Liberation Theology

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Liberation Theology

Liberation theology is situational. The emergence of liberation theology and the interpretation of the Bible under liberation theology stems directly to the participants place in society. As the title suggests, liberation theology interprets the Bible as a document of hope that will give strength and validity to a struggle against an oppressor. Liberation theology rises out of a new political consciousness. The oppressed people have to realize they are oppressed and that the Bible text can be used as a tool to overcome their oppressors. In regards to South Africa, there was an awakening when the black people realized their lack of influence in politics, the huge economic disparity between rich and poor, and their low standing in society was a crime against humanity. They are children of God, and no child of God deserves to suffer the way they did.

Liberation theology is very organic and grassroots. It is not something that can be imposed on anyone. It needs to come from the people if it is going to survive. It is born out of struggle. It looks at the Bible ...

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