Liberation theology
the founder of the liberation theology movement (literally wrote the book A Theology of Liberation)
who is the founder of liberation theology?
a three-step process for taking action in situations of justice that is guided by faith
what is a circle of faith-in-action?
the last stage of the 8 stages of genocide
What is denial?
the idea that we depend on one another for our existence
what is interdependence?
the patterns of relationships that shape our society
what are social structures?
Stresses both awareness of the “sinful” socioeconomic structures that cause social inequities & active participation in changing those structures
what is liberation theology?
This means living according to one's beliefs, not just in private but in a way that affects the world
what is praxis?
This is a literary device that describes someone's credibility, character, or identity
what is ethos?
like a roadmap shows the connections between places, this map shows the connections between people that shape our society
what is a relationship map?
individual decisions that block justice
what are structures of sin?
The year of the second Latin American Bishops’ Conference and the birth of this movement
what is 1968?
This step describes that we must see, hear, and know the world in a spirit of friendship just as God does
what is awareness?
this is violence against members of a national, ethnic, racial, or religious group with the intent to destroy the entire group
what is genocide?
this is a society that is characterized by the prioritization or emphasis of being independent instead of identifying with a group mentality
The God-given ability everyone has to affect their own lives, the lives of others, and the world around them in either positive or negative ways
what is human power?
the embodiment of the liberation theology movement
who is Oscar Romero?
This step is to inquire about the way the world works; why is the world the way it is? And how can it be made as good as God intends?
What is analysis?
this is the establishment of loving relationships among human beings, God, and creation so life can flourish in the way God intended
what is justice?
a society that emphasizes the needs and goals of the group as a whole over the needs and desires of each individual
what is collectivistic culture?
the mindset of those who acquire power may believe they “own” it and have “earned” the right to use it for any purpose, even at the expense of others
what is power-over?
Who was against the liberation theology movement
Who was Pope John Paul II
This stage describes how we can act for justice in ways that make life better for everyone that will lead them into a deeper relationship & awareness with the world
what is action?
the sum total of social conditions which allow people to reach their fulfillment more fully and more easily / sacrificing for the good of everyone
what is the common good?
human beings cannot live in complete ________ from each other?
what is independence?
the mindset that everyone has God-given power and because we live in an interdependent world, that power is meant to be shared in relationship with others
what is power-with?