liberation from oppression

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• liberation theology — a 20th century Christian theology, emphasizing the Biblical and doctrinal theme of liberation from oppression, whether racial, sexual, economic, or political. [1970 75] * * * Roman Catholic movement that originated in the late 20th century in… …   Universalium

• liberation theology —    During the 20th century, various groups challenged the universality of traditional Christian theology. They suggested that established church theologies did not speak for the whole church, but only for the ecclesiastical and political leaders… …   Encyclopedia of Protestantism

• liberation theologian — noun see liberation theology * * * liberation theology, Christian theology viewing God as acting through historical processes to free mankind from oppression: »Some advocates of “liberation theology” have indeed embraced violence, joining… …   Useful english dictionary

• liberation — n. the act or an instance of liberating; the state of being liberated. Phrases and idioms: liberation theology a theory which interprets liberation from social, political, and economic oppression as an anticipation of ultimate salvation.… …   Useful english dictionary

• liberation theology — libera′tion theol ogy n. rel a modern Christian theology stressing liberation from racial, economic, and political oppression • Etymology: 1970–75 libera′tion theolo gian, n …   From formal English to slang

• liberation theology — n. a Christian theology incorporating political, esp. Marxist, theory and seeking to liberate people, esp. of the Third World, from economic or political oppression …   English World dictionary

• Oppression — Oppressed redirects here. For the Welsh band, see The Oppressed. For other uses, see Oppression (disambiguation). Oppression derives from the concept of being weighted down, and is often depicted as such. Here, a cartoon Jew labors under the… …   Wikipedia

• liberation theology — Several Roman Catholic theologians working in impoverished communities in Latin America have emphasized that both in the OT and in the NT injustice and oppression have been condemned in the name of God. The books of Exodus and 1 and 2 Macc.… …   Dictionary of the Bible

• liberation — liberate ► VERB 1) set free, especially from imprisonment or oppression. 2) (liberated) free from social conventions, especially with regard to sexual roles. DERIVATIVES liberation noun liberationist noun liberator noun. ORIGIN Latin li …   English terms dictionary

• Black liberation theology — This theology maintains that African Americans must be liberated from multiple forms of bondage social, political, economic and religious. This formulation views Christian theology as a theology of liberation a rational study of the being of God… …   Wikipedia

• Oromo Liberation Front — Adda Bilisummaa Oromoo Dates of operation 1973–present Active region(s) Mainly Ethiopia, additionally Somalia and Kenya …   Wikipedia