liberation theology
Also known as theology of liberation
Christian theological approach emphasizing the liberation of the oppressed
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Liberation theology is a Christian approach that emphasizes Jesus's concern for the poor and oppressed, interpreting the Bible through the lens of social justice and economic equality. It matters because it has shaped how some Christians understand their faith's relevance to addressing poverty, inequality, and political oppression in the world.
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Liberation theology is a Christian theological approach emphasizing the liberation of the oppressed. The term originated among Latin American Catholic theologians in the 1960s, and it has increasingly been used to describe similar approaches in other parts of the globe. It often engages in socio-economic analyses, and emphasizes social concern for those marginalized due to their social class, race, ethnicity, gender, etc.
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