ABSTRACT
The thrust of this work, “Influence of Religion on the Nigerian Democracy” discussed the
impacts of Religion on the Nigerian society which is being run under democratic
governance. Historical research method was used in this thesis. The data collections,
among other sources, were comprised of two major sources: primary and secondary
sources. These data collections were analysed socially, critically and descriptively. It was
found that positively, religion was credited with the following: the provision of African
identity and political unity, curbed of evils, uplifting the human development of the
society through education and health care sectors and other developments. Above all, it
rehabilitated, restructured and reconstructed the society especially during and after the
Nigerian civil war. Religion was and is still responsible for the following: some of the
crisis in Nigeria, social instabilities, some irremedial evils, economic stagnation,
derogation of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, insecurity of lives and
property and the apparent shaky condition of Nigerian secular state. By these
implications, it appears that religion has failed in its function in Nigerian society. In
conclusion, the researcher advocated that religious personnel should endeavour to live out
practically ethics of their religion. Ultimately, some synergies of actions are absolutely
required between religious bodies (particularly between Christianity and Islam) and
largely between religion and government in the society. This filial collaboration will
enhance attainment of true democracy and more positive impacts of Religion in Nigeria.
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