The Politics of Faith: Evangelicalism and Human Rights in Latin America
Update: 2025-05-08
Description
Guest: René Urueña (Universidad de Los Andes in Bogotá (Colombia) and Max Planck Law Fellow).
Is Latin America on the verge of a clash between human rights and the growing influence of Christian Evangelicals? This episode of the Max Planck Lawcast delves into the rise of Evangelical Christianity in Latin America. Join Christopher Murphy and renowned Colombian scholar René Urueña as they explore how this dynamic religious movement is shaping politics, culture, and social issues across the region, including its impact on LGBTI rights and the broader landscape of governance and law.
Links to some of René's publications on the topic:
https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-94-6265-331-3_8
Comments
In Channel