Religion Perceived as a Factor in Development by Senegalese Adolescents

Abstract

Far from being considered as a factor in development in most Western countries, religion often plays an important part in the economic, social and political life of most African developing nations. Most Senegalese adolescents in school think this is positive even though some timid criticism is being leveled at the increasing ‘intrusion’ of religious leaders into politics. On the whole, there is a tentative reinterpretation of religion to make room for the demands of national development.