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60 unresolved questions extracted from the limitations and future-work sections of 1,809 Religion and Society in Latin America papers in our library. Each links back to the study that raised it.

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  • The paper identifies the challenge of understanding the complex relationship between images and knowledge. It highlights the need to overcome the limitations of traditional approaches to the study of images.

    Imagen epistémica, imagen gnóstica · 2026 · DOI

  • The paper identifies the challenge of recognizing and transcending the ego in spiritual development. The author discusses the difficulty of achieving true self-awareness and understanding of the human condition. The paper explores the challenge of balancing the desire for spiritual growth with the need to confront and overcome the ego.

    A Instrução Universal - Ascensão Crística · 2026 · DOI

  • Future research could explore the practical applications of the concept of Ascensão Crística in spiritual growth and development. Further study could examine the relationship between the ego and spiritual awakening in different cultural and religious contexts.

    A Instrução Universal - Ascensão Crística · 2026 · DOI

  • Future research could study the long-term impact of the pandemic on the feiras, - Future research could explore the adaptation of other markets to the new normal

    Quem faz a feira? · 2026 · DOI

  • The need for education and awareness about human rights among students - The lack of platforms for students to express themselves freely - The need to combat discrimination and promote diversity

    PROTAGONISMO JUVENIL NA PRODUÇÃO DE CURTAS-METRAGENS PELOS GRÊMIOS ESTUDANTIS · 2026 · DOI

  • The lack of nuanced analysis of the church and its functions. The reductionist approach to criticizing religion.

    A igreja e o Para-raios. Uma crítica à crítica. · 2026 · DOI

  • The research gap is the lack of understanding of the impact of the pandemic on the feiras, - The researchers aimed to fill this gap

    Quem faz a feira? · 2026 · DOI

  • Future research should explore the relationship between religious guilt, moral regulation, and psychosocial vulnerability of trans people in Brazil. Further studies should investigate the impact of religiosity on the lives of trans people.

    CULPA RELIGIOSA, REGULAÇÃO MORAL E VULNERABILIDADE PSICOSSOCIAL DE PESSOAS TRANS NO BRASIL: UMA REVISÃO NARRATIVA · 2026 · DOI

  • The articulation between religious guilt, moral regulation, and psychosocial vulnerability is still little explored in the literature. There is a need for more research on the relationship between religiosity, social norms, and gender identity.

    CULPA RELIGIOSA, REGULAÇÃO MORAL E VULNERABILIDADE PSICOSSOCIAL DE PESSOAS TRANS NO BRASIL: UMA REVISÃO NARRATIVA · 2026 · DOI

  • The challenge of understanding the complex dynamics of public spaces and religious expression. The need to consider the role of religion in shaping the social and cultural landscape of public spaces.

    CATOLICISMO E ESPAÇO PÚBLICO: PRÁTICAS DE APROPRIAÇÃO RELIGIOSA NA SEMANA SANTA EM FRANCISCO SÁ (MG) · 2026 · DOI

  • Further studies can explore the appropriation of public spaces by other religious groups. Research can investigate the impact of urban planning and management on the appropriation of public spaces for religious expression.

    CATOLICISMO E ESPAÇO PÚBLICO: PRÁTICAS DE APROPRIAÇÃO RELIGIOSA NA SEMANA SANTA EM FRANCISCO SÁ (MG) · 2026 · DOI

  • The paper identifies a gap in understanding how municipal governments manage interreligious dialogue. The study highlights the need to examine the local context of religious transformation and the structural limitations of resources and state capacities.

    Visibles pero no iguales: gestión estatal del diálogo interreligioso en dos municipios del Área Metropolitana de Buenos Aires · 2026 · DOI

  • The paper identifies a research gap in the understanding of the imbalance between emphasis on repentance and the Kingdom of God in contemporary biblical preaching in Mozambique. The study notes the lack of a more nuanced understanding of the interactions between different traditions in the religious landscape of Mozambique. The research gap includes the need for further research on the implications of the Kingdom of God for Christian faith and practice.

    pregação bíblica contemporânea · 2026 · DOI

  • Future research could explore the impact of the Church's support on the vocational discernment process. It could investigate the effectiveness of life projects in supporting young people's vocational discernment.

