Liberation Theology and Marx (Edexcel A-Level Religious Studies): Quizzes
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What does liberation theology use to analyse structural causes of social sin?
What does liberation theology use to analyse structural causes of social sin?
Marxist analysis
Which two are identified as structural causes of social sin?
Which two are identified as structural causes of social sin?
Capitalism and institutions
What conflict was Latin America experiencing when liberation theology formed?
What conflict was Latin America experiencing when liberation theology formed?
Between communism and capitalism
How did Gutierrez describe the poor in society?
How did Gutierrez describe the poor in society?
Alienated from society and exploited
What is the purpose of societal development according to liberation theology?
What is the purpose of societal development according to liberation theology?
Increase human well-being
What happens to injustice when structures of sin become part of institutions?
What happens to injustice when structures of sin become part of institutions?
Injustice becomes institutionalized
Which Marxist theory did Gutierrez specifically reference in his theology?
Which Marxist theory did Gutierrez specifically reference in his theology?
Alienation and exploitation
What did Gutierrez say about Christians and political involvement?
What did Gutierrez say about Christians and political involvement?
Impossible not to get involved
What was seen as a more viable alternative to capitalism in Latin America?
What was seen as a more viable alternative to capitalism in Latin America?
The socialist ideal
What did Gutierrez see as the Church's responsibility?
What did Gutierrez see as the Church's responsibility?
Challenge injustice and inhumanity
What happened to Archbishop Oscar Romero?
What happened to Archbishop Oscar Romero?
Assassinated whilst offering mass
What did Romero speak out against that led to his martyrdom?
What did Romero speak out against that led to his martyrdom?
State tolerance for poverty