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Silas Malafaia

Silas Lima Malafaia (born 14 September 1958) is a Brazilian Pentecostal pastor, author and televangelist, who also has a degree in Psychology. He is the leader of the Pentecostal church Assembleia de Deus Vitória em Cristo (Assembly of God Victory in Christ), a branch of the broader Assembleias de Deus movement of Pentecostal churches in Brazil. He is also the CEO of the Central Gospel Music [pt] publishing company, and vice president of the Interdenominational Council of Evangelical Ministers of Brazil (CIMEB), which is made up of approximately 8.500 ministers and leaders from almost all Brazilian evangelical denominations.[1][2]

Silas Malafaia
Silas Malafaia in 2019
Born (1958-09-14) 14 September 1958 (age 66)
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Occupation(s)Pastor, author and televangelist
SpouseElizete Malafaia

Malafaia was born in Rio de Janeiro. He is well known for his political work and strong opposition to the promotion of homosexuality in society[3][4] and Abortion Law, as well as for defending the Prosperity theology.[5] In the elections of 2012, he was the evangelical political canvasser of the candidate José Serra to the city council of São Paulo and helped to elect 24 mayors and 16 city councilmen in seven states.[6] In the elections of 2014, Malafaia campaigned for Aécio Neves to the Presidency of Brazil.[7] In the 2018 election Malafaia endorsed eventual winner Jair Bolsonaro.[8]

The documentary 'Apocalypse in the Tropics' (2024) shows Malafaia to have had a defining influence on Bolsanaro, while mustering support from Brasil's evangelical movement, in the path to Bolsanaro losing the 2022 presidential elections and in the protests and attempted insurrection that followed.

According to a 2013 Forbes magazine publication, Malafaia's total net worth is estimated at US$150 million.[9] However, he denied the information in the talkshow De Frente com Gabi [pt], in which he affirmed that his wealth revolved around R$6 million (approximately US$1.6 million).[10][11]

Viewed as a staunch conservative, Malafaia is a polarizing and controversial figure in Brazil. He is often accused of fomenting hate speech,[12] being known for his strong opposition to same-sex marriage and abortion.[5][13] His critics accuse him of being a bigot and a homophobe, which he denies.[14][15]

List of publications

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  • A Abundância de Deus em Nossa Vida (in Portuguese). ISBN 85-7689-042-9.
  • Ânimo: O Agente Ativador do Ser (in Portuguese). ISBN 978-85-7689-066-9.
  • Aprendendo com uma Mulher Extraordinária (in Portuguese). ISBN 978-85-7689-113-0.
  • Aprendendo Para Crescer (in Portuguese). ISBN 978-85-7689-074-4.
  • Atraindo a Atenção de Deus (in Portuguese). ISBN 978-85-7689-170-3.
  • Autoridade Espiritual (in Portuguese). ISBN 978-85-7689-073-7.
  • Bons Pais, Filhos Melhores (in Portuguese). ISBN 85-89811-11-5.
  • Como Ser Abençoado (in Portuguese). ISBN 978-85-7689-144-4.
  • Crescimento Ideal da Vida Cristã (in Portuguese). ISBN 978-85-7689-110-9.
  • Criação X Evolução: Quem está com a razão? (in Portuguese). ISBN 85-89811-73-5.
  • Cristãos Equivocados (in Portuguese). ISBN 978-85-7689-253-3.
  • Deus que Supre Todas as Nossas Necessidades, O (in Portuguese). ISBN 978-85-7689-163-5.
  • Dois caminhos e uma escolha (in Portuguese). ISBN 85-89811-04-2.
  • Enfrentando Problemas e Seguindo em Frente (in Portuguese). ISBN 978-85-7689-112-3.
  • Esperando em Deus (in Portuguese). ISBN 85-7689-006-2.
  • Extraordinária Presença de Jesus, A (in Portuguese). ISBN 978-85-7689-077-5.
  • Felicidade ou Sofrimento: Qual a Sua escolha? (in Portuguese). ISBN 978-85-7689-076-8.
  • Importância de Ser Cheio do Espírito Santo, A (in Portuguese). ISBN 978-85-7689-108-6.
  • Inteligência Espiritual (in Portuguese). ISBN 978-85-7689-138-3.
  • Leitura Diária – Silas Malafaia (in Portuguese). ISBN 978-85-7689-219-9.
  • Lições de Vencedor (in Portuguese). Thomas Nelson Brasil. ISBN 978-85-7860-025-9.
  • Limites do Sofrimento (in Portuguese). ISBN 978-85-7689-166-6.
  • Maravilhosa Graça de Deus, A (in Portuguese). ISBN 978-85-7689-145-1.
  • Minhas Experiências de Vida – Silas Malafaia (in Portuguese). ISBN 978-85-7689-274-8.
  • Mordomia Cristã (in Portuguese). ISBN 85-89811-42-5.
  • Na direção de Deus (in Portuguese). ISBN 85-89811-45-X.
  • O Cristão e a Sexualidade (in Portuguese). ISBN 978-85-8981-118-7.
  • O Deus de todos os momentos (in Portuguese). ISBN 85-89811-10-7.
  • O Que É o Ser Humano? (in Portuguese). ISBN 978-85-7689-115-4.
  • O Que Fazer Quando Não Existem Mais Saídas? (in Portuguese). ISBN 85-7689-013-5.
  • O significado de um viver santo (in Portuguese). ISBN 85-89811-41-7.
  • Orar pode mudar tudo (in Portuguese). ISBN 85-89811-40-9.
  • Os Insondáveis Propósitos de Deus (in Portuguese). ISBN 978-85-7689-123-9.
  • Palavra de Vitoria (in Portuguese). ISBN 978-85-7689-099-7.
  • Palavra de Vitoria 2 (in Portuguese). ISBN 978-85-7689-099-7.
  • Porque o Justo Sofre e o Ímpio Prospera (in Portuguese). ISBN 85-7689-004-6.
  • Pr- Silas Responde (in Portuguese). ISBN 978-85-7689-197-0.
  • Pregando Poderosamente a Palavra de Deus' (in Portuguese). ISBN 85-89811-91-3.
  • Pregando Poderosamente a Palavra de Deus 2 (in Portuguese). ISBN 978-85-7689-232-8.
  • Presença de Deus: Causas e Efeitos (in Portuguese). ISBN 978-85-7689-109-3.
  • Quatro segredos da vida de Jesus (in Portuguese). ISBN 85-89811-01-8.
  • Tempo: Um Fator Fundamental para a Vida (in Portuguese). ISBN 85-7689-037-2.
  • Transformando as Adversidades em Bênçãos (in Portuguese). ISBN 978-85-7689-134-5.
  • Vencendo as Tempestades da Vida (in Portuguese). ISBN 85-89811-06-9.
  • Vencendo as tentações (in Portuguese). ISBN 85-89811-21-2.
  • Vínculos do Amor (in Portuguese). ISBN 978-85-7689-182-6.
  • Você Precisa Ser Determinado (in Portuguese). ISBN 978-85-7689-116-1.

