Tag: Evangelical
The sources of the fervor of evangelical Christians towards Israel
“Israel, you are not alone”, we heard, in November 2023, in a spot broadcast on one of the giant screens in Times Square, in New York, produced by Christians United…
In Brazil, an evangelical and left-wing pastor
Henrique Vieira, at his home in Rio de Janeiro, in 2021. CARL DE SOUZA / AFP In appearance, it is an evangelical temple like any other. In Saúde, a working-class…
More people than ever are leaving the Evangelical Church
Dhe Evangelical Church in Germany (EKD) has recorded more church exits than ever before. In 2022, around 380,000 members declared their resignation, the EKD announced on Tuesday. This is another…
In Kenya, the growing influence of evangelical churches on President Ruto
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Ceremony in Graz – 75th anniversary of the Evangelical Church
In the Heilandskirche in Graz there was a ceremony on Monday evening to mark the 75th anniversary of the Evangelical Church in Styria. The ceremony was another highlight of the…
In Brazil, Lula strives to seduce the evangelical electorate
Former Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva (back, center) prays with evangelical pastors in Sao Gonçalo on September 9. RODRIGO ABD / AP Those in charge of the campaign…
The violence and misery of Belford Roxo, evangelical and Bolsonarian stronghold
Alessandro Flor de Souzas, known as “Biru”, sees the visitor arriving from afar. Quickly, he opens the iron door of his house, lets him in and closes the door pronto.…
In Brazil, an evangelical judge enters the Supreme Court
André Mendonça, new judge of the Federal Supreme Court (STF), at his investiture ceremony, in Brasilia, on December 16, 2021. SERGIO LIMA / AFP He wouldn’t have missed it for…
C8 to broadcast “Unplanned”, an anti-abortion film funded by the Evangelical Church
On August 16, 2021, the C8 channel will broadcast the film “Unplanned.” Inspired by a true story and funded by the Evangelical Church, this ultra-conservative feature film promotes a deliberately…
Trumpism suffers a setback in a powerful evangelical current
Ed Litton (left), and his wife, Kathy Litton, at the annual meeting of the Southern Baptist Convention, June 16, 2021, in Nashville, TN. MARK HUMPHREY / AP The most powerful…
Coming to terms with abuse: Evangelical Advisory Board for Affected Persons “failed”
Tuesday, May 11, 2021 Coming to terms with abuse Evangelical Advisory Board for Affected Persons “failed” The Evangelical Church in Germany (EKD) wants to face up to its responsibility by…