Utilising a comprehensive review of existing literature and anthropological studies, this theoretical framework will analyse the roles of key actors such as government policies, local community practices, and religious leaders in shaping inter-faith dynamics. This framework provides a nuanced understanding of how religious pluralism impacts social cohesion and conflict in Angola’s diverse religious landscape, offering insights for policymakers and scholars alike. Policymakers should encourage inclusive policies that respect multiple religious traditions while fostering mutual understanding through inter-faith dialogue programmes. Scholars can further explore the long-term effects of these dynamics on community stability and integration.

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Chicaoma Mweli (2011). Religious Pluralism and Inter-Faith Dynamics in West Africa's Angola Context. African Sociology Review, Vol. 2011 No. 1 (2011). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18933560

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AnglophoneDiasporaMulticulturalismSyncretismEthnotheologyCultural StudiesPostcolonial Theory

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