Liberation theology's teaching on the "preferential option for the poor" (OCR A-Level Religious Studies): Quizzes
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What does 'preferential option for the poor' mean in liberation theology?
What does 'preferential option for the poor' mean in liberation theology?
Christians must prioritise the poor
In liberation theology, what should come before Church teaching (orthodoxy)?
In liberation theology, what should come before Church teaching (orthodoxy)?
Right action (orthopraxis)
What is liberation theology sometimes called?
What is liberation theology sometimes called?
Bottom-up theology
Who did liberation theologians turn to for analysing exploitation?
Who did liberation theologians turn to for analysing exploitation?
Marx
When was the term 'preferential option for the poor' first stated?
When was the term 'preferential option for the poor' first stated?
1968
What did Juan Segundo argue about Christian neutrality?
What did Juan Segundo argue about Christian neutrality?
Christians should not remain neutral
In Luke 6:20, who does Jesus say the kingdom of God belongs to?
In Luke 6:20, who does Jesus say the kingdom of God belongs to?
The poor
In Luke 4:18-19, who does Jesus say he is anointed to proclaim good news to?
In Luke 4:18-19, who does Jesus say he is anointed to proclaim good news to?
The poor
In the parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus, who was rewarded in heaven?
In the parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus, who was rewarded in heaven?
Lazarus, the poor beggar
In Matthew 25:40, who does Jesus identify himself with?
In Matthew 25:40, who does Jesus identify himself 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 those needing help
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 as God's image