Research Statement

Problem Statement
The impact Christianity has on the social lives of individuals living in the community of Milk River, Clarendon.

Research Objectives
To determine the impact Christianity has on individuals in the Milk River community. To find out the features of Christianity. To indentify the level of inspirations that Christianity gives. To use the research findings to make recommendations about the impact of Christianity.

Research Questions
1. What impact does Christianity have on the lives of individuals in Milk River? 2. What are the features of Christianity? 3. How does Christianity inspire an individual? 4. Why individuals attend church?

Acknowledgement
Apart from the efforts of me, the success of this project depended largely on the encouragement and guidelines of many others. I would like to thank the Almighty God for life and for giving me good health and strength to be able to complete this task my Caribbean Studies Internal Assessment so as to meet the requirement of the Caribbean Advance Proficiency Examination Syllabus. I would also like to take this opportunity to express my gratitude to the people who have been instrumental in the successful completion of this project. I would like to show my greatest appreciation to Petrona Hamilton. I can't say thank you enough for her tremendous support and help. I feel motivated and encouraged every time I am about to work this project. Without her encouragement and guidance this project would not have materialized. The guidance and support received from all of my family and friends who contributed and who are contributing to this project, was vital for the success of the project. I am grateful for their constant support and help.

Introduction and Purpose of Research

This study is geared en route to the findings of how the people of the community of Milk River in Clarendon, Jamaica are impacted by Christianity. The researcher is of the intuition that Christianity plays a very decisive role in the lives of the people living in Milk River. From my observations of the members living in the community it therefore indicates that Christianity changes the lives of many members of the community. This study consequently intents to assess the community and seek examples of how Christianity impacts the lives of individuals. Milk River is a large community located in South West Clarendon. Christianity is the most practiced religion in the community which has a population of approximately 6,000. There are approximately 9 churches in the community. The main reason the researcher choose this topic is because he himself is a Christian and has he has special interest in the topic. This inquisition is one way in which to fathom the impact Christianity has on individuals.

Definition of Terms

No other religion, philosophy, teaching, nation, movementwhateverhas so changed the world for the better as Christianity has done. Its shortcomings, clearly conceded by this author, are nevertheless heavily outweighed by its benefits to all mankind (Schmidt 9).

Whosoever abides in him sins not: whosoever sins has not seen him, neither known him. (1 John 3:6). Judge not, that ye be not judged. (Matthew 7:1).