“It’s easy to see why the missionaries we support in Latin America are succeeding.”
The fastest growing religious movement in Central and South America is the Pentecostal movement. It is growing so fast and causing so many to leave the Roman Catholic church that they are beginning to feel the usual backlash of persecution.
Another interesting feature in Central America is the Roman Catholic church’s history in the “Theology of Liberation” movement; a decided marxist movement that was the spiritual energizer of revolutions in the countries. It is the model that James Cone uses for his “Black Liberation Theology” that is prominant in Jeremiah Wright’s troubles.
AMEN!
It's interesting how some things never change. Instead of rejoicing in the joy of new found brothers and sisters in Christ there is a concern because they are not members in the "right" church.
Another interesting feature in Central America is the Roman Catholic church’s history in the “Theology of Liberation” movement; a decided marxist movement that was the spiritual energizer of revolutions in the countries.
Good point. I thought the last pope had tried to eliminate these clergy with the marxist agenda from their ranks.
I was rather surprise at how marxist some of the writings of Thomas More and Catholics during the Reformation actually are. They felt power should be grouped in the hands of a few "educated" people, presumably the Church. It isn't surprising that Catholic countries like Spain should become marxist.
Thank you!