“The core of liberation theology is profoundly "theologal" - that is, rooted in the very nature of God. You see, there's an immediate relationship between God, oppression, liberation: God is in the poor who cry out. And God is the… — Mev Puleo Copy Share Image
“...the oppressor is truly repressed. Their poverty is existential, often surrounded by an abundance of material goods. (Leonardo Boff, p. 179)” — Mev Puleo Copy Share Image
“I broke with the academic style because I decided that life is very short, very mysterious, and I didn't have the time to waste… — Mev Puleo Copy Share Image
“Nonviolence isn't sitting back with your arms folded. It is first recognizing that the very person who is your oppressor is also your brother… — Mev Puleo Copy Share Image
“Certainly, the wealth of the rich is a consequence of the poverty of the poor. (Lori Altmann, p. 85)” — Mev Puleo Copy Share Image
“Theology alone doesn't convine anyone. Only those words which are pregnant with action, theology that is born of suffering, of struggles, of the poor--this… — Mev Puleo Copy Share Image
“I think both Protestants and Catholics have killed the woman for the sake of the mother. (Rubem Alves, p. 201)” — Mev Puleo Copy Share Image
“...the moment I absolutize my view of things, I can't be enriched by anything. (Carlos Mesters, p 119).” — Mev Puleo Copy Share Image
“The U.S. will never be a free and happy nation while they continue to exploit and marginalize the Third World. The Third World will… — Mev Puleo Copy Share Image
“I believe that theology is facing the abyss. I must face the abyss, the abyss of existence, the abyss of mystery. (Rubem Alves, p. 189)” — Mev Puleo Copy Share Image
“Jesus revealed a face of God that bothered society profoundly! (Carlos Mesters, p. 122)” — Mev Puleo Copy Share Image
“I think all the politicians in Brazil use God. They always present themselves as the defenders of God. This is because power searches for… — Mev Puleo Copy Share Image
“First, people should open their eyes to see structural sin, which is the very existence of a First and Third World. As long as… — Mev Puleo Copy Share Image
“The core of liberation theology is profoundly "theologal" - that is, rooted in the very nature of God. You see, there's an immediate relationship… — Mev Puleo Copy Share Image
“I don't tolerate politics that come from anger. I want a politics derived from beauty... I don't admire politicians, but poets. (Rubem Alves, p. 189)” — Mev Puleo Copy Share Image
“Truly, I've learned more theology living in poor neighborhoods than in classrooms. At times I wonder if the questions of traditional theology have any… — Mev Puleo Copy Share Image
“People say that God is a masculine adult who thinks. This is a machista view! A child says, "God plays." God is in the… — Mev Puleo Copy Share Image
