This fascinating article by Elizabeth Stoddard looks at how the presence and language of religion pervades all aspects of life in Kenya – and, indeed, many other African countries – and is seen as entirely natural. For example, it is very common to see prayers or exortations to the Almighty, such as this one on a taxi in Mombasa.
Elizabeth Stoddard considers how this can present challenges to a secular development mindset which is accustomed to seeing religion as belonging to a private sphere. The article appears as part of the Faith in Development blog by the Berkley Center for Religion, Peace, and World Affairs at Georgetown University in the United States.
Elizabeth Stoddard considers how this can present challenges to a secular development mindset which is accustomed to seeing religion as belonging to a private sphere. The article appears as part of the Faith in Development blog by the Berkley Center for Religion, Peace, and World Affairs at Georgetown University in the United States.
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