Hope in the Midst of Terror: A Theological Analysis of the Resilience of Nigerian Christians in the Face of Insurgency

Abstract

Using a qualitative research method, this paper explores the resilience of Nigerian Christians in the face of insurgency, focusing on theological concepts of hope through the lens of Moltmann’s Theology of Hope. The insurgency led by groups like Boko Haram and the Fulani herdsmen has devastated communities, leading to widespread persecution, suffering, and death. This paper also aims to address the psychological and emotional toll of terrorism on Nigerians.

Keywords: Hope, Theology of Hope, Jurgen Moltmann, Terrorism, Nigeria, Christians