    A Juventude em Caminhada: O Processo de Discernimento Vocacional Religioso e a Construção do Projeto de Vida · 2026 · DOI

  • The paper identifies a gap in the understanding of the vocational discernment process among young people in Brazil. It highlights the need for the Church to adapt to the changing needs and aspirations of young people.

    A Juventude em Caminhada: O Processo de Discernimento Vocacional Religioso e a Construção do Projeto de Vida · 2026 · DOI

  • The paper identifies a gap in the literature on the genocide of black youth in Brazil. The study highlights the need for policies and actions to combat racism and promote equity.

    “Tá Lá O Corpo Estendido No Chão”: O Genocídio Da Juventude Negra À Luz Da Ética Cristã · 2026 · DOI

  • The paper identifies a gap in the theoretical understanding of the relationship between evangelical traffickers and fundamentalist religiosity. The study highlights the need for a more nuanced understanding of the phenomenon.

    Território de Deus, administrado pelos 'cria': traficantes e fundamentalismo religioso no complexo de Israel. · 2026 · DOI

  • Estudar a relação entre o partido Republicanos e a Igreja Universal do Reino de Deus. Analisar a influência do partido na política brasileira. Investigar as implicações das agendas conservadoras e religiosas promovidas pelo partido.

    O Republicanos como um agente de hegemonia da Igreja Universal do Reino de Deus: "Guerra Dos Deuses" na arena política do Rio de Janeiro · 2026 · DOI

  • A falta de estudos sobre o papel do partido Republicanos na promoção de agendas conservadoras e religiosas. A necessidade de analisar a atuação do partido na arena política do Rio de Janeiro.

    O Republicanos como um agente de hegemonia da Igreja Universal do Reino de Deus: "Guerra Dos Deuses" na arena política do Rio de Janeiro · 2026 · DOI

  • The paper identifies a gap in the understanding of the relationship between the rise of the far right and the decline of secularism. The study highlights the need for further research on the intersection of religious and political ideologies.

    A resistência autoritária no brasil: ascensão da extrema direita, fim da laicidade e crise das esquerdas · 2026 · DOI

  • The paper identifies a gap in the understanding of how faith transforms when it no longer finds structuring mediations. The study highlights the difficulty of constituting a collective repertoire to confront evil in a present where institutional references fragment.

    O sagrado fragmentado · 2026 · DOI

  • The paper identifies a gap in the understanding of how the evidentialism of the Enlightenment and the reformed epistemology of religion coincide in the functionalist condition for non-inferential justification of religious beliefs. The study highlights the need for further analysis of the similarities and differences between these two theories.

    Justificación de las creencias religiosas en la filosofía de la religión ilustrada y reformada · 2026 · DOI

  • A necessidade de uma compreensão crítica da inteligência artificial - A falta de uma abordagem teológico-social para compreender os desafios da inteligência artificial

    MAGNIFICA HUMANITAS: UMA LEITURA TEOLÓGICA E SOCIAL INSPIRADA NA DOUTRINA SOCIAL DA IGREJA NA ERA DA INTELIGÊNCIA ARTIFICIAL · 2026 · DOI

  • Future research could explore the impact of the reform on students and educators. Future research could also examine the use of language in advertisements for other educational reforms. Future research could analyze the role of ideology in promoting other neoliberal policies in education.

    Aspectos das propagandas sobre a Lei n. 13.415/2017 · 2026 · DOI

  • The paper identifies a gap in the literature on the role of ideology in promoting the reform of high school education. The paper argues that there is a need for more critical analysis of the use of language in advertisements for educational reform.

    Aspectos das propagandas sobre a Lei n. 13.415/2017 · 2026 · DOI

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