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The Role Of Religion In The Politics
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AIMS AND OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY
This
research is primarily aimed at revealing the impact of religious
institutions in the politics and the civil administration of Delta
State. It also aims at considering the relevance of churches to the
government and as well examine the role of religious institutions in the
moral upliftment of the state even in the face of the moral decadence
prevalent in our political system. This research also aim at creating
awareness on the need to respect the religious diversity, reject the
prejudice against religious and political affiliation and accept the
necessity for peaceful coexistence and social cohabitation in Delta
State.
Therefore, at the end of this research, we should have more knowledge in the following aspects:
The influence of religion in the policies and decision making in Delta State.
The role of religion in the electoral practices that is, in political campaigns and the daily administration of Delta State.
The position of religious institutions in the crusade against moral decay in Nigeria at large.
SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY
The
significance of this study is to emphasize the importance of religion
in the life of political actors in Delta. The importance of religion in
the politics of Delta State whether it be domestic party politics or
inter-state relations, cannot be underestimated. It is generally
believed among the people that religion is the life energy and at such,
tradition can best be explained by the politics of representation.
Unarguably,
religion plays a good role in the progress, development, peace and
co-existence in the affairs of every government. The government of Delta
State has for long initiated religious programmes which are believed to
contribute to the unity progress and the development of the state. The
government often emphasize the importance of religion in the daily
administration of the state. Hence the daily morning prayers of the
government house chapel, a long standing tradition in Delta State.5
Consequently,
the significance of this work is to establish the fact that religion
stands at the centre of governmental institutions not only in Delta
State, but in the entire country. It will also establish the fact that
religion wield a lot of influence in the policies and decisions of the
government.
Thus, religion is greatly implicated in the shaping and
structuring of the socio-political-environment. It could be understood
in terms of power relations.
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ABSRACT - [ Total Page(s): 1 ]Inspite of the religious was of the people of Delta State, the question of the role of religion in the politics of Delta State still stand as a major challenge to religious scholars. This essay in its bid to unravel the role of religion in the society, outrightly dwelt on the impart of religion in politics. In this research, different methods ranging from interviews with political stakeholders and clergies, personal observations, journals, newspapers and other related material to the topic were ... Continue reading---
