Pentecostalism in Brazil

This work examines Pentecostalism, which is a widespread religious movement in Latin America and Africa. It is a blend of Methodism and African religious culture which arouses the passions of the poorest Brazilian masses. Pentecostal conversion is experienced as a sudden break which radically transforms the life of these sectors of the population. Pentecostalism is a Utopia of equality, love and emotion, which is staged during the worship service. However, it is also characterized by authoritarian features.