liberation theology

noun

1. a 20th-century Christian theology, emphasizing the Biblical and doctrinal theme of liberation from oppression, whether racial, sexual, economic, or political.

liberation theology

noun

1. the belief that Christianity involves not only faith in the teachings of the Church but also a commitment to change social and political conditions from within in societies in which it is considered exploitation and oppression exist

Word History and Origins

Origin of liberation theology¹

First recorded in 1970–75

Example Sentences

Ironically, as pope, his championing of the poor has given Liberation Theology a new lease on life.

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Under Francis, liberation theology "will become more evident," he said.

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Rev. Wright and his black liberation theology re-activated those memories.

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