Liberation theology's teaching on the "preferential option for the poor" (OCR A-Level Religious Studies): Flashcards
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Preferential option for the poor definition
Preferential option for the poor definition
Gospel demands Christians prioritize the poor & act in solidarity with them
Orthopraxis in liberation theology
Orthopraxis in liberation theology
Right action that should come before Church teaching (orthodoxy)
Orthodoxy in liberation theology
Orthodoxy in liberation theology
Official Church teaching
Why called 'bottom-up theology'
Why called 'bottom-up theology'
Liberates people at bottom of society first, then moves up
Marx's role in liberation theology
Marx's role in liberation theology
Provides analysis of exploitation & conditions causing alienation
Who first stated POFP & when
Who first stated POFP & when
Father Pedro, 1968
Juan Segundo's view on POFP
Juan Segundo's view on POFP
Made it centre of theology; Christians must act, not stay neutral
Luke 6:20 quote
Luke 6:20 quote
Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the kingdom of God
Jesus' mission in Luke 4:18-19
Jesus' mission in Luke 4:18-19
Proclaim good news to poor, freedom to prisoners, free oppressed
Rich Man & Lazarus parable message
Rich Man & Lazarus parable message
Jesus' concern for poor & consequences of neglecting them
Matthew 25:40 message
Matthew 25:40 message
Whatever you did for least of these, you did for me
Key strength of POFP
Key strength of POFP
Recognises groups needing most care, replicates Jesus' focus
Key weakness of POFP
Key weakness of POFP
All made in image of God, deserve equal attention
Segundo's disagreement with Gutierrez
Segundo's disagreement with Gutierrez
Economic liberation shouldn't come before liberation from sin