Religious Competition in the Amazon: Catholics vs. Evangelical Protestants
In the Amazon rainforest, the historic dominance of Catholicism is being challenged by the rapid growth of evangelical Protestantism, leading to religious division and tension in remote communities like São Miguel. As Catholic priest Father Moisés Oliveira travels to these isolated settlements, he witnesses the impact of charismatic evangelical pastors who have been successful in converting Catholics to their faith. The struggle between the two religious groups reflects a broader trend of declining Catholicism and the rise of evangelical churches across Brazil, particularly in the Amazon region.