Cultism in Rivers State: Causes, Faith-Based Organizations' Role and the Setbacks

This study explored the role of faith-based organizations (FBOs) in addressing the scourge of cultism in Rivers State. Views were elicited from 16 informants from different parts of the state. Using a descriptive narrative approach, the study revealed that youth unwillingness to work and unemploymen...

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Main Author: Nche, George C (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Sage 2019
In: Transformation
Year: 2020, Volume: 37, Issue: 1, Pages: 18-36
IxTheo Classification:CH Christianity and Society
KBN Sub-Saharan Africa
NCB Personal ethics
NCC Social ethics
RH Evangelization; Christian media
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Summary:This study explored the role of faith-based organizations (FBOs) in addressing the scourge of cultism in Rivers State. Views were elicited from 16 informants from different parts of the state. Using a descriptive narrative approach, the study revealed that youth unwillingness to work and unemployment were ranked highest among the factors responsible for the menace of cultism in Rivers State. Prayers and occasional enlightenment are the major roles FBOs (e.g. congregations) have played in addressing the menace amidst setbacks such as complicity of politicians, lack of fund and lack of cooperation from parents and local chiefs in some communities in the state. The implications of the findings for FBOs, youths and family are discussed.
ISSN:1759-8931
Contains:Enthalten in: Transformation
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1177/0265378819878212