A conquista da metrópole profana: uma análise comparada de territorialidades religiosas em Fortaleza-CE

Abstract

The study makes a geographical comparative analysis of the groundbreaking excitement of contemporary religiosity from the religious perspective of territoriality in the scale of Fortaleza city. The research considers the strategies and dynamics of the Shrine of Our Queen of Assumption and the Assembly of God Canaan Ministry, Brazil. Both are presented in constant change and adaptation to modern socio-spatial practices. Fact that has provoked many reactions in the formation of the religious field current to Fortaleza, expressing the density of symbolic spaces, increasingly perceived by many religious temples in the metropolis and the growing number of religious festivals in their public space. The theoretical framework of Cultural Geography and Geography of Religion has contributed to the concept of sacred space and helped in the demarcation of territories symbolic. And research shows how its surrounding profane sacralizes during fleeting moments, producing a mobile religiosity, the characteristic change of religious profile of the population of Fortaleza. According to comparative analysis of demographic ―IBGE‖ Census 1991 and 2000 and interpretation of data from the Consumer Family Expenditure Survey - POF. In addition to verification of data for specific research conducted by religious institutions in Brazil and abroad, as well as Brazilian universities. This well bring new meaning elucidating the process of the two religious groups, with strategies that spectacular, festive and promotional form a mediating practices sacred-profane, able to directly influence the religious and cultural planning in metropolitan areas like Fortaleza