What is liberation theology?

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What is liberation theology?
Combining Christian theology with social activism to fight for liberation of the oppressed
Where was liberation theology founded?
Latin America
Who invented the term conscientisation?
Paulo Freire
What is conscientisation? 
The process by which a person becomes conscious of the power structures in society
What is orthopraxy?
Right practice
What is orthodoxy?
Right belief
What is most important in liberation theology, orthopraxy or orthodoxy?
Orthopraxy
Who can engage with liberation theology?
Everyone
What concept is central to liberation theology?
The kingdom of God
Why is the Kingdom of God important to liberation theology? 
It is something that can be hoped for and worked for in practice
What are the ways liberation works for Gutierrez? 
Liberated socially and economically, then liberated from sin
What does Segundo say about liberation? 
“Liberation is first and foremost liberation from the radical slavery of sin.”
What is a a Bible quote that supports liberation theology?
“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” - Matthew 5:3