Date of Award
2006
Document Type
Dissertation/Thesis
Submission Date
October 2026
Abstract
Despite the fact that when surveyed 92.4% of the Venezuelan population self identified as Catholic, a large swath of Venezuelans stand Pentecostalized. Pentecostalization in Venezuela seems to take the form of growth in the Catholic Charismatic Movement. The study shows Châvez gained a majority of those whose self identified affiliation is evangelical as well as a majority of those who hold Pentecostal beliefs. The relationship between religion and voting patterns in the 1998 Venezuelan Presidential case has not been explored. The study does this, concluding that although Venezuela is by and large Pentecostalized, a desire in political and governmental change was the most salient reasons for Venezuelans when they voted for President in 1998.
Recommended Citation
Grant, Jensen, "Touched by the Holy Spirit" (2006). Harriet L Wilkes Honors College Theses 2003 - 2009. 13.
https://digitalcommons.fau.edu/etd_honors_1/13
Extent
v, 45 leaves : ill.
Identifier
315826072
Comments
by Jensen Michael Grant.