“Balanços de luz”: devoção e experiência a bordo do Barquinho Santa Cruz.

Abstract

This research focuses the form of religious devotion practiced in the Centro Espírita e Culto de Oração “Casa De Jesus – Fonte de luz”, situated in the amazonian town of Rio Branco (Acre), examining its meaning associated to the flow of experiences by its followers, including the cult leader. Thus, the approach of the religious phenomenon shows the social trajectory of the “charismatic leader” in connection to the historic process of Acre state settlement, culminating with the analysis of the “revelation” of his Mission. The process of the cult institutionalization is investigated following the relations developed and web aspects for articulated relationships. The final part consists of religious ceremonies ethnography and relevant devotion acts.