Christianity in Borno State

Christianity in Borno State

Christianity is a minority in Borno State in Northeastern Nigeria. Christianity has a long history there. [1] The Christian Association of Nigeria opposed the introduction of Sharia. [2] An Anglican Diocese of Maiduguri exists. [3] Evangelical Church of West Africa is present in the state. [4] [5] Four churches have been burned in Damboa in 2000. [6] At least 65 Christians were killed and 57 churches were destroyed in Maiduguri in 2006, allegedly due to the cartoons of Denmark. [7] Christ Apostolic Church is, among others, present in Maiduguri. [8] Muslim sect Boko Haram has been accused of hijacking Christians. [9] The Church of Christ in Nigeria and Baptists are present in the state, too.[10]

See also

  • Nigerian sectarian violence

References

  1. ^ http://www.scribd.com/doc/29341035/History-of-Christianity-in-Borno-Nigeria
  2. ^ http://allafrica.com/stories/200105300273.html
  3. ^ http://www.scribd.com/doc/29341035/History-of-Christianity-in-Borno-Nigeria
  4. ^ http://www.scribd.com/doc/29341035/History-of-Christianity-in-Borno-Nigeria
  5. ^ http://www.compassdirect.org/english/country/nigeria/4505
  6. ^ http://www.worthynews.com/629-christians-attacked-in-borno-nigeria
  7. ^ http://dynamic.csw.org.uk/article.asp?t=response_article&id=101
  8. ^ http://www.scribd.com/doc/29341035/History-of-Christianity-in-Borno-Nigeria
  9. ^ http://www.compassdirect.org/english/country/nigeria/4505
  10. ^ http://www.compassdirect.org/english/country/nigeria/4505

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