Rethinking Inter-Faith Relations in Nigeria: A Study of Christian-Muslims Relations in Bayelsa State,b 1997-2015

Religious crises in Nigeria are no longer news today. Previously the Boko Haram insurgency sacked many communities, destroying lives and properties, especially northern parts of Nigeria. These religious motivated have, so far, dented image Islam North (especially among other faiths) country. However, narrative Bayelsa State posits a different view. This paper examines nature inter-faith relations Bayelsa, 1997-2015. It is an area that enjoys peaceful relations, despite presence both Christians Muslims. Unlike Northern where there was incessant religiously violence, Muslims enjoy moderate harmonious with their counterparts. The found while never time got entangled physical conflict age-long struggle for dominance between two faiths inevitable area. discovered growing but salient challenges interfaith Bayelsa. study relies on interviews sourced information from secondary sources. finally argues that, though doctrinal difference faiths, recorded mayhem further suggested states country should emulate this better prosperous