Liberation Theology and Marx (OCR A-Level Religious Studies): Quizzes
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What does liberation theology use Marxist analysis to examine?
What does liberation theology use Marxist analysis to examine?
Structural causes of social sin
Which institutions did liberation theology identify as structural causes of social sin?
Which institutions did liberation theology identify as structural causes of social sin?
Schools, churches, and the state
What conflict divided Latin America when liberation theology was formed?
What conflict divided Latin America when liberation theology was formed?
Communism vs capitalism
How did Gutierrez describe the poor in society?
How did Gutierrez describe the poor in society?
Alienated from society and exploited
According to liberation theology, what should be the purpose of development?
According to liberation theology, what should be the purpose of development?
To increase human well-being
What happens to injustice in the structures supporting industrialization?
What happens to injustice in the structures supporting industrialization?
It becomes institutionalized
Which specific Marxist theory did Gutierrez reference in his theology?
Which specific Marxist theory did Gutierrez reference in his theology?
Theory of alienation and exploitation
What was Gutierrez's view on Christians and political involvement?
What was Gutierrez's view on Christians and political involvement?
It was impossible not to get involved
What alternative was seen as more viable than capitalism in Latin America?
What alternative was seen as more viable than capitalism in Latin America?
Socialist ideal
What did Gutierrez say was the Church's responsibility?
What did Gutierrez say was the Church's responsibility?
To challenge injustice and inhumanity
What happened to Archbishop Oscar Romero?
What happened to Archbishop Oscar Romero?
He was assassinated whilst offering mass
Why did Oscar Romero become a martyr for liberation theology?
Why did Oscar Romero become a martyr for liberation theology?
He spoke out against state tolerance