It's Been a Minute How Latinos found Evangelicalism and Trump
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Jan 22, 2025 
Robert P. Jones is the President of the Public Religion Research Institute and an expert on religion and politics, while Russell Contreras is an Axios reporter focusing on justice and race, particularly in Latino communities. They discuss the surprising surge of Latino evangelical support for Trump and its implications for future elections. The conversation covers the complex ties between cultural identity and religious beliefs, explores church strategies amid gentrification, and highlights the political divides within Latino faiths, revealing shifting allegiances in the political landscape.
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Political Affiliation of Latino Evangelicals
- Latino evangelicals are increasingly identifying as Republican, showing a significant shift in political affiliation.
- This contrasts with Latino Catholics, who predominantly identify as Democrats.
Decline in Latino Catholic Identification
- A significant decline in Catholic identification among U.S. Hispanics has occurred between 2010 and 2022.
- This decline coincides with a rise in evangelism within the Latino community.
Appeal of Evangelical Churches
- Evangelical churches offer a simpler conversion process compared to the Catholic Church, attracting some Latinos.
- The charismatic nature of these churches, with their emphasis on emotional expression and personal testimony, provides a sense of belonging.