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February 22, 20260 citationsOpen Access

Religious Pluralism and Inter-Faith Dynamics in West Africa: A Guinea-Bissau Perspective

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HCHamaduke Camara

Key Points

  • The research aims to explore the dynamics of religious pluralism and interfaith relations in Guinea-Bissau.
  • Conducted qualitative interviews with community leaders
  • Executed quantitative surveys among religious practitioners
  • Analyzed perceptions and practices related to religious diversity
  • Highlighted coexistence between Islamic and Christian communities
  • Identified the importance of interfaith dialogue groups
  • Suggested that inter-faith initiatives foster harmony among diverse religious populations

Abstract

Religious pluralism in Guinea-Bissau reflects a complex interplay of various religious traditions, including Islam, Christianity, and indigenous beliefs. The research employs both qualitative interviews with community leaders and quantitative surveys among religious practitioners to analyse perceptions and practices related to religious diversity. A notable theme emerged regarding the coexistence of Islamic and Christian communities, characterized by interfaith dialogue groups that meet regularly for mutual understanding and cooperation. The findings suggest that inter-faith initiatives play a crucial role in fostering harmony among diverse religious populations in Guinea-Bissau. Policy makers should encourage more inter-faith collaboration and provide platforms for dialogue to promote peaceful coexistence of different faiths.

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Hamaduke Camara (2000) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/699a9e20482488d673cd49e7https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18707706
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