Neo-Pentecostal political activism vis-a-vis good governance in Nigeria: A theological analysis
Verbum et Ecclesia
| Field | Value | |
| Title | Neo-Pentecostal political activism vis-a-vis good governance in Nigeria: A theological analysis | |
| Creator | Orogun, Daniel O. Pillay, Jerry G. | |
| Description | This article presented the Nigerian neo-Pentecostal political activism (NNPA) in the last two decades and its impact on good governance. A brief historical analysis shows that pulpit political activism (PPA) may have catalysed some civil actions by civil society, socio-cultural groups, adherents, and the masses; however, the resistance from the government may imply that the struggle is counterproductive. Subsequently, the situation calls for a theological examination of the activists’ praxis through the lens of three sub-theological disciplines, namely social gospel, political and public theologies. It is argued that the NNPA is neither based on any of the three theological sub-disciplines nor any other specific theology. Thus, this article upheld that where a struggle for good governance from a Christian perspective lacks a solid theological foundation, its approach may be counterproductive. The article then recommended the need for NNPA to evolve through a constructive theology with the adoption of some concepts from the three theological sub-disciplines, especially public theology.Intradisciplinary and/or interdisciplinary implications: This article aligns with the scope of Verbum et Ecclesia as it created a conversation around dogmatic and historical theologies, socio-political interaction and African neo-Pentecostalism. | |
| Publisher | AOSIS | |
| Date | 2023-02-07 | |
| Identifier | 10.4102/ve.v44i1.2670 | |
| Source | Verbum et Ecclesia; Vol 44, No 1 (2023); 9 pages 2074-7705 1609-9982 | |
| Language | eng | |
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