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liberation theology
noun
- a 20th-century Christian theology, emphasizing the Biblical and doctrinal theme of liberation from oppression, whether racial, sexual, economic, or political.
liberation theology
noun
- 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
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Word History and Origins
Origin of liberation theology1
First recorded in 1970–75
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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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