Liberation Humanism dialogue with Liberation Theology

Because of our shared humanity we must work together to defend universal dignity and the commitment to a basic principle of human rights. Not only members of our own community but to all life on this planet. We Begin where the suffering is the greatest. We agree all humans should be agents of their own destiny. But not everyone’s desires are equal. Greed, neglect and oppression of others as the standard of power is unacceptable. This in line with what liberation theology calls primacy of the poor. Self-analysis on remaining faithful to our own values is a daily struggle.

People without a voice are now finding their voice. Fighting with their right to be heard. The daily struggle against class stratification, racism, nationalism, homophobia, misogyny, imperialism, and putting production or investments for profit above people. This is a daily decision that cannot be neglected.

Does the educated stand above in patronizing and paternalistic manner, or do we humbly walk among them with no pretense? Those of us who are first generation college educated understand this well. We can draw upon our struggles and sufferings to understand that of others. Liberation has only equals. Liberation requires each of us to walk in the shoes of another. Actively we walk the walk when we talk the talk.

The poor and oppressed will write their own histories, and it is a must reading for the privileged.  The victims of power, wealth and privilege, i.e., the humble poor of this planet are authors of a new age of democracy. When this education is expanded into these communities, this history of poverty is remembered by all and know poverty of the many creates wealth of the few and radical progressives will have the tools to change the world.

 

Michael Joseph Francisconi

 

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