The beginning of the end of traditional religion in Iboland, South-Eastern Nigeria

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Title:	The beginning of the end of traditional religion in Iboland, South-Eastern Nigeria
Author:	Egboh, E.O.
Year:	1971
Periodical:	Civilisations
Volume:	21
Issue:	2-3
Pages:	269-279
Language:	English
Geographic term:	Nigeria
Subjects:	African religions Church
Abstract:	Christianity made steady progress shortly after its introduction in Iboland in the late 19th century, because she could offer attractions, which traditional religion could'nt, such as western education, which, by the way, was handled as a mighty weapon to extend the number of conversions. The process of urbanization too, has accelerated the decline of traditional religion. Besides, the Ibonization of the various Christian churches, a late development, has removed the fear of many people that Christianity should be an exclusive white man's religion. In recent times, the conversion among adult members of the traditional religion is increasing, because many of them are not sure, whether the few loyal traditionalists can offer them complete traditional buriar rites any longer. To the A.'s opinion, all relics of the traditional religion will largely disappear, as soon as the greater part of the traditional Christians have died out. Notes.