The resurgence of theocracies in the Brazilian political and religious scene

an uncompromising conservative wave

Abstract

The emergence of a new wave of conservatism has changed the national political scenario. In this research, two conservative theological-political traditions will be analyzed, such as Catholic traditionalism and evangelical fundamentalism, and their relationship with the far-right political agenda, in which uncompromising is housed. It is understood that the growth of conservatism is related to the serious crisis caused by the neoliberal capitalist economic system. In this context, the theology of God’s power is evoked with the objective of conserving hegemonic: religious, political and economic power. We will investigate what unites the two historically rival theological-political traditions, currently living in harmony and on the same political agenda and resistance to the new developments arising from the Second Vatican Council, brought to light by Pope Francis. From a formal point of view, the question is: how can we encourage reflections that establish dialogues capable of changing this situation? The hypothesis of the text suggests that there is a theocracy that naturalizes and legitimizes the two traditions, which must be faced with Christian hope, based on the current magisterium that opens gaps to the newness of God. A literature search will be carried out.