Liberation theology : the response of Latin American catholics to socioeconomic problems
Liberation theologians believe that their argument requires no innovation in Christian doctrine, but simply applies the principles of early Christianity to the situation in Latin America. For catholic socialists, socialism is preferable to the injustices created by the private ownership of the means...
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| Format: | Print Article |
| Language: | English |
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Sage Publications
1986
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Latin American perspectives
Year: 1986, Volume: 13, Issue: 3, Pages: 37-58 |
| Further subjects: | B
Political behavior
B Social behavior B Liberation theology B Religion B Latin America Religion Liberation theology Catholic church Politisch-gesellschaftliches Verhalten B Catholic school B Latin America |
| Summary: | Liberation theologians believe that their argument requires no innovation in Christian doctrine, but simply applies the principles of early Christianity to the situation in Latin America. For catholic socialists, socialism is preferable to the injustices created by the private ownership of the means of production. Progressive catholics, opting for the poor and laboring classes, have found biblical justification for their participation in the ongoing struggle against the oppressive and exploitative regimes in Latin America |
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| ISSN: | 0094-582X |
| Contains: | In: Latin American perspectives
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