The transition from evangelical influence to secularism: historical and contemporary case studies
The influence of evangelical movements on societies has sometimes led to tensions between the religious sphere and secular principles, especially when scandals or political events have shaken public confidence. This report examines several cases where regions or cities initially marked by a strong evangelical or religious anchoring have made a transition to a more secularized model, often in response to institutional crises, abuses of power or societal conflicts.
1. Brazil: the boom and the limits of evangelical power in a constitutionally secular state
Brazil, constitutionally secular since 1891, experienced a rise in evangelical churches from the 1980s, in particular the...
