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“pop star” Christianity, and other contemporary metaphors

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Briefings

A Brazilian Catholic Church is described as resembling an NGO due to a lack of popular devotion, ritual, and the sense of encountering the embodied mystery of God. The article suggests this transformation occurs when the Church lacks these elements, implying a shift from spiritual community to organizational structure.

Key points

• The Catholic Church in Brazil is characterized by a lack of popular devotion, ritual, and the sense of encountering the embodied mystery of God.
• Without these elements, the Church transforms into an NGO of batina (a type of religious vestment).

Context

This article explores contemporary metaphors regarding the Catholic Church in Brazil, specifically how its structure resembles an NGO when it lacks spiritual engagement and ritual practices.

Limitations

The evidence is a single sentence without dates, units, or specific locations. The article does not provide data on the number of churches affected, the specific region of Brazil, or the date of the article's publication.

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