AFRICAN RELIGIONS, CULTURE AND THE GLOBAL COMMUNITY IN A WORLD OF CHANGE

Abstract

The interconnectivity which underpins human relations in the world today is operating at a light speed. In today’s world, time and distance are no longer a barrier. Individuals, groups and organizations reach out or connect within a twinkle of an eye. Similarly, cultural practices, ideas, opinions, and issues now cross international borders without passing through the ordinary checks which humans go through in their international travels. This paper critically examined the prospect of African religion, culture and the global community in a dynamic world of change. The research adopted the world culture theory of Robertson as the framework for this study. It employed the phenomenological approach in data collection, presentation and analyses. The work observed that African religion and culture have migrated to different parts of the world and are making waves. The practitioners are so devoted that one wonders if their counterparts in Africa are so committed given the in-road of foreign religions. It concluded that African religions had become a world religion as a result of globalization.