Worldview Legacy | The Think Institute #162 7,000 Christians Killed: Inside Nigeria’s Religious-Freedom Crisis
Dec 9, 2025
In Nigeria, Christians face severe persecution from extremist groups, with staggering death tolls and ongoing violence. The podcast delves into the alarming roles of Boko Haram and Fulani militias, highlighting the harsh realities of displacement and food scarcity. Listeners learn about the importance of raising awareness, advocating for religious freedom, and providing support for those in need. It explores the theological justifications for such violence and encourages practical actions like prayer and humanitarian aid to combat the crisis.
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Pastor In Mass Grave Funeral
- Joel Settecase describes a pastor conducting a funeral while standing in a mass grave filled with stacked wooden coffins.
- The image illustrates the scale of Christian deaths in Nigeria and personalizes the crisis for listeners.
Nigeria's Regional Religious Divide
- Nigeria is nearly evenly split: Muslim-majority north and Christian-majority south with a contested middle belt.
- Boko Haram and Fulani militants target Christians primarily in the north and middle belt, fueling religious conflict.
Militant Expansion Mirrors Historical Patterns
- Joel argues militant groups advance territorially like historical Islamic conquests to seize land.
- He links Boko Haram and Fulani attacks to a pattern of expansion aiming to impose Islamic control.
