ABSTRACT
The final chapter summarises the findings and discussions presented in the book. Taking Pentecostalism and Candomblé in Belo Horizonte as a case study, the book discusses religions as intellectual traditions and “lived experiences”. It also discusses religions in the context of decolonisation processes aiming to propose a new framework for discussion about the presence of religion in urban practices, questioning the sacred-profane dichotomy and suggesting a new description based on references to diverse sources of epistemic capital used by city inhabitants. The chapter reaffirms the argument that Brazilian cities' spatial and social diversity could be analysed more in depth while taking religious imaginaries and religious practices as one of the main points of reference. This chapter discusses the importance of context in understanding different spiritual practices and experiences, emphasising that rigid categories and definitions can be barriers to communication and understanding. The authors describe their exploration of Brazilian religious practices and guide readers without attempting to construct a new framework or universal theory. The chapter also critiques the notion of linguistic uniformity and celebrates the diversity of languages as a celebration of humanity's imagination and capacity for expression.
