The Impact of the Archbishop of Canterbury's Comments on the Lives of Christians Living in Muslim Dominated Areas

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[Anglican Mainstream] 15 Feb 2008--The office of the Archbishop of Canterbury is generally perceived as being that of the leader of Anglicans all over the world. What he says or does will have an effect on the Anglican Church in every continent.

It should be noted that the African view of a religious leader is that of a highly respected and spiritual figure. That is why, for example, the Nigerian Inter-Religious Council (NIREC) is headed by prelates of the Christian denominations, along with the Sultan of Sokoto and key leaders of the Supreme Islamic Council. There are also other bodies headed by Christian and Muslim religious leaders who are helping to keep the peace and give direction on all matters affecting religion, and this has greatly assisted Nigeria in her development and growth as a nation. It is necessary to mention this because the office of the Archbishop of Canterbury cuts across 38 Provinces in many continents. His statements and views on issues may be taken as authoritative in some countries even when they may not be seen as such in England.