Liberation Theology Flashcards
(37 cards)
What does capitalism lead to?
The alienation and the exploitation of the proletariat which benefits the Bourgeoisie
What are two way capitalism helps to exploit the Proletariat?
Production line takes away an individuals creativity
Profit-receiving low wages for high hours
Why does Marx believe its still happening the capitalism?
-the belief in God gives the false class conscience
-this gives powers to the state to keep the population in control
What is a false class conscience?
the proletariat not aware of there exploitation and accept there position.
What is alienation?
When individuals are dehumanized and are unable to fulfill there life
What is exploitation?
When humanas are used liked objects and used as a means to an end
How does the Bourgiesie use religion?
used as a tool to brainwash the proletariat which gives false hope
-‘opium of the people’ glorifies suffering through the afterlife, divine right of kings
What is his famous quote?
‘my aim is to dethrone God and destroy capitalism’
What are three features of communism?
-no private property
-force
-get basic needs
What is a strength of Marxists view?
It shows how society is able to run successfully.
What are 2 weaknesses of marxis view?
-communism practically has never actually been successful as eventually it does lead to the inequality of some. And would often collaps e.g USSR
What is sin?
Sin is personal disobedience of God’s will
What is social sin?
-sin is a societal struggle
-refers to insituations or social structurs which carry out alienation and exploitation
What is an example of a social sin?
How the education system seems to favor the wealthy
If we go by social sin how are humans viewed?
-There not viewed as humans so are dehumanized
Who uses social sin?
Used by those in society allowing social structures to continue oppressing the poor
Why is it believed that the Catholic church have committed social sin?
They also allow for the poor to continue being oppressed focus on othordoxy over othorpraxis
What are the two types of liberation that helps us rebuild our relationship with God?
Social-freedom from social sin
Spiritual-freedom from personal sin
What is a strength of Marxists analysis of social sin?
-though it uses the atheists structure it still recognises the importance of Jesus overall as a figure
-And tis has been used as a praxis within Latin America
What is the 2 weakness of the marx analysis of social sin?
-It would never actually make a global impact due to the lack of emphasis on marxism and too much on religion
-still inequalities in LA so more emohasis needs to be placed on revolutions
What is positive discrimination?
-Christian duty to positively discriminate in favor of the poor
-aimed at those in driveled position to acts in solidarity with the poor
What does positive discrimination force the church into?
Actively engaging in challenging the politics and status quo.
What is preference?
Christians placing the poor first
What is option?
it is the free act for those who aren’t poor to be poor by discarding there arrogance and superiority leading to be radically equalitarian
