Secularism Flashcards
Secularism
The belief that religion should play no role in public life or government
Humanism
The beilef that huamns can live a noble and good life without the need for religion
Liberation theology
Theology which emphasised and works towards bringing justice and freedrom for the poor or the oppressed
Alienation
The degrading and dehumanisig of people, treating them as objects
Bourgeoisie
Those who own the means of production
Poletariat
The workers who have no ownership and are alienated from it
Capitalism
The belief that human societies flourish best when operating in a free competitive market motivated by profit
Social sin
Refers to the social and economic structres in society which cause alienation and exploitation
Preferential option for the poor
The christina duty of the privileged to side with the poor and act against exploitation
Orthopraxis
The right actions to take in a given situation
Orthodoxy
Official church teaching and doctrine