The Impact of Traditional Religions onReligions Context in Africa

Abstract

This study aimed to examine the impact of the traditional religious beliefs and cultural practices with their underlying values on the religious pluralistic context of this Mfantse traditional area in Ghana, particularly, on Christian and Muslims relations. Beside this quest which has not received a sufficient scholarly attention, the need for this work also became evident in view of the emergence of religious extremism and intolerance by some the Christian and Islamic groups in the country. The researcher adopted a descriptive analytical method which he followed through studying the information he collected which he deduced from resulted in the formation of Christian and Muslims though religious beliefs and cultural values which are rooted in the family and community structures. At the end of the study the researcher presented some recommendations, these recommendations focus on the importance of religious leaders and actors should be role models within their communities preach the value of fraternity in humanity and contribute to educating the population on peace, social cohesion and the acceptance of the other. These roles particularly important when peace and social cohesion are threatened.