Blind Hatred and Religious Intolerance in Nigeria: Comparing the Biblical Saul and Yerima Musa in Heart of Stone

Abstract

That blind hatred has led to the destruction of many lives and properties in Nigeria is a statement of fact. Today, violence is the new "norm' in Nigeria as the circles of revenge continue to span. This paper compares the religious bigotry and intolerance exemplified by the Biblical Saul and Yerima Musa in Heart of Stone and concludes, unfortunately, that religious intolerance continues to characterise Christian-Muslim relations in Nigeria with attendant consequences. No society progresses without tolerance and the accommodation of people other than yourself. Consequently, Nigeria can only reach her potentials when blind hatred and religious intolerance that has bedevilled our cooperate coexistence is jettisoned for a more human coexistence.