The escalation of religious related unrest around the world and Nigeria in particular has made the longing for peaceful coexistence intensified in recent times. Meanwhile, religion is a cardinal part of the society because almost every person is attached to a religion or the other; it also forms an important aspect of the social fabric of every nation and contributes to human development. However, peaceful coexistence in Nigeria has consistently been proven almost impossible amidst various crisis and efforts to live together in harmony. The fact that religion contributes largely to the challenge of peaceful coexistence in Nigeria is widespread. Notably, this study observes a paradigm shift among the people of the Southwestern part of Nigeria, with regards to the threats religion poses to peaceful coexistence. As a result, this study employs descriptive and historical research methodology. It also focuses on southwestern part of Nigeria as the periscope of this study. Thus, this article aims to examine the link of religion with peaceful coexistence in Nigeria as a nation. It explicates the reality of peaceful living in Nigeria as that which is filled with religious undertones. From the foregoing, this study discusses the issue of religion in Nigeria with regards to its impact on adherents and its threats towards peaceful living. It plies memory lane to unveil obstacles of peaceful coexistence and atmosphere of tolerance.
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