Evangelicals
Antisemitism task force regroups after Heritage Foundation split
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The National Task Force to Combat Antisemitism reconvened independently after cutting ties with the Heritage Foundation amid controversy over Heritage president Kevin Roberts’ defense of Tucker Carlson’s interview with Nick Fuentes. The group, founded to address antisemitism largely on the left, now says it will confront threats from the right as well; it held its first public meeting since the split on Tuesday.
Pastor Silas Malafaia announced he may not support Flávio Bolsonaro in the 2026 presidential election, criticizing the idea of uniting the right around a single candidate. He indicated a preference for stronger contenders like Tarcísio de Freitas and questioned the senator's charisma.
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Brazil's Chamber of Deputies approved, with 398 votes in favor and 30 against, the urgency for resolution project No. 71/2025, which creates the Christian Caucus. A Folha de S.Paulo columnist criticizes the initiative as a mix of religion and political opportunism, violating biblical principles. The proposal aims to represent Christians, who make up 80% of the population, but is seen as discriminatory.