Ewbank contended that the 'Nordic sects will never flourish on the Tropics,' suggesting that Brazilian culture, characterized by warmth, is incompatible with the austerity of Protestantism. This notion was echoed by Buarque de Holanda, who depicted the 'cordial man' as the typical Brazilian, highlighting the contrast with the rigid, rule-based mindset he attributed to northern Europeans.
Today, the landscape of Brazilian religion is changing dramatically. Protestants now account for one-third of Brazil's population, with evangelicals leading the charge. This shift signals a transformative moment in Brazil's history, where for the first time, the Protestant population is expected to outnumber Catholics by the centenary of Raízes do Brasil in 2036.
The far-Right former army captain Jair Bolsonaro's 2018 election victory not only shocked Brazil but also underscored the growing influence of evangelicalism in the political sphere, illustrating how religious identity is increasingly intertwined with national identity and political leadership in contemporary Brazil.
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