COMPARATIVE STUDY BETWEEN CHRISTIANITY AND ISLAM ON THE CONCEPT OF SIN AND ITS IMPLICATIONS IN THE LIFE OF NIGERIAN CITIZENS
Authors
Abdullahi Danyaro
Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria
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Nasa’i Muhammad
Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria
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Abdulmajid Kolawole Yusuf
Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria
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Keywords:
Sin,
Christianity,
Islam,
Moral Conduct,
Civic Behaviour,
Nigeria,
Religious Leaders,
Ethical Decision-Making
Abstract
This study investigates the concept of sin in Christianity and Islam and examines its implications for the moral and civic behaviours of Nigerian citizens. Anchored in a comparative descriptive survey design, the research adopted a mixed-method approach involving 300 respondents drawn from Kaduna, Lagos, and Kano States. Data were collected through structured questionnaires and semi-structured interviews with selected religious leaders. Findings revealed both doctrinal distinctions and practical convergences in the understanding of sin across the two religions. The study concludes that sin-consciousness grounded in religious teachings remains a powerful driver of ethical behaviour and civic integrity in Nigeria.
