Liberation Theology in the Philippines
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Liberation Theology in the Philippines

Faith in a Revolution

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Liberation Theology in the Philippines

Faith in a Revolution

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Liberation Theology in the Philippines: Faith in a Revolution studies the interrelationship of international development policies and local social and economic structures in the Philippines. This ethnography demonstrates that the application of conventional development paradigms to the situation overlooks the human suffering and displacement experienced by the people for whom the policies are supposed to help. By contrast, the Basic Ecclesial Community (BEC) movement offers an alternative strategy for development that aims to build a more just and community-oriented society, while promoting sustainable development. The study begins with an historical analysis of the relationship between liberation theology, the Catholic Church, and the nationalist struggle. The remaining chapters look at the real experiences of people living and working in the BECs, as they struggle against some of the negative impacts of traditional approaches to development. In addition, the author illustrates how BECs can fail when environmental and social factors clash with a community's attempts at development, and highlights the theology and religious aspects of the BEC movement. This unique contribution to the study of liberation theology and development will be of interest to scholars, students, and professionals working with development agencies and religious organizations.

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Publisher
Praeger
Year
2001
ISBN
9780313075308
Edition
1
Topic
Theology & Religion
Subtopic
Religion

Table of contents

  1. Contents
  2. Foreword
  3. Preface
  4. Acknowledgments
  5. Introduction: The People's Church
  6. PART I: ROOTS OF RESISTANCE THEOLOGY
  7. PART II: LIBERATION AND DEVELOPMENT
  8. PART III: REVOLUTIONARY THEOLOGY AND MARXISM
  9. Appendix A: "My Life Experiences and Story about Smokey Mountain"
  10. Appendix B: Interviews with Christian Political Detainees in Cebu
  11. Bibliography
  12. Index
  13. Photographic essay follows