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Liberation Theology (view source)
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Liberation Theology broadly defined, is a type of Christian theology which focuses on the interpretation of Jesus Christ as a spiritual revolutionary figure. This view rejects the traditional practice of servitude to the state and religious institutional hierarchy, preferring to view faith as a catalyst of revolution and empowerment,as well as justification of rebellion against secular as well as seminal hierarchy.
Liberation Theology broadly defined, is a type of Christian theology which focuses on the interpretation of Jesus Christ as a spiritual revolutionary figure. This view rejects the traditional practice of servitude to the state and religious institutional hierarchy, preferring to view faith as a catalyst of revolution and empowerment,as well as justification of rebellion against secular as well as seminal hierarchy.
Liberation Theology was influential in the [[Roman Catholic]] church in [[Latin America]] during the 1970s and 80s but attracted the condemnation of Pope [[John Paul II]].
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