This is the End: The Second Coming of Jesus and its Impact on Policy Attitudes
Presentation Type
Oral Presentation
Major
Political Science
Abstract
In this paper, the author expands upon previous study of the belief in the Second Coming of Jesus and its impact on policy attitudes. Using the concept of relative sociotropic time horizons and shadow of the future logic, the author tests whether belief in the Second Coming of Jesus impacts other policy arenas including support for Israel, concerns about federal spending, and international cooperation in conflicts. After statistical tests, believers did not show any significantly different policy attitudes regarding international cooperation or the federal budget. Believers did, however, show increased support for Israel against Arab neighbors.
Faculty Mentor
Professor Soper
Presentation Session
Session A
Location
Plaza Classroom 191
Start Date
24-3-2017 5:15 PM
End Date
24-3-2017 5:30 PM
This is the End: The Second Coming of Jesus and its Impact on Policy Attitudes
Plaza Classroom 191
In this paper, the author expands upon previous study of the belief in the Second Coming of Jesus and its impact on policy attitudes. Using the concept of relative sociotropic time horizons and shadow of the future logic, the author tests whether belief in the Second Coming of Jesus impacts other policy arenas including support for Israel, concerns about federal spending, and international cooperation in conflicts. After statistical tests, believers did not show any significantly different policy attitudes regarding international cooperation or the federal budget. Believers did, however, show increased support for Israel against Arab neighbors.