Religious Pluralists, Yet Political Unionists - A Curious Phenomenon.
A fact not merely inconsistent; but deeply, and, philosophically revealing. Prologue: A Strange Spectacle A strange spectacle in modern Nigerian public life caught my attention: The same voices who insist that all religions are equally valid insist that political unity must be enforced; and even advocate practical one-party dominance, especially when they themselves belong to the ruling structure. In effect we see: Pluralism championed for the sanctuary. Uniformity advocated in the state. From an uncompromisingly Catholic perspective, this is not merely inconsistent; it is philosophically revealing. To anyone who cares, this impartial analysis should be nothing short of being edifying and formative. I. The First Principle: Truth Is Not Plural According to true philosophy, truth is one because reality is one. Contradictories cannot both be true. If Christ is God, He is not merely one religious option among many. Traditional Catholic magisterium consisten...