Evangelicalism

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Brazil’s evangelicals work with the US on a political mission

Sacred Nation

Protestant evangelicals from Brazil and the United States have a long history of close relations. Today, Capitol Ministries is a powerful player in that relationship. And in Brazil, the group has strong ties with President Jair Bolsonaro’s government.

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Brazil’s evangelicals stand with President Bolsonaro

Sacred Nation
Christians raise their hands in praise during an International Grace of God Church event led by televangelist R.R. Soares, with President Jair Bolsonaro in attendance, at Botafogo beach in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Saturday, Feb. 15, 2020. 

Progressive evangelicals in Brazil wage a battle ‘against Bolsonaroism’ ahead of elections

Religion
Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro, right, greets his new Justice Minister Andre Mendonça during his swearing-in ceremony at the Planalto presidential palace, in Brasilia, Brazil, Wednesday, April 29, 2020. 

Evangelicals in Brazil ‘have taken power’ with latest Supreme Court justice appointee

Justice
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Faith and politics mix to drive evangelical Christians’ climate change denial

Climate Change
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Megachurches, home churches, podcasts: American evangelicals are ‘not a monolith’

Religion

As the 2020 presidential campaign heats up, evangelical Christians will be getting more and more attention in the news media. They always do during election season. But people who identify as evangelical or born-again Christians are more than just a voting bloc. Evangelicals make up a huge swath of the US population.

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American evangelicals are more diverse than ever. But some don’t want to be part of the ‘evangelical movement.’

Religion

Some Christians are distancing themselves from the term “evangelical” even if their beliefs remain unchanged.

Women attend an evangelical church service in Almolonga, Guatemala.

Did religion save this Guatemalan town?

Development

Guatemala is reported to be the most evangelical country in the Americas. And, according to the Pew Research Center, it has the highest rate of believers that faith reaps success. Almolonga, a small mountain town, is held up as proof.

Women attend an evangelical church service in Almolonga, Guatemala.

Did religion save this Guatemalan town?

Development

Guatemala is reported to be the most evangelical country in the Americas. And, according to the Pew Research Center, it has the highest rate of believers that faith reaps success. Almolonga, a small mountain town, is held up as proof.

Evangelical worshipers pray during a mass held by missionary Lanna Holder and her partner Pastor Rosania Rocha, in the Cidade de Refugio church they founded, in Sao Paulo June 16, 2012.

Evangelicals increasingly are embracing environmentalism

Environment

Environmentalism is often viewed as a liberal issue — but Christian evangelicals are increasingly worrying themselves about leaving the Earth in good shape for future generations. Environmentalism is often viewed as a liberal issue — but Christian evangelicals are increasingly worrying themselves about leaving the Earth in good shape for future generations.