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Religious Activity and Political Participation: The Brazilian and Chilean Cases

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  02 January 2018

Eric Patterson
Eric Patterson*
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Vanguard University
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Abstract

Scholars debate whether the recent conversion of millions of Latin Americans to evangelical Protestantism bodes well for democratic participation or reinforces authoritarian culture and practices. Using a resource model, this study examines the link between participation in religious organizations, political engagement, and political participation in Brazil and Chile. Survey data indicate that religious organizations, particularly Protestant ones, can provide skills that members can transfer to political activity; and that different religions can result in different politics.

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Research Article
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Latin American Politics and Society , Volume 47 , Issue 1 , Spring 2005 , pp. 1 - 29
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Copyright © University of Miami 2005

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