Latinos’ Embrace of Prosperity Gospel Leads to Support for Conservative Political Candidates

Introduction The air crackles with energy. The music swells. A preacher, his voice booming through the sanctuary, speaks of blessings, abundance, and the power of faith. This scene, increasingly common in Latino communities across the United States, represents the growing influence of the prosperity gospel. The prosperity gospel, a theological belief system that emphasizes financial…

Latinos, Prosperity Gospel, and the Shifting Sands of Support: A Complex Relationship

The Allure of Abundance: Understanding the Rise of Prosperity Gospel The air in the storefront church hums with a fervent energy. Testimonies rise and fall, a chorus of gratitude and unwavering faith filling the small space. Maria, a single mother who cleans offices at night, stands tall, her voice trembling slightly as she shares her…