Liberation theology's teaching on the "preferential option for the poor" (Edexcel A-Level Religious Studies): Quizzes
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What does the 'preferential option for the poor' refer to?
What does the 'preferential option for the poor' refer to?
A call to give priority to the poor
What does 'orthopraxis' mean in liberation theology?
What does 'orthopraxis' mean in liberation theology?
Right action
Why is liberation theology sometimes called 'bottom-up theology'?
Why is liberation theology sometimes called 'bottom-up theology'?
It changes things at the bottom first
Why did liberation theologians turn to Marx?
Why did liberation theologians turn to Marx?
To explain exploitation & conditions
Who first stated the term 'preferential option for the poor' and when?
Who first stated the term 'preferential option for the poor' and when?
Father Pedro in 1968
What did Juan Segundo argue about Christian neutrality?
What did Juan Segundo argue about Christian neutrality?
Christians shouldn't remain neutral
What did Segundo disagree with Gutierrez about?
What did Segundo disagree with Gutierrez about?
Order of liberation types
In Luke 6:20, what does Jesus say about the poor?
In Luke 6:20, what does Jesus say about the poor?
Theirs is the kingdom of God
In Luke 4:18-19, what does Jesus identify as His mission?
In Luke 4:18-19, what does Jesus identify as His mission?
To proclaim good news to the poor
In Matthew 25:40, who does Jesus identify with?
In Matthew 25:40, who does Jesus identify with?
The least of these
What is a strength of the preferential option for the poor?
What is a strength of the preferential option for the poor?
It replicates Jesus' focus on needy
What is a weakness of the preferential option for the poor?
What is a weakness of the preferential option for the poor?
All deserve equal attention