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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]].

Liberation Theology was influential in the [[Roman Catholic]] church in [[Latin America]] during the 1970s and 80s but was criticized by Pope [[John Paul II]]. John Paul sympathized with those who wanted freedom from secular military dictators but stated that Liberation Theology was only partially compatible with church teachings because of its connections to materialism and Marxism.

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