A Critique of Liberation Theology
Introduction When thinking about theology, it is essential to ask questions. When evaluating individual theological positions and the positions of others, it is (or should be) imperative for the investigator to understand what is being taught entirely. The primary purpose for devout investigation is first to understand the individual's position as it relates to the Church and second, to understand the position as it pertains to an adequate understanding of God and his intentions. This discourse is no different in that, herein, the goal will be to ascertain both of the above statements as they correlate to liberation theology. The primary thesis of this writing will be to explicate liberation theology and evaluate it from an evangelical perspective. Obviously, there are presuppositions to both. Several factors will be used in understanding and evaluating liberation theology, and these will be the methodological standards used to provide guidance and objective measu