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Liberation theology is a left-wing form of Christian theology that originated in Latin America in the 1960s. It is centered around a communal life among the people, believing that theology must be done in accord with social reality. Liberation theology influenced the Sandinista revolution in Nicaragua. The CIA targeted liberation theologists during the 1970s in El Salvador, and Pope John Paul intervened in the Nicaraguan revolution to criticize progressive priests.[1]
History[edit | edit source]
Liberation theology emerged in Latin America in the 1960s in response to the social needs of the people living there. At the Second Latin American Synod in Medellín, Colombia in 1968, extensive discussions were held on issues such as peace, justice, poverty, development, and liberation. The concept of "liberation" was highlighted for the first time in the official conference documents.[2] In 1971, the Peruvian theologian Gustavo Gutiérrez published Theology of Liberation, a comprehensive exposition of liberation theology.[2]
Teachings[edit | edit source]
Liberation theology emphasizes practice, the continuous interaction between thought and action. It also particularly affirms the status of the poor as "children of God" and stands on their side.[2] Liberation theology also emphasizes that "acting on doctrine" is more important than "orthodoxy," meaning that practicing the truth with correct actions is more important than having correct dogma in and agreeing with the truth.[2]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Religious Fundamentalism and Imperialism in Latin America: Action and Resistance" (2022-12-19). Tricontinental. Archived from the original on 2022-12-22. Retrieved 2023-01-05.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 "解放神学". Baidu Baike. Archived from the original on 2025-11-22.