They manifest the “cultural tradition of Brazilian society” and do not violate the principle of separation of religion and the state, the Court said.
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Brazil: Pop Singer Anitta Becomes Target of Intolerance After Candomblé Video
What is in fact a pro-religious-liberty song triggered hate reactions by enemies of Brazilian African religions.
Brazilian Supreme Court Allows Religious Dress in Official Document Photos
A nun was refused a driver license since she insisted to use her picture in religious dress.
Can Christian Pastors Call Other Religions “Satanic”—Without Going to Jail?
Contradictory Brazilian decisions against priests and ministers demonizing Afro-Brazilian movements test the grey area between freedom of expression and hate speech.
Brazil’s Soccer Star Paulinho Witnesses for His Religion—Candomblé, not Christianity
Many Brazilian players are famous for their public testimonies of Evangelical Christianity. Paulinho proclaims a different faith—and gets in trouble.
Brazil: Law Introduced in Pernambuco Would Forbid “Altering” the Bible
“Any alteration, edition, suppression, addition or adaptation to the texts of the Holy Bible” is prohibited by a draft law targeting religious minorities.
Brazil: Uber Driver Accused of Anti-Candomblé Religious Intolerance
He refused to take to a terreiro a family dressed according to their religion, and is now under police investigation.
Brazil: Statue of Legendary Candomblé Priestess Set on Fire in Salvador
Mãe Stella de Oxóssi died in 2018. Her statue had been repeatedly vandalized by Christian fundamentalists and has now been burned.
Religious Intolerance in Brazil: Will Lula Protect the Minorities?
Violence against Afro-Brazilian religions continued during the electoral campaign. The new President promised to act. It may be more difficult than some believe.
Afro-Brazilian Religions Targeted by Counter-Cult Violence in Brazil
Fundamentalist Christians attack places of worship and devotees of Candomblé and Umbanda claiming they are “Satanists.” One woman lost an eye.