RELIGIÃO E DIREITOS: ABORDAGENS À HOMOTRANSFOBIA CRISTÃ

Abstract

This research investigates the manifestation of gender and sexual orientation-motivated violence against the LGBT+ community in the context of a democratic Brazilian state, exploring how certain interpretations of Christian faith can be used to justify this violence. The central question examines how affective expression between homotransaffective individuals is perceived as a threat to customs and faith by segments of Christianity, perpetuating violence against those who diverge from the heteroaffective standard. Adopting an interdisciplinary approach that integrates gender studies, Religious Sciences, and Constitutional Law, the research uses a qualitative methodology based on bibliographic and documentary analysis. The theoretical framework is grounded in the works of Pierre Bourdieu, Michel Foucault, and Judith Butler, exploring concepts such as gender performativity, power, and religious field. The results reveal significant tensions within Christianity between inclusive and exclusionary discourses, the influence of heteronormative hegemony in perpetuating violence against LGBT+ people, and the urgent need for public policies and advocacy actions to guarantee the rights of this group. The research contributes to understanding the complex relationship between religion, society, and LGBT+ rights, pointing out paths for promoting inclusion and combating discrimination in a constitutionally secular state.