CHILDLESSNESS IN THE THREE MAJOR RELIGIONS IN NIGERIA ISLAM, CHRISTIANITY AND A.T.R.  WHY THE UPROAR

Childlessness, has been a topical issue in the world. In Nigeria today, it has caused problem in different families. This childlessness seen vividly in the three major religions we have in Nigeria. The researcher in this work tries to X-ray the three major religions we have in Nigeria. In it, he brought out the causes and even solutions of childlessness. In some, he proffered solution that will help to cushion the effect and bring the problem of childlessness to a lasting end. The researchers concluded by asserting that childlessness exist in the three major religions in Nigeria and that each religion has its own way of managing it. He made it very clear that no religion should claim ‘Mr Know It All’ in handling the issue of childlessness. He employed cultural approach for his findings.

Keywords: Childlessness, three major Religions: Christianity, Islam, A.T.R.