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Sources of LT. Nov. 11’03. 1. A theological program. 1 st priority: a receptive flock Paulo Friere: “conscientization” --eliciting an awareness of poverty --instruction in faith God cares for the poor Freire, “Pedagogy of the Oppressed” Vs. Eur. hierarchical authority
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Sources of LT Nov. 11’03
1. A theological program 1st priority: a receptive flock Paulo Friere: “conscientization” --eliciting an awareness of poverty --instruction in faith God cares for the poor Freire, “Pedagogy of the Oppressed” Vs. Eur. hierarchical authority ID vs. missionary work
Gutierrez’s thought (Phil.) A dialectical worldview: something new --contrast betw present real & future ideal --constructive tension not conflict G. W. F. Hegel (1770-1831): thesis – antithesis – synthesis [≠ Proletarian revolution] God manifested in the Church
Gutierrez’s thought (biblical) OT narrative of redemption Exodus as unique revelation Doctrine & historical experience --cross-cultural linkage --bondage & freedom: covenant Msg of the gospel & Chr. exp. --freedom realized here (first) Ch. as context for Chr. exp.
The life of the church 1st task: pastoral care; theol=2ndary Kingdom of God: manifesting in some tangible way (resolving the antithesis between here & “There” / now & “Then”) Catholic Action (1922-60s & later)