JORAS - Nigerian Journal of Religion and Society

In contemporary times, different religions face the challenges posed by modernity in different ways; this is seen particularly in relation to politics and democracy. The relationship between revelation and history, between the eternal and the temporal, are issues that bring about the challenges in question. The world has changed radically and classical religious thought is rooted in a historical phase that no longer exists. As a result, a radical reform and a profound renewal are needed to enable religion to be more open, particularly to dialogue with the world's new realities. This article observes some Obstacles on the way towards civil and political maturity which democracy faces. The human being is at the centre of attention and interest, courageous steps and decisions have to be taken to arrive at this maturity. This article clarifies certain misconstrued concepts and proposes better ways in which we can understand and appreciate such concepts. We need certain Principles that should be understood in the light of the current challenges. We need to rethink the mission of religion in our world today for the good of all.

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