What Do We Know about Religion and Interreligious Peace?: A Review of the Quantitative Literature

Muslims and Christians in much of sub-Saharan Africa have a long history of religious tolerance. Sierra Leone in particular stands out as a positive example.

In African societies, celebrations of religious diversity exist alongside (violent) religious extremism. What determines whether interreligious relations are peaceful or contentious? What can we learn from positive examples, and what role does religious extremism play in interreligious peace?

Perils and Promises: Social Cohesion amidst the Global Polycrisis, IDOS: German Institute of Development and Sustainability, Bonn Organisers: German Institute of Development and Sustainability Julia Köbrich (Speaker)

For a photo project Togolese and Sierra Leonean participants took photos of religion and interreligious relations in their everyday life. This documentation of the project displays their diverse perspectives and invites observers to reflect on religion and interreligious relations in their lives.

Sometimes, people belonging to different religions do not get along well. In 2022 we travelled to Sierra Leone and Togo where interreligious relations were very peaceful. This comic depicts some examples of how to make interreligious peace: celebrating together, collaborating, being friends, and respecting each other despite differences.

Muslims and Christians in much of sub-Saharan Africa have a long history of religious tolerance. Sierra Leone in particular stands out as a positive example.

In African societies, celebrations of religious diversity exist alongside (violent) religious extremism. What determines whether interreligious relations are peaceful or contentious? What can we learn from positive examples, and what role does religious extremism play in interreligious peace?

Perils and Promises: Social Cohesion amidst the Global Polycrisis, IDOS: German Institute of Development and Sustainability, Bonn Organisers: German Institute of Development and Sustainability Julia Köbrich (Speaker)