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Brazil survey: 81% of citizens want candidates to believe in God
A new survey conducted by the Socio-Anthropological Laboratory of Politics, Art, and Religion (LePar) at the Fluminense Federal University (UFF) reveals that 81% of Brazilians consider it fundamental for political candidates to believe in God. The study, presented at the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ), shows that this sentiment is most prevalent among lower-income groups, reaching 89% for those earning up to one minimum wage, compared to 57% for those earning between 10 and 20 minimum wages.
Additional findings indicate that 82% of respondents support teaching children and adolescents to believe in God in schools. While 74% of participants believe that God makes people better, there is a notable gap in institutional trust. The Catholic Church holds 56% confidence, followed by Protestant churches at 51% and Spiritist centers at 19%.
Regarding the structure of the government, 54% of respondents support the idea that the Brazilian State should not be secular. Sociologist Christina Vital noted that this may stem from a misunderstanding of the concept of secularism and the separation between religion and public power.
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Brazil · Christina Vital · Laboratório de Estudos Socioantropológicos em Política, Arte e Religião · Lucio Rennó · Universidade Federal Fluminense · Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro
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What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 3 SOURCES] 74% of respondents agree that God makes people better. www.diariodocentrodomundo.com.br · www.sonoticias.com.br
- [● 3 SOURCES] 56% of respondents trust the Catholic Church, followed by Protestant churches at 51% and Kardecist centers at 19%. www.diariodocentrodomundo.com.br · www.sonoticias.com.br
- [● 3 SOURCES] 54% of the sample believes the State should not be secular. www.diariodocentrodomundo.com.br · www.sonoticias.com.br
- [● 3 SOURCES] The desire for religious candidates is 89% among those earning up to one minimum wage and 57% among those earning 10 to 20 minimum wages. www.diariodocentrodomundo.com.br · www.sonoticias.com.br
- [● 3 SOURCES] 82% of respondents believe schools should teach children and adolescents to believe in God. www.diariodocentrodomundo.com.br · www.sonoticias.com.br
- [● 3 SOURCES] 81% of Brazilians believe it is fundamental for election candidates to believe in God. www.diariodocentrodomundo.com.br · www.sonoticias.com.br