References

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  1. ^ Janeiro, Anderson Dezan, iG Rio de (19 May 2012). "Pastor Silas Malafaia: "Tenho pastores que ganham entre R$4 mil e R$22 mil' - Rio de Janeiro - iG". Último Segundo (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 21 November 2018.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  2. ^ "Conheça a CIMEB". CIMEB (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 21 November 2018.
  3. ^ "NA VEJA 1 – Silas Malafaia: "O Brasil não é homofóbico; homofobia é uma doença" | Reinaldo Azevedo". VEJA.com (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 22 November 2018.
  4. ^ "Autor do Estatuto da Família diz que gays não querem direitos, mas 'privilégios'". O Globo (in Brazilian Portuguese). 13 February 2015. Retrieved 22 November 2018.
  5. ^ a b Romero, Simon (25 November 2011). "Evangelical Leader Rises in Brazil's Culture Wars". The New York Times. Retrieved 31 July 2017.
  6. ^ Gomide, Raphael (11 October 2012). "Pastor Silas Malafaia se consolida nas eleições como líder político nacional - Política - iG". Último Segundo (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 21 November 2018.
  7. ^ ""Edir Macedo apoia a Dilma, eu apoio Aécio", diz Silas Malafaia". epoca.globo.com (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 21 November 2018.
  8. ^ Silas Malafaia Oficial (28 September 2018), Pastor Silas Malafaia comenta: VERGONHA! A imprensa desrespeita a recuperação de Bolsonaro., archived from the original on 20 December 2021, retrieved 1 October 2018
  9. ^ Antunes, Anderson. "The Richest Pastors in Brazil". Forbes. Retrieved 21 November 2018.
  10. ^ "Silas Malafaia diz que vai 'ferrar' a Forbes". epocanegocios.globo.com (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 21 November 2018.
  11. ^ "Marília Gabriela entrevista Silas Malafaia - La Parola". La Parola (in Brazilian Portuguese). 4 February 2013. Retrieved 21 November 2018.
  12. ^ Liriam Sponholz (2018). "From preachers to comedians: Ideal types of hate speakers in Brazil". Global Media and Communication. 15: 67–84. doi:10.1177/1742766518818870. S2CID 149709581. Brazilian hate preachers come from evangelical churches, which have increased in the country in the last three decades (Almeida, 2006). One of the most prominent examples in Brazil is neo-pentecostal pastor Silas Malafaia, the founder of the Assembly of God 'Victory in Christ' Church.
  13. ^ "Economically challenged Brazilians are buying in to prosperity gospel". Houston Chronicle. Retrieved 27 November 2018.
  14. ^ Marcha para Jesus vira ato contra união homoafetiva (in Portuguese)
  15. ^ "Em comissão que discute Estatuto da Família, pastor diz que ativistas LGBT querem mudar a Constituição na "canetada"" (in Brazilian Portuguese). IG.com.br. Retrieved 27 November 2018.
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