President Muhammadu Buhari’s Timely Homily
President Muhammadu Buhari’s Timely Homily President Muhammadu Buhari’s piece titled “ Don’t Politicise Religion in Nigeria” published by Church Times can be viewed as a timely homily that is very crucial to our existence as a nation. The citation of a biblical apophthegm in Amos 3:3 should resonate with all peace-loving people genuinely interested in peaceful coexistence. Though, religion has already been politicised, Nigeria can still manage the manifestations of religious politicisation. In the article, President Buhari stated, “Along with the millions of Christians in Nigeria today, I believe in peace, tolerance, and reconciliation” . He further mentions his belief in “compassion” . Having analysed Nigeria from a socio-religious viewpoint for decades, religiosity without compassion is very much prevalent. The lack of compassion towards others, especially those of other faiths, including the faithless, is becoming more widespread, and the pulpit is partly to blame f...