Religion and intercultural philosophy: An impetus for peace in African Development

The intricacy of misconceptions on the roles and subject matter of religion in line with diversity in human culture is one of the greatest struggles bedeviling development in our multicultural society. There is no doubt saying that religion, which is supposed to harmonise humans, has mired them in this present society; this thus calls for philosophical reflection as an attempt towards peace development. Given cognizance of various arguments raised by different philosophers for the justification of humans as religious beings, it is obvious that humans have not truly seen the purpose of religion, most especially in our intercultural society. Based on the premise that the average African by nature is religious, it consequently implies that the role of religion in human development cannot be underestimated for societal development. Upon this basis, the paper attempts a philosophical evaluation using the knowledge of intercultural philosophy for the necessity of religion in African development. Through expository and critical analysis, the paper attempts to interrogate religion with intercultural philosophy as a necessary impetus for African development. The paper therefore defends the position that religion brings man together in society and serves as an impetus for peace building in the sense that it preaches peace and harmonious relations with each other.