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Brazil’s president appeals to undecided voters ahead of run-off

Brazil’s two presidential candidates Lula and Bolsonaro are trying to win over the 30 million voters.

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Daniel 2:21 (BSB)
The blindspotwhat the coverage leaves out

Who really governs the nations

Coverage of elections naturally centers on candidates and voter persuasion. Scripture reminds believers that authority over nations ultimately rests with God, not with whichever leader wins the ballot.

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Daniel 2:21 (BSB)

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Psalm 146:3 (BSB)

OUR READING

Even close elections unfold under a sovereignty greater than any candidate's campaign.
Who's covering this4 of 9 mainstream · 1 of 13 Christian

Widely reported among the mainstream outlets we monitor, largely unaddressed by the Christian ones.

Al Jazeera English, mainstream outletCBN, Christian outletBBC, mainstream outletThe New York Times, mainstream outletThe Guardian, mainstream outlet
Biblical alignmentWorth Watching · 58
0 · Scripturally Misaligned100 · Strongly Aligned
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Themes · political power · democratic elections · national leadership

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Daniel 2:21 (BSB)

OUR NOTE

Affirms that God removes and establishes rulers, framing political contests within His sovereignty.

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Psalm 146:3 (BSB)

OUR NOTE

Warns against placing ultimate trust in princes or political leaders.
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