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Should Christian Theology engage with atheist secular ideologies? - Coggle…
Should Christian Theology engage with atheist secular ideologies?
Marxism strong inspiration of Liberation Theology
Marx recognised that religion was 'the opiate of the masses' but makes people complacent.
Gutierez believed people's financial problems should come first.
Gutierez doesn't endorse ever aspect of Marxism, but believed people wanted liberation from capitalism.
Catholic Church's response
Cardinal Ratsinger argued the church would still struggle for the poor but in its own ways.
Marxism too unchristian
Klopenburg argues by equating theology with political action, messages of Christianity are side-lined.
Emphasises strucual sin over personal sin, but Jesus spoke of individual forgiveness and reconciliation with God.
Too much emphasis on people trying to deliver salvation, when salvation is a gift from God.
Defines oppression in economic terms, ignoring other kinds of oppression.
Dietrich Bonhoeffer
Believed Christians in Nazi Germany should stand up for their beliefs, but didn't promote violence.
Despite not promoting violence, he attempted to kill Hitler, which obviously goes against Christian ideas.
Some justify the act despite it engaging in non-Christian Theology.
Problems with Capitalism
Marx predicted a split in classes (rich get richer, poor get poorer).
Everyone seizes produce of others (cannot experience their own labour).
Happiness comes at a price, we are dehumanised due to exploitation.