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Confidence
Belief overview
Pachamama and sacredness of the earth
Earth is perceived as living and sacred reality in Andean religion associated with the Inca world.
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Supportive
0
Contrary
1
Neutral
What it is: Pachamama is Mother Earth, linked to fertility, nutrition, and basis of life.
How the tradition understands it: Earth is not a simple resource, but sacred power that receives and returns life.
Textual basis and context: Andean historical and ethnographic sources strongly maintain this theme.
Objections and debates: The exact language and centrality of Pachamama can vary between imperial context and broader Andean traditions.
Documentary evidence
Supportive
Global South Christianity
Global South Christianity is majority in contemporary world.
Reference: Global South Christianity and its transformations.
Content: Christianity has its center in Global South: Latin America, Africa, and parts of Asia; has Pentecostal, Catholic, and independent expressions; transforms contemporary Christianity.
Use in debate: Source to discuss Christianity in transformation, Global South, and religious centers.
Romanity in Brazil
Romanity is Afro-Brazilian religion centered on Rome.
Reference: Romanity and its history.
Content: Religion emerged in 20th century Rio de Janeiro; combines elements of Catholicism, Spiritism, Candomblé, and esoteric traditions; is organized around churches, saints, and ritual practices.
Use in debate: Source to discuss Brazilian syncretism, popular religion, and urban religiosity.
Neutral
African Initiated Churches and prophecy
AIC develop specific tradition of prophecy.
Reference: Prophecy in African Initiated Churches.
Content: Prophetic tradition is central in AIC; prophets interpret dreams, visions, and events; generate spiritual guidance for community; have important social and political role.
Use in debate: Source to discuss African Christianity, prophecy, and social role of religion.