fromwww.theguardian.com
18 hours agoGod chose you, Jair Bolsonaro!' Is Brazil now in the grip of evangelicals?
Costa highlights how Bolsonaro's unexpected gaze during his speech at the rally seemed to seek validation from televangelist Silas Malafaia, suggesting a deeper connection between the political and religious spheres in Brazil. The implication that Malafaia may have written the speech demonstrates the increasing intertwining of evangelical influence and politics. Costa's observation not only reveals Bolsonaro’s reliance on Malafaia but also serves as evidence of how religious motivations can shape political rhetoric and actions in contemporary democracies globally.
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