Religion as a tool for national development (2) – Byabiodun KOMOLAFE
The influence of the Beveridge Report can be seen in various initiatives worldwide, including Nigeria’s Free Education Programme in Western Nigeria and agricultural programmes in Eastern Nigeria, as well as the adoption of minimum wage concepts. The list is very long and cannot be fully stated here! As a Christian, I believe salvation comes through faith in Jesus Christ, but I’m troubled by the implications for people in countries with different dominant religions, such as India’s predominantly Hindu population (around 79.8%) or Japan’s significant Shinto and Buddhist populations. This raises a concern: in countries like Japan (approximately 1-2% Christian), China…
