RELIGION, PEACE AND SECURITY FOR SUSTAINABLE LIVING

Oloyede (2016) stresses that religion remains the most powerful force that brings people together despite geographical barriers. He listed religious values to include truth, honesty, compassion, kindness, modesty, decency, selflessness, chastity, justice, discipline, patience, morality, sincerity, among others. According to Obiefuna (2018), religion is fundamental to humans, life and living, thinking patterns, attitudes and relationships. He added that religion is considered critical for all meaningful and sustainable development in any human society. In light of the above qualities of religion, what else is expected in a religious society other than peace and security that will result in sustainable living? Religion is a strand from the time mankind learnt about the existence of a higher being than him and the need to worship such a being. Hence, trusting in the power of that gives confidence, peace and security for life to continue.

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