Liberation Theology?

Question

This is really a question for the Catholics out there, but it can be for anyone. I've been reading up on Liberation Theology, and I really like it.

Pope John Paul II and his student of sorts, Benedict XVI both disliked Liberation Theology and are outspoken about their opinions, mostly because Gustavo Gutierez condones armed resistance to oppression, guided by the church.

What do you think of Liberation Theology? Do you think that the primary goal of the church should be essential social change and equality? Is the message of the Bible supposed to be interpreted as one of social justice above all else? Should the church be active in bringing about revolution, peaceful or otherwise? Are the two most recent Popes correct in putting it down somewhat?

Personall, the more I read, the more I like it, and am working it into my personal faith. What about you?

Ok, so personally, I don't like armed revolt. I don't think it works. I believe in peaceful revolution, but I do believe in revolution.

I'm combining my protestant, vaguely quaker beliefs and combining them with Liberation Theology.

Answer 1

of course they're against it, they want to control your liberty of conscience.

Answer 2

Another word for liberation theology is terrorism.

It has no place in anyone's personal faith.

Jesus, the martyrs of the early church, Ghandi, and King achieved much by non-violence.

Emulate them.

Answer 3

I admire your concern, and Im with you on this. But It would probably take 5o years to come about. Unfortunately.