This research paper aimed to find out the extent to which faith plays a part in the political decision making of Christian MPs. The MPs who were used in this study were from Christians in Parliament All-Party Group. The desire to investigate this topic derives from a deep personal interest in politics, combined with a sense of intrigue towards the influence of faith. Interviews took place with seven MPs, in order to question them about the role of their Christian faith as they work within the political arena. These interviews took place in London and consisted of nine questions, dealing with three concise topics; the Christians in Parliament group, personal influences of faith and the future of religion and politics. Amongst a great deal of interesting data, there were a number of key themes that can be drawn from this research. Christian MPs have a unique pressure upon them which derives from their faith and having to balance this in their job as a politician. In response to this pressure, this paper has found that MPs are determined in their endeavours to keep the Christian faith embedded in British society. Also, this paper has highlighted the great extent to which faith impacts individual MPs decision making. Overall, this research has furthered understanding of the impact of faith on Christian MPs and the extent to which this affects their decision making processes. It has enabled us to recognise the constant conflict faced by Christian MPs. This research has also raised awareness of the challenges for Christian members, whilst highlighting the debate regarding the extent to which religion continues to play a part in politician’s decision making. As well providing a compelling insight, this work is a platform for deeper research into this area of study.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Introduction
- Research Questions
- Methodology
- Literature Review
- Data Analysis
- Christians in Parliament group
- When faith and politics combine
- Future of faith and politics
- Christians in Parliament group
- Further Analysis
- Conclusion
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This research paper explores the role of faith in the political decision-making of Christian MPs, particularly members of the Christians in Parliament All-Party Group. The research aims to understand how faith influences their political actions and the challenges they face in navigating the intersection of faith and politics.
- The impact of faith on the political decision-making of Christian MPs.
- The challenges faced by Christian MPs in balancing their faith and political roles.
- The efforts of Christian MPs to maintain the presence of faith in British society.
- The future of the relationship between faith and politics.
- The ongoing debate about the influence of religion on political decision-making.
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
The research begins with an introduction outlining the topic and the research questions. It then delves into the methodology used to collect and analyze data, including interviews with seven MPs. The literature review provides a background on the intersection of faith and politics. The subsequent chapter analyzes the data collected, specifically focusing on the role of the Christians in Parliament group and the future of faith and politics. Further analysis explores additional insights from the data. The paper concludes with a summary of the findings and a call for further research in this area.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
This research paper focuses on the intersection of faith and politics, specifically exploring the role of Christian faith in the political decision-making of MPs. Key themes include the influence of faith, the challenges faced by Christian MPs, the future of religion in politics, and the ongoing debate about the role of religion in political decision-making.
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- Joshua Bell (Autor:in), 2013, An investigation into the role faith plays in political decision making, through the eyes of Christians in Parliament All-Party Group members, München, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/274666
