The nexus of religion and politics in the discourses of English Faith-based party: A linguacultural analysis

Abstract

This study aims to present the background knowledge of linguaculture and express the effect of religious culture on verbal communication used by politicians in English countries within the broad context of political behavior and communication. To achieve this aim, an eclectic model, drawing on Risagers' (2012), was developed as an analytical framework to analyze the two selected texts of the English religion-based political party 'The Christian Heritage Party of Canada.' The study concludes that religious culture has a more prominent effect on the verbal communication of politicians in English texts. Politicians use intertextual references to the Biblical texts throughout their texts to legitimize their actions and perspectives, add meanings to the intended meaning and utilize an authoritative source as background and support. Thus, they enhance their speeches to reveal their religious identity and pass on their agendas.