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[[File:LibTheo.png|thumb|Mural of [[Jesus Christ]] related to Liberation Theology]] | [[File:LibTheo.png|thumb|Mural of [[Jesus Christ]] related to Liberation Theology]] | ||
'''Liberation Theology''' is a theological approach in [[Christianity]], predominantly [[Roman Catholicism]], which highlights and brings importance to the liberation of the oppressed. It was developed during the times of political radicalization in the 1960s and inspired other forms of liberal and progressive theologies like [[Black Theology]], [[Gay Theology]], etc. | '''Liberation Theology''' is a theological approach in [[Christianity]], predominantly in [[Roman Catholicism]], which highlights and brings importance to the liberation of the oppressed. It was developed during the times of political radicalization in the 1960s and inspired other forms of liberal and progressive theologies like [[Black Theology]], [[Gay Theology]], etc. | ||
==Ideology== | ==Ideology== | ||
One of Liberation Theology's early founders and proponents | One of Liberation Theology's early founders and proponents Peruvian Theologian and Priest [[Gustavo Gutiérrez]]. Gutiérrez incorporated numerous ideas from Marxism and was inspired by [[Karl Marx]], [[Friedrich Engels]], [[Fidel Castro]], and [[Che Guevara]] amongst other revolutionaries.<ref>[https://www.massline.org/Dictionary/LI.htm ''Dictionary of Revolutionary Marxism - Li-Ln'']</ref> It claims to object to [[reformism|political reform]] and that [[social revolution]] is necessary, | ||
Although being inspired from Marxism, and accepting [[Histrical materialism]] and [[class struggle]], it rejects [[dialectical materialism]] in favor of a "Humanist" approach similar to [[Gramsci]].<ref> Restrepo, José Fernando Castrillón (2018).[https://www.redalyc.org/journal/1910/191056023010/html/ ''"Liberation Theology and Its Utopian Crisis"''](Catholic anti-communist source)</ref> | Although being inspired from Marxism, and accepting [[Histrical materialism]] and [[class struggle]], it rejects [[dialectical materialism]] in favor of a "Humanist" approach similar to [[Gramsci]].<ref> Restrepo, José Fernando Castrillón (2018).[https://www.redalyc.org/journal/1910/191056023010/html/ ''"Liberation Theology and Its Utopian Crisis"''](Catholic anti-communist source)</ref> | ||
==Known | ==Known proponents== | ||
* [[Gustavo Gutiérrez]] - Early proponent of Liberation theology | * [[Gustavo Gutiérrez]] - Early proponent of Liberation theology | ||
* [[Camilo Torres Restrepo]] - Colombian Priest and Marxist-Leninist; founder of the [[ELN]] | * [[Camilo Torres Restrepo]] - Colombian Priest and Marxist-Leninist; founder of the [[ELN]] | ||
* [[Paulo Freire]] - | * [[Paulo Freire]] - Brazilian Marxist and Roman Catholic Priest | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
{{reflist}} | {{reflist}} | ||
[[Category:Left-wing tendencies]][[Category:Christianity]] | |||
Latest revision as of 17:13, 7 October 2025
Liberation Theology is a theological approach in Christianity, predominantly in Roman Catholicism, which highlights and brings importance to the liberation of the oppressed. It was developed during the times of political radicalization in the 1960s and inspired other forms of liberal and progressive theologies like Black Theology, Gay Theology, etc.
Ideology
One of Liberation Theology's early founders and proponents Peruvian Theologian and Priest Gustavo Gutiérrez. Gutiérrez incorporated numerous ideas from Marxism and was inspired by Karl Marx, Friedrich Engels, Fidel Castro, and Che Guevara amongst other revolutionaries.[1] It claims to object to political reform and that social revolution is necessary,
Although being inspired from Marxism, and accepting Histrical materialism and class struggle, it rejects dialectical materialism in favor of a "Humanist" approach similar to Gramsci.[2]
Known proponents
- Gustavo Gutiérrez - Early proponent of Liberation theology
- Camilo Torres Restrepo - Colombian Priest and Marxist-Leninist; founder of the ELN
- Paulo Freire - Brazilian Marxist and Roman Catholic Priest
References
- ↑ Dictionary of Revolutionary Marxism - Li-Ln
- ↑ Restrepo, José Fernando Castrillón (2018)."Liberation Theology and Its Utopian Crisis"(Catholic anti-communist source)