Journal 3

Liberation Theology

            Liberation Theology believes that all theology must begin from a “view from below,” they want us to take into account the poor. Liberation has many similar lessons to offer “blue theology.” First, liberation theology worked in the bible to find specific examples that “God is not neutral but takes the side of the poor against the rich and powerful.” (35 par.1) Liberation theology makes connections with praxis and reflection; Blue theology takes of the praxis as the obligation of a religious person and community. “Each must be engaged in ongoing praxis that works towards dismantling oppressive systems while also using reflection to examine the worthiness of the action.”(35 par.2) This view can be challenging for people to understand what the church is for and how a religious person is suppose to act. Blue theology supports action because it is evolved in liberation theology. Liberation theology connects well to other religions. The poor are a community that other religions help out by offering protection. Richard Foltz, an Islamic scholar, tells us how “the poor are the first people to be affected by environmental destruction.” (35 par.3) The poor communities are the primary place to drop off trash, toxic waste, and other elements that might affect the environment.