Ecumenismo de guerra

a aliança tática entre católicos e evangélicos conservadores na política brasileira

Abstract

This article analyzes the phenomenon we call "war ecumenism": the tactical alliance between conservative Catholics and Evangelicals in contemporary Brazilian politics. Unlike historical ecumenism, guided by theological dialogue and the pursuit of Christian unity around progressive agendas and human rights, war ecumenism is characterized by pragmatic convergence around a common political agenda. Based on the analysis of parliamentary action, public demonstrations, and the discourses of religious leaders, the article demonstrates how Catholics and Evangelicals, historically separated by theological and cultural rivalries, have built electoral and legislative alliances supported by three programmatic axes: the anti-gender agenda, the defense of a specific conception of family, and the fight against what they call "gender ideology." We argue that this phenomenon represents a mutation in the Brazilian religious-political field, with significant implications for state secularism and human rights.