Faith in the Times of COVID-19: Integrating Religion in the Fight against COVID-19 in Tanzania

Abstract

When and where a crisis such as a pandemic arises, people turn to religion in pursuit/search of comfort, justifications, and explanations This article describes the role of religion in Tanzania in the times of COVID-19 The data collected through a questionnaire from 258 participants asserts that COVID-19 increased the intensity level of religiosity in Tanzania This was seen in peoples’ participation in religious activities, i e , religious gatherings, frequent prayers, and other religious practices This article has established that the process of de-secularization was strong, and religion became a provider of hope, unity, solace, and socialization Moreover, COVID-19 has also facilitated the convergence of different religions and thus ecumenism and pluralism of faiths have been strengthened in the country © 2021, FB and Media Group of Estonian Literary Museum All rights reserved