54: What is ”liberation theology”?

When thinking about Christianity as a religion, Cuban theologian Miguel De La Torre explains that we must define our religion from the point of view of people on the margins and not people in wealth and in power. That’s a big change in point of view for a lot of us because for many of us, all we do is follow and like and invest in the point of view of the rich, famous and powerful. But Christ is calling us to fix our gaze on the liberation of the poor and the oppressed, on the people living on the margins. 

On today's episode, Ashley helps listeners define Jesus gospel of liberation and compares it to the evangelical understanding of salvation. You can connect with Ashley on Instagram and Twitter at @ashleylhengst or find her on her website at ashleylhengst.com