The approaches for sustainble peaceful coexistance among Christian and Muslims in Begi, Ethiopia

Abstract

This dissertation studied the Christian Muslims relation in Begi, Ethiopia. Based on the identified findings such as ignorance of other religious beliefs, propagation of the religions, resource competition, disrespects other religious perspectives, external influences and religious dominance; the study gave an approach for sustainable peaceful coexistence among Christians and Muslims in the study area. The study also provides recommendations on how Christians and Muslims can co-exisit in the study area. The study helps to keep the sustainable peaceful coexistence among Christians and Muslims of Begi and beyond, and also how to bring understanding on the area of differences in theology and social life. Christians and Muslims in Begi area would understand how the two communities come together by means of dialogue. The dialogue is the best ways to bring people of different ideologies, beliefs and understanding. This includes all ages, genders, and ethnic groups. It is the concern for all communities, to understand each other in order to bring peaceful coexistence. If there is no peace there is no development.