Islam and Christianity in Sub-Saharan Africa

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Pew Forum on Religion & Public Life / Islam and Christianity in Sub-Saharan Africa In more than half of the countries surveyed, upwards of one-in-five people perceive that large numbers of Muslims in their nation support extremist groups like al-Qaeda. In most countries Christians and Muslims are roughly similar in their estimations of the degree of Muslim support for al-Qaeda and other extremist groups. In Ghana, however, Muslims are almost three times more likely than Christians to say that al-Qaeda has substantial support among Muslims in their country (36% vs. 13%). In Chad, Guinea Bissau and Tanzania, more Christians than Muslims say that there is substantial support for al- Qaeda among Muslims in their nation. Perceptions of Muslim Support for Al-Qaeda % saying most/many/all Muslims in their country support Islamic extremists like al-Qaeda Median results: Among general population in… Q89. In your opinion, how many Muslims in our country support Islamic extremists like al Qaeda – would you say most, many, just some, or very few? www.pewforum.org 46
Pew Forum on Religion & Public Life / Islam and Christianity in Sub-Saharan Africa Violence in Defense of Religion In most of the countries surveyed, majorities say violence against civilians in defense of one’s religion is rarely or never justified. However, substantial minorities (20% or more of the population) in many countries consider violence in defense of one’s religion to be sometimes or often justified. And in Djibouti and Guinea Bissau, about half the population says violence against civilians can at least sometimes be justified. In seven countries where comparisons are possible, Muslims are more likely than Christians to say violence is justified. In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, for example, a majority of Muslims (58%) and just one-in-eight Christians (13%) consider violence against civilians in defense of one’s religion to be justified at least some of the time. In the other five countries where comparisons are possible, there are no significant differences between Christians and Muslims. Justification of Violence in Defense of Religion % of Christians saying use of violence against civilians can be often/sometimes justified % of Muslims saying use of violence against civilians can be often/sometimes justified Q88. Some people think that the tactic of using arms and violence against civilians in defense of their religion is justified. Other people believe that, no matter what the reason, this kind of violence is never justified. How about you? Do you personally feel that the tactic of using arms and violence against civilians in defense of your religion can be often justified, sometimes justified, rarely justified, or never justified? www.pewforum.org 47
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