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The Liberator view Flashcards

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Q: What Jewish law does Jesus refer to in Luke 10:25-37?

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Q: What Jewish law does Jesus refer to in Luke 10:25-37?

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Q: What Jewish law does Jesus refer to in Luke 10:25-37?

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A: A priest and a Levite.

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Q: Who helped the injured man in the parable of the Good Samaritan?

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A: A Samaritan.

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Q: What message does Jesus convey using the Samaritan as an example?

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A: To not have prejudice or bias against someone because of their group.

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Q: What radical change does the parable of the Good Samaritan represent?

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A: It uses marginalized people as examples instead of teachers of the law

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Q: What did Jesus instruct after telling the parable of the Good Samaritan?

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A: “Go and do likewise.”

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Q: What year did Liberation Theology begin?

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A: 1964.

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Q: Where did Liberation Theology originate?

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A: Brazil.

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Q: What does Liberation Theology focus on?

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A: Economic justice and poverty.

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Q: Who influenced Liberation Theology with the concept of ‘conscientization’?

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A: Paulo Freire.

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Q: What does ‘conscientization’ refer to?

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A: Awareness of power structures in society.

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Q: Who first used the term ‘preferential option for the poor’?

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A: Father Pedro Arrupe.

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Q: What does ‘preferential option for the poor’ refer to?

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A: The Bible and Jesus showing a preference for poor people.

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Q: For Liberation Theologians, what is the Kingdom of God about?

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A: Fixing this world, not the afterlife.

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Q: What did Liberation Theology critique about Latin America?

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A: The choice between continued capitalism or socialism.

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Q: What is Liberation Theology’s foundation?

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A: The teachings and example of Jesus.

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Q: What did Jesus say about wealth in Matthew 19:24?

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A: “It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for someone who is rich to enter the kingdom of God.”

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Q: What instruction does Jesus give in Matthew 6:25-34 about possessions?

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A: “Sell your possessions and give to the poor.”

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Q: How do Liberation Theologians view economic inequality?

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A: They believe Christians should take a structural approach to address its causes.

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Q: What does the phrase “preferential option for the poor” imply for Liberation Theology?

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A: A focus on the well-being of the poor.

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Q: What is the criticism of capitalism according to Liberation Theology?

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A: It creates economic injustice and exploitation.

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Q: What do the Beatitudes in the Sermon on the Mount suggest about the poor?

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A: They are blessed.

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Q: What did Jesus’ teaching about treasure in heaven imply about wealth?

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A: Wealth on earth is temporary, and spiritual treasure is more important.

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Q: How does Jesus’ teaching on giving up possessions relate to capitalism?

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A: It suggests a stance that is quite anti-capitalist.

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Q: What does Kloppenburg argue about Jesus’ teachings on wealth?

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A: He argues that Jesus’ teachings at most suggest rich people should give to charity, not address economic oppression or inequality.

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Q: Who is Kloppenburg?

Counter interpretation

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A: A Catholic Brazilian bishop who critiques Liberation Theology.

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Q: What is Kloppenburg’s main criticism of fusing theology and political action?

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A: It diminishes the spiritual message of Christianity.

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Q: According to Kloppenburg, what does Liberation Theology focus too much on?

Counter interpretation

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A: The injustice and sin in the structure of society.

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Q: What does Kloppenburg argue Jesus focused on in his teachings?

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A: The sin and forgiveness of individual people, not society in general.

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Q: What does Kloppenburg say about the source of liberation?

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A: Liberation comes from God, not human efforts alone.

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Q: What does Kloppenburg argue about Jesus’ view on living for money?

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A: Jesus pointed out that living for money is bad.

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Q: What does Kloppenburg believe Jesus did not advocate for?

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A: Actively trying to overthrow unjust social structures.

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Q: How does Kloppenburg interpret Jesus’ response about paying taxes?

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A: “Give unto Caesar what is Caesar’s” suggests a disconnect between human political society and living for God.

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Q: What does the quote “give unto Caesar what is Caesar’s” imply about Jesus’ view of political society?

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A: It implies Jesus saw a fundamental disconnect between political society and living for God.

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Q: What does the Exodus story involve?

Exodus story:

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Q: What does the Exodus story involve?

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Q: What does the Exodus story involve?

Exodus story:

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A: It shows that God cares about freeing people from social oppression, supporting Liberation Theology.

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Q: How does the Exodus story counter Kloppenburg’s argument?

Exodus story:

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A: It suggests that God is concerned with liberation at a societal level, not just the individual level.

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Q: How does Christianity view its relationship to the Jewish covenant?

Exodus story:

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A: Christianity sees itself as an expansion of the Jewish covenant to all humanity.

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Q: Why is the Exodus story relevant to all oppressed people in Christianity?

Exodus story:

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A: Because Christianity extends the Jewish covenant to all humanity, making the story applicable to all oppressed people.

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Q: What would be the economic consequences if enough individuals followed Jesus’ teachings?

Exodus story:

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A: The economic consequences would be structural, potentially addressing economic injustice and inequality.

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Q: How can Jesus’ teachings lead to structural economic change?

Exodus story:

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A: If individuals follow his teachings, it could lead to liberation of the poor by destroying the structural causes of economic injustice.

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Q: What does the possibility of structural economic change imply about Jesus’ teachings?

Exodus story:

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A: It implies that Jesus’ teachings should be seen as aimed at addressing structural economic issues.

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Q: How does the Exodus story support Liberation Theology?

Exodus story:

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A: It demonstrates God’s concern with social oppression, aligning with Liberation Theology’s focus on economic justice.

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Q: What aspect of Jesus’ teachings could lead to the liberation of the poor?

Exodus story:

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A: The aspect that encourages individuals to act in ways that destroy structural causes of economic injustice and inequality.

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