In the intricate template of human society, the threads of religion and governance are often intertwined, yet distinct. As the fabric of civilization evolves, the tension between these two forces becomes increasingly apparent, particularly in the African context. For centuries, the continent has grappled with the challenge of reconciling indigenous values with imported religious creeds, leading to a complex landscape of conflicting norms and practices.
As the pursuit of justice and order continues to elude many African nations, it becomes clear that the conflation of religious and human laws has contributed to a culture of impunity, hindering progress and perpetuating social stagnation. The need to separate say seeks to religious laws from human laws in Africa is an urgent imperative, only through this distinction can the continent hope to establish a truly just and equitable society. Africa is perilously burdened with the dilemma of human and religious laws, a helpless case of two worlds: one where the whip of religious doctrine cracks down on the masses, and another where the firm hand of man-made law governs the elite.
This is the story of how the Western world, with its liberal facade, has cleverly manipulated the social fabric of Africa, sowing the seeds of chaos and disorder. In the UK, rapes are scarce, not because the people are inherently better, but because their laws are swift and merciless. In contrast, Nigeria, with its religious laws, struggles to contain the sc.