Walisongo: Jurnal Penelitian Sosial Keagamaan
Vol 22, No 1 (2014): Relasi Agama dan Negara

AGAMA DAN POLITIK: TEOLOGI PEMBEBASAN SEBAGAI ARENA PROFETISASI AGAMA

Wasisto Raharjo Jati (Pusat Penelitian Politik, LIPI Jakarta)



Article Info

Publish Date
15 Jun 2014

Abstract

This article aims to analyze the comparative study of the liberation theology perspective. The notion of liberation theology is a form of transformative theology that is concerned with issues of equality and social justice. The relationship amidst religion and politics is reciprocal due to there are conflicts of interest between both entities. The emergence of liberation theology itself arises because of the politicization of religion has become more acute and chronic so it needs to be transformed. The thought of liberation theology is basically grown in the famous case of Latin America with the spirit church of the poor. However, within Islam, it also found a similar essence that Islam also teaches that there egalitarianism, equality, and social justice. The article will elaborate on this comparison of liberation theology. 

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walisongo

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Humanities Social Sciences

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Walisongo: Jurnal Penelitian Sosial Keagamaan is an international social religious research journal, focuses on social sciences, religious studies, and local wisdom. It is intended to communicate original research and current issues on the subject. The subject covers literary and field studies with ...