RELIGIOUS INTOLERANCE IN BRAZIL: REFLECTIONS FROM A DECOLONIAL TURN ON THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN SCIENCE AND RELIGION

Abstract

The relationship between science and religion has been the subject of discussion throughout history, and in Brazil, this discussion also involves issues of religious intolerance. In this context, this article sets out to discuss the relationship between science and religion from the perspective of a decolonial turn, in order to reveal how the colonial heritage has influenced attitudes of religious intolerance experienced in Brazil, both in the educational and religious spheres. The aim of this article is to understand how Brazil's colonial heritage has influenced attitudes of religious intolerance and how the decolonial perspective can contribute to building a more just and tolerant society in relation to religious differences. To achieve this goal, a narrative review was carried out using the Capes Portal, Scielo, Sucupira, Google Scholar, Academia Edu, BDTD and Redalyc platforms as databases. The inclusion criteria were studies that addressed the relationship between science and religion in the Brazilian context, considering the decolonial perspective and religious intolerance. The literature review showed that discussions on the relationship between science and religion in the Brazilian context are still scarce and little explored from a decolonial perspective. In addition, religious intolerance is a reality in various areas of Brazilian society, including education and religion. Considering these difficulties found in the literature and the sensitivity of the subject, it is essential that more studies and research are carried out on the relationship between science and religion from a decolonial perspective, in order to promote critical reflection and a paradigm shift in relation to religious differences. In conclusion, the relationship between science and religion in Brazil is still marked by a colonial heritage that influences attitudes of religious intolerance and further debate and study should be conducted, even though it is a sensitive subject.