Christian Nationalism and Democracy in Ghana by Jeffrey Haynes - 9781032759005

Christian Nationalism and Democracy in GhanaAuthor(s): Jeffrey Haynes\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9781032759005, 978-1032759005\nSynopsis\nThis book investigates the impact of Christian nationalism on democracy in Ghana, arguing that proponents of a specific Christian worldview seek to remake the country according to their values and beliefs.\n\nChristian nationalism is a significant religious and political ideology in several African countries, not only Ghana, but also Zambia and Nigeria. In Ghana, prominent Christian nationalists, encouraged by sections of the American Christian Right, cultivate political influence with powerful political elites and by developing a high media profile to promote their views and increase their numbers of followers. The book examines specific examples of Christian nationalisms impact on Ghanas democracy: the national cathedral as a symbol of national unity and social cohesion, an.