As Violence Escalates in Nigeria, Christian and Muslim Leaders Unite
Amid surging kidnappings and attacks on communities and places of worship, faith leaders are forming partnerships aimed at countering religious division and building peace.
In Nigeria’s Protracted Violence, Debate Over Whether Religion Is the Cause, or the Casualty
While many Christians see persecution, analysts and officials say the country’s long-running conflict is driven largely by insecurity, land disputes, and criminal networks affecting both Muslims and Christians.
Nigeria Sets Up New Military Operation After Deadly Attack, While Abducted Christians Return Home
U.S. President Donald Trump has alleged without evidence that Christians are the primary targets in Nigeria. While Christians have been among those targeted, analysts say the majority of victims of armed groups are Muslims.
What Worship Looks Like in a Government-Run Church Service
With the growth of worship services by leaders in a Christian Nationalist administration, it’s worth revisiting the most significant previous effort to craft religion within the federal government: the church of Nixon.
Trump Says Christians Are Being Persecuted in Nigeria. The Reality Is More Complicated
Experts and residents say some attacks target Christians, but most emphasize that in the widespread violence that has long plagued the West African nation, everyone is a potential victim, regardless of background or belief.
Trump Threatens Nigeria With Potential Military Action, Escalates Claim of Christian Persecution
While Christians are among those targeted, analysts say the majority of victims of armed groups are Muslims in Nigeria’s Muslim-majority north, where most attacks occur.
A US Senator Claims ‘Christian Mass Murder’ Is Occurring in Nigeria. The Data Disagrees
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz has been trying to rally fellow evangelical Christians and urge Congress to designate Nigeria as a violator of religious freedom with unfounded claims.
Nigerian Faith Leaders Appeal to US To Pressure Their Country on Religious Violence
In Africa’s most populous nation, a deadly cycle of violence has unfolded for several years, with Christian clergy and laypeople as well as moderate Muslims falling victim to murder and kidnapping.
Deadly Violence in Nigeria Linked to Breakup of United Methodist Church Over LGBTQ Policies
Homes were set ablaze, claiming the lives of two children, ages 2 and 4, of the overseer of a United Methodist school and nursery. Another 10 church members were reported injured.
It Was Meant To Be a Christian Utopia. Now This Nigerian Community Is Helpless Against Rising Seas
Buildings have sunk into the Atlantic Ocean, an increasingly common image along the vulnerable West African coast.