Colonialism and Religion in Africa | Birgit Meyer, Erik Meinema, theologian François Manga

Everybody knows that colonialism had, and still has, a major impact on the relationship between Africa and Europe. However, few people are aware of the role religion plays in this. Listen to Birgit Meyer, François Manga and Erik Meinema who will explain how a Western definition of religion was introduced in Africa during the colonial era, and how this influences culture, religion and politics even today. Obedience and the Devil: Colonialism and Religion in Africa | Lectures and conversation by scholars of religion Birgit Meyer and Erik Meinema and theologian François Manga |Wednesday 1 November, 2023 | Restaurant De Hemel, Nijmegen |Radboud Reflects and NGG Read the review: https://www.ru.nl/radboudreflects/terugblik/terugblik-2023/map-terugblik-2023/01-11-23-obedience-and-the-devil-colonialism-and/ Or watch the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3kuT6KwC6P0&t=1088s Never want to miss a podcast again? Subscribe to this channel! Also don't forget to like this podcast! Radboud Reflects organizes in-depth lectures about philosophy, religion, ethics, science and society, check our website for upcoming in-depth (English) lectures: www.ru.nl/radboudreflects/agenda/english-lectures/ Do you want to stay up to date about our activities? Please sign in for the English newsletter: www.ru.nl/rr/newsletter