Signos religiosos e sua influência na arena política: uma análise dos discursos dominionistas de michelle bolsonaro durante o pl mulher

Abstract

This article analyzes the influence of religious symbols in the Brazilian political arena, focusing on the dominionist speeches given by Michelle Bolsonaro at events organized by the PL Mulher party. Based on the constructivist theory of International Relations, the research is based on the hypothesis that the former first lady uses elements of Dominion Theology and messianic speeches to build a connection with the Christian electorate, especially female voters, aiming to legitimize a conservative political project. The study is structured in three sections: the first addresses the emergence and consolidation of neo-pentecostalism in Brazil; the second explores the insertion of evangelicals in politics and the rise of Bolsonarism as an expression of Dominion Theology; and the third conducts a discursive analysis of Michelle Bolsonaro's speeches at public events. The methodology adopted is qualitative, with discourse analysis and bibliographic review. The results indicate that the former first lady's speeches reinforce a Christian and conservative national identity, contributing to the evangelization of politics and the legitimization of patriarchal norms, especially through the mobilization of female audiences. The research reveals the strategic use of religious rhetoric as a tool of persuasion and political mobilization, highlighting the risks to the secularity of the State and democratic diversity.