“I am the God who opens the door/ If I close, no one will open it/ I am the God who sends fire/ And the altar will smoke”. Salomao Vieira a famous singer related to Miracle. his status as a member council of godSomebody evangelical churches more strong Brazil did not prevent him from being prosecuted for fraud. Another lawsuit awaits him. Supporters of the far-right takeover of Brasilia.
The coup attempt shed more light on the relations between the Pentecostal sector and Bolsonarism. According to the magazine ‘Carta Capital’, discourses with religious overtones, extremists. The ‘Fuxico Gospel’ portal noted that the occupation of the headquarters of the three State powers had a “massive participation” by evangelicals who sang praises and even quoted the Bible or compared their actions to the Bible. The destruction of Jericho’s walls.
This Pastor Sandro Rochabetween Church of Porto de Cristo in GuaratubaIn the interior of the southern state of Paraná, he “prophesied” that the Army and police would unite with the people “to prevent communism in the country”. “Mask, vinegar, swimming goggles… And God will be our shield,” he wrote. Mari Santos social networksa shepherd between amazon city related to manaus, before participating in extermination missions. This Pastor Thiago Bezerra He broadcast the events live on his phone. This Pastor Erlindo da Cruz He was also in Brazil. “Too much smoke, too many burning eyes. The Brazilian people are climbing the Congressional ramp,” he said in one recording.
counter-reactions
According to the São Paulo newspaper ‘Folha’, the union between Bolsonarismo and a significant part of the churches they represent More than 30% of the Brazilian congregation broke apart. Some of the evangelical bishops immediately distanced themselves from the heroes of the failed coup. Estevam Hernandesbetween reborn in the church of christ He rejected the “undemocratic” method of protest. Caesar Augustus sympathized Jair Bolsonaro to the point of participating in campaign events. The events of January 8 forced him to forget about old adhesions. “As a pastor, priest, and minister of the Gospel, I cannot accept any acts of violence under any circumstances,” he urged to value dialogue above ideologies. Member of Parliament and pastor Marco Feliciano worked in the same direction.
Cavalcante Bras is the leader evangelical group in congress. Before Black Sunday, alluding to Lula, “Seeing a convict become president causes a riot.”. However, to the surprise of the majority of the society, he said that he did not approve of the acts of violence. Therefore, seeing images between demolition of buildings of public institutionsHe began to pray for order to be restored.
Regrets and uncertainties
great malta He is one of the “bishops” closest to religion. old captain from the army. elected senator, Malta used its social networks to invoke the actions of Brasilia. But Sunday night made a political pirouette. “I do not approve of vandalism, It’s not part of our culture. We don’t applaud for that. Brazil was divided. People are not stupid. (…) I watched with sadness everything that was going on in Brasilia. Harmony of powers and respect for the Constitution”.
Silas Mandrelleader Assembly of God Victory in ChristHe was more loyal to the former president, whom he accompanied in some proselytizing acts. He spoke of the “public demonstration” and criticized what he saw as an act. “double standard” in the press’s treatment of Bolsonarist demonstrations and leftist movements. “I’m tired of seeing how the MST (Landless Workers Movement) occupies public buildings and stays in camps for two or three days. The militancy of the PT (Labour Party) can do that and no one says it’s an undemocratic movement. What country are we in? Or in the people, Is there amnesia in the press and politicians?”
difficulties
Lula won the elections with the support of a segment. pentecostal churches and despite “fake news” that the temples would be closed immediately if the PT returned to power. Not in vain, he guaranteed absolute freedom of belief when he took office. Three of the 37 ministers are evangelical: Marina Silva (Environment), Daniela do Waguinho (Tourism) and Jorge Messias (Federal Attorney General). These appointments were not enough to alleviate the suspicions and anger of bishops who were more right-leaning or who shared Bolsonaro’s assumptions. The coup attempt is forcing the government to rethink at least some aspects of its ties to some of the most influential churches that have called for silence for now.