Inter-religious Manifesto Launched to Defend Democracy and Secular State in Brazil
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Catholic, Evangelical, and Afro-Brazilian religious leaders and entities are launching a manifesto titled "A Fé Brasileira Escolhe a Democracia" on Tuesday, September 15. The document advocates for democracy, the secular state, the integrity of electoral processes, and the fight against disinformation. The launch coincides with International Democracy Day.
Signatories include Ricardo Hoepers, the secretary-general of the National Conference of Bishops of Brazil (CNBB); Pastor Ed René Kivitz of the Água Branca Baptist Church; and lawyer Hédio Silva Jr. from the Institute for the Defense of the Rights of Afro-Brazilian Religions (Idafro). Other supporting entities include Cáritas Brasileira, the Galilea Institute, Renafro Saúde, and three Episcopal Commissions of the CNBB.
The manifesto states that the current climate is characterized by distrust, polarization, and radicalization that divides families and communities. It calls on faith communities to strengthen their commitment to truth, dialogue, and the common good. The document does not endorse any specific candidates and remains open for further signatures via a dedicated website.
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