Liberation theology's teaching on the "preferential option for the poor" (Edexcel A-Level Religious Studies): Flashcards
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Preferential option for the poor - meaning
Preferential option for the poor - meaning
Gospel demands Christians prioritise & act in solidarity w/ poor
Orthopraxis in liberation theology
Orthopraxis in liberation theology
Right action
Orthodoxy in liberation theology
Orthodoxy in liberation theology
Official Church teaching
Orthopraxis or orthodoxy first in liberation theology?
Orthopraxis or orthodoxy first in liberation theology?
Orthopraxis (right action) before orthodoxy
Why called 'bottom-up theology'?
Why called 'bottom-up theology'?
Change things at bottom first, then move up
Thinker used by liberation theologians for analysis
Thinker used by liberation theologians for analysis
Marx
Who first stated POFP & when?
Who first stated POFP & when?
Father Pedro in 1968
Segundo's view on POFP
Segundo's view on POFP
Christians must act, not remain neutral when people suffer
Luke 6:20 quote on the poor
Luke 6:20 quote on the poor
Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the kingdom of God
Matthew 5:3 quote
Matthew 5:3 quote
Blessed are the poor in spirit
Luke 4:18-19 - Jesus' mission focus
Luke 4:18-19 - Jesus' mission focus
Good news to poor, free prisoners, set oppressed free
Matthew 25:40 key phrase
Matthew 25:40 key phrase
What you did for least of these, you did for me
Strength of POFP
Strength of POFP
Recognises groups in society needing most care & attention
Weakness of POFP
Weakness of POFP
Christians shouldn't show preference; all equal in God's eyes