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Liberation Theology AlterLinks Topic Index Introducing Liberation Theology Resource Type: Book Published: 1987 This work deals with the basic questions that are tackled by liberation theology--oppression, violence, domination and marginalization. It then goes on to show how the Christian faith can be used as an agent in promoting social and individual liberation, and how faith and politics relate. Liberation Theologies - Online Library and Resources Resource Type: Website Liberation theology in Latin America has inspired forms of liberation theology around the world, as well as liberation psychology and liberation ecology. This site features a wide selection of articles and books on various aspects of liberation theologies. Liberation theology Connexipedia Article Resource Type: Article The Theology of Liberation is a theology in which the salvation or liberation wrought by Christ is examined not only in terms of liberation from individual sin, but also in terms of liberation in other spheres: the aspirations of oppressed peoples and social classes; an understanding of history in which the human being is seen as assuming conscious responsibility for human destiny; and Christ the Saviour liberating the human race from sin, which is the root of all disruption of friendship and of all injustice and oppression. Option for the poor Wikipedia article Resource Type: Article The option for the poor or the preferential option for the poor is one of the basic principles of the Catholic social teaching as articulated in the 20th century. Other Voices: The Connexions Newsletter - June 18, 2016 Resource Type: Serial Publication (Periodical) Published: 2016 This issue of Other Voices features a wide range of issues. The topic of the week is homophobia, the hate that led to 49 deaths in Orlando last week, but which is present in greater or lesser form in every part of the world. We are always concerned, not only with what is wrong with the world, but what to do about it. This issue carries an excerpt from Umair Mohammed's book 'Confronting Injustice: Social Activism in the Age of Individualism' in which he warns against the pitfalls of individualist and consumer-oriented approaches and argues in favour of collective action to build an effective movement. Derrick Jensen considers some of the arguments in favour of pacifism and finds them wanting. He agrees that creative approaches to social change can oftentimes make violence unnecessary, but that sometimes violence is a necessary response to violence. Another article looks at the decline of liberation theology, targeted as a threat by both the Vatican and secular power structures. Kenan Malik considers the issue of "cultural appropriation" and asks why so many on theso-called left are more interested in criticizing Justin Bieber's hairstyle than in fighting capitalism. Relentless Persistence Nonviolent Action in Latin America Resource Type: Book Published: 1991 There is in Latin America a tradition of "firmeza permanente," relentless persistence, which has enabled the people to preserve parts of their culture during five centuries of conquest and oppression. The Rise and Fall of Liberation Theology in Latin America Resource Type: Article Published: 2016 Liberation Theology in Latin America has been an integral part of progressive movements. The Vatican, with the support and guidance from the United States, has sabotaged Liberation Theology in Latin America. Their aim has been to maintain the status quo and stop the progressive forces from taking control. The Socialist Register 1984 Volume 21: The Uses of Anti-Communism Resource Type: Serial Publication (Periodical) Published: 1984 The Socialist Register 1989 Volume 25: Revolution Today. Aspirations and Realities Resource Type: Serial Publication (Periodical) Published: 1989 A Theology of Connexions Resource Type: Article Published: 1985 A Theology of Liberation: History, Politics, and Salvation Resource Type: Book Published: 1971 The seminal text of the movement which was later characterized as liberation theology. The U.S. Empire & Modern Day Christian Martyrs 80th Priest Killed in Colombia Since 1984 Resource Type: Article Published: 2013 there has been almost no media coverage of the killings of the “two bishops, 79 priests, eight men and women religious, as well as three seminarians” killed in Colombia alone between 1984 and 2011. US Still Fighting "Threat" of Liberation Theology The Wikileaks Revelations Resource Type: Article Published: 2013 The assault on the Church in Colombia is both state policy of Colombia as well as the United States which is propping up that military with billions of dollars of assistance, and which views organized movements for social justice in Latin America as a threat to its economic domination of the region. Wobblies & Zapatistas Conversations on Anarchism, Marxism and Radical Theory Resource Type: Book Published: 2008 Wobblies and Zapatistas offers readers an encounter between two generations and two traditions. Staughton Lynd and Andrej Grubacic meet in dialogue in an effort to bring together the anarchist and Marxist traditions, to discuss the writing of history by those who make it, and to remind us of the idea that 'my country is the world'.

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