Dearth of Critical Thinking-The role of Religion and Culture and delinquent link to corruption
‘’ There is no such source and cause of strife, quarrel, fights, as religion. Let it once enter into our civil affairs, our government soon would be destroyed. Let it once enter our common schools, they would be destroyed. Those who made our constitution saw this, and used the most apt and comprehensive language in it to prevent such a catastrophe. [Weiss v. District Board, March 18, 1890]’’- Supreme Court of Wisconsin. There is another quote from Dr Seuss which says, ‘’How did we get so late so soon?’’. Given my observation, it seems time has flown in a terrifying speed without any evidence of judicious use by Nigerians to better their lot in several aspects of Nation building and National development. I want to use this piece to describe the complications and issues associated with sudden rise in religiosity in Nigeria, misapplication of culture in Nigeria and the degeneration of critical thinking and the consequent link to corrupt practices in the country. From my reading sources, I...