Evangelical entities and the fight against corruption in Brazil (2012-2018)

Abstract: The issue of combating corruption has been at the origin, in the last decade, of religious movements and organizations in the evangelical field. The analysis of the actions of evangelical organizations and the engagement of Baptist churches in the campaign in favor of the 10 Measures Against Corruption, promoted by the Federal Public Ministry, demonstrates, firstly, the importance of transnational networks in the incorporation as both a religious and political concern, second, the way in which the idea of corruption produces social relations and specific meanings in a given social environment and, finally, the place of corruption, perceived through biblical interpretations, in the justifications for the defense of the participation of the faithful and evangelicals entities in political disputes and social transformation projects.

Keywords:
religion and politics; evangelicals; anti-corruption mobilization; 10 measures against corruption; Brazil.