Christian
Deus É Amor (David Miranda, Brazil)
18/40· ModerateConfidence: Medium
Brazilian Pentecostal church founded by David Miranda (1962). Distinctive strict modesty code (no alcohol, smoking, dancing, jewellery). Substantial Latin American and diaspora presence.
CLCI radar
Moderate / High-Demand
BITE breakdown
Behavior Control5/10
Information Control4/10
Thought Control5/10
Emotional Control4/10
Modifiers (+0)
0 — Brazilian Pentecostal megachurch; documented strict modesty and dietary rules.
Founded
1962
Members
Estimated several hundred thousand
Active in
LatAm
In context
Deus É Amor ('God Is Love') grew under Miranda's leadership into one of the larger Brazilian Pentecostal denominations. Strict modesty code. Mainstream Pentecostal with substantial commitment expectations.
Timeline
- 1962Founded by Miranda
- 2015Miranda dies
Sources
- Paul Freston academic work
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