Malawi is a profoundly religious society and faith-based organisations (FBO s) play a significant role in politics, addressing social concerns and governance. This article investigates their role in Malawi’s political realm when engaging with the state and argues that the FBO s are opportunistic in their engagement. They seize upon opportunities for exerting influence when political and social issues dictate that action be taken in accordance with religious tenets of social responsibility, in tandem with fluctuating levels of political tension. Typical high points of tension are elections, but other controversial issues may also feature prominently. FBO s consider suitable entry points and tools of advocacy at their disposal within existing opportunity structures. As organised religion, we find that faith communities have engaged and continue to engage with the political establishment through various means, predominantly by issuing pastoral letters and statements.

马拉维是一个虔诚的宗教社会，基于信仰的组织（FBO  ）在政治中扮演着重要角色，解决了社会关注和治理问题。本文研究了他们在与国家接触时在马拉维政治领域中的作用，并认为FBO 参与他们是机会主义的。当政治和社会问题指示应根据社会责任的宗教宗旨采取行动时，以及政治紧张局势的波动时，他们抓住机会施加影响。典型的紧张局势是选举，但其他有争议的问题也可能是突出的问题。联邦调查局 在现有机会结构中考虑合适的切入点和宣传工具。作为有组织的宗教，我们发现宗教团体通过各种方式，主要是通过发布牧民信和声明，参与并继续参与政治体制。