Bridging Religion and Politics: The Impact of Providential Religious Beliefs on Political Activity
Bridging Religion and Politics: The Impact of Providential Religious Beliefs on Political Activity
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连接宗教和政治：天意的宗教信仰对政治活动的影响
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发表时间：
2015
影响因子：
1.5
通讯作者：
Rebecca A. Glazier
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作者：
Rebecca A. Glazier
摘要过去的研究表明，宗教信仰可以影响政治活动。然而，目前的文献留下了许多关于工作机制的问题。我指出了一个特定的宗教信仰在不同教派中的关键作用：provisionary，或者相信上帝有一个人类可以进一步推进的计划。当这些信仰与政治联系在一起时，天赐的信徒很可能是积极而专注的参与者。我用2012年竞选期间从阿肯色州小石城的会众那里收集的调查数据来检验这一观点。一般来说，神佑信徒比非神佑信徒更不可能参与政治。然而，当天赐的信徒报告听到他们的神职人员的政治布道，他们更有可能参与。这些发现说明了宗教信仰可以影响政治的一种途径：通过一种将宗教和政治联系起来的线索。
Abstract Past research shows that religious beliefs can shape political activity. Yet current literature leaves open many questions about the mechanisms at work. I point to the key role of a particular religious belief found across denominations: providentiality, or the belief that God has a plan that humans can further. When these beliefs are connected to politics, providential believers are likely to be active and dedicated participators. I test this notion using survey data collected during the 2012 election campaign from congregants in Little Rock, Arkansas. In general, providential believers are less likely than their non-providential counterparts to participate in politics. However, when providential believers report hearing political sermons from their clergy, they are significantly more likely to participate. These findings illustrate one pathway by which religious beliefs can influence politics: through a cue that links providentiality and politics.