By KEVIN MCDERMOTTCNN Religion EditorKEVIN MCMURRAYA lot of theologians, both mainline and evangelical, have come to the conclusion that liberation theology is not a viable vehicle for evangelical Christians.For example, a recent poll showed that 73% of evangelicals in the U.S. believe that Jesus died on the cross.That number was even higher among evangelical ChristiansRead More
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Black Liberation theology in the United States: A look at a diverse theology
BLACK LEADERSHIP, N.Y. — There’s no question about the importance of a theology of liberation.And yet, a theology that focuses on the lives of Black people is almost impossible to find in the U.S.A.The Black Liberation Theology movement was founded in 1968, when Malcolm X, a leader of the Black Panther Party, published a seriesRead More
How to get the most out of your religious faith
A biblical virtue known as the covingon theological semiautonomous, or CTSA, is an educational institution established in 1973 by the United Methodist Church.It is an institution that teaches about the biblical virtues, which are known as “themes” of Christianity.It’s a place where students learn about faith, ethics, and the role of a Christian pastor.CTSA graduatesRead More