The Faith That Conquers Power delivers a sharp, groundbreaking investigation into the global transformation of the evangelical movement from a spiritual community into one of the most disciplined and formidable political engines of the twenty-first century. This work dismantles the traditional boundaries separating faith and state, exposing how Pentecostal, charismatic, and neo-Pentecostal organizations have successfully built a parallel infrastructure capable of altering the geopolitical landscape.

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Rather than looking at this shift as an isolated phenomenon, this essay connects the dots across continents to reveal a global, synchronized strategy. The book provides an anatomy of modern religious power by exploring three critical dimensions:

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The Theological Blueprint: An analysis of Dominionism and Christian Nationalism, exploring how the biblical mandate to "subdue the earth" has been weaponized into a literal doctrine for institutional capture.
The Financial and Media Empire: An inside look at the corporate mechanisms of megachurches, tracking how tax-exempt resources, digital media monopolies, and algorithmic mobilization turn spiritual devotion into economic and political capital.
The Transnational Populist Alliance: A deep dive into the strategic convergence between religious elites and the global far-right, from the United States and secular Europe to its deep institutional roots in Latin America, driven by shared narratives against "gender ideology" and globalism.

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By shifting the focus from simple religious belief to institutional mechanics, this book provides an indispensable diagnostic tool for political scientists, journalists, and readers worldwide. It is a vital and urgent contribution to understanding how a global religious wave is reshaping the future of democracy, secularism, and human rights.

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Evangelicals. Religion and Politics

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