"Charity is today a 'political charity.'. . . it means the transformation of a society structured to benefit a few who appropriate to themselves the value of the work of others. This transformation ought to be directed toward a radical change in the foundation of society, that is, the private ownership of the means of production."
Basically standard Marx
“In liberation theology, Marxism is never treated as a subject on its own but always from and in relation to the poor. Placing themselves firmly on the side of the poor, liberation theologians ask Marx: 'What can you tell us about the situation of poverty and ways of overcoming it?' Here Marxists are submitted to the judgment of the poor and their cause, and not the other way around.”
Going for the Mass line here
"“If there is no friendship with them and no sharing of the life of the poor, then there is no authentic commitment to liberation, because love exists only among equals.”
Criticising intellectuals who ignore material conditions
“The Exodus from Egypt, the home of sacred monarchy, reinforces this idea [desacralization of creation]: it is the 'desacralization' of social praxis. . . . In Egypt, work is alienated and, far from building a just society, contributes rather to increasing injustice and to widening the gap between exploiters and exploited.”
Drown the ruling class in the red sea plz
"So you say you love the poor? Name them."
Log off, nerd
“We are workers, not master builders, ministers, not messiahs. We are prophets of a future not our own.”
-- Saint Oscar Romero
"It is important to keep in mind that beyond - or rather, through -
the struggle against misery, injustice, and exploitation, the goal is the
creation of a new man. This aspiration to create a new man is the deepest motivation in the struggle which many have undertaken in Latin America."
Haha, I woke up and saw this giant-ass post in my replies and thought I was getting cancelled. Then I saw what it was and smiled. That was a fun read, thanks for posting it. You're pretty cool, Mardo.
And the Pope is a straight down the centre Catholic. There's stuff in LibTheo writings that would make Mao freeze.
Well that sounds fun. Go on?
"Charity is today a 'political charity.'. . . it means the transformation of a society structured to benefit a few who appropriate to themselves the value of the work of others. This transformation ought to be directed toward a radical change in the foundation of society, that is, the private ownership of the means of production."
Basically standard Marx
“In liberation theology, Marxism is never treated as a subject on its own but always from and in relation to the poor. Placing themselves firmly on the side of the poor, liberation theologians ask Marx: 'What can you tell us about the situation of poverty and ways of overcoming it?' Here Marxists are submitted to the judgment of the poor and their cause, and not the other way around.”
Going for the Mass line here
"“If there is no friendship with them and no sharing of the life of the poor, then there is no authentic commitment to liberation, because love exists only among equals.”
Criticising intellectuals who ignore material conditions
“The Exodus from Egypt, the home of sacred monarchy, reinforces this idea [desacralization of creation]: it is the 'desacralization' of social praxis. . . . In Egypt, work is alienated and, far from building a just society, contributes rather to increasing injustice and to widening the gap between exploiters and exploited.”
Drown the ruling class in the red sea plz
"So you say you love the poor? Name them."
Log off, nerd
“We are workers, not master builders, ministers, not messiahs. We are prophets of a future not our own.” -- Saint Oscar Romero
"It is important to keep in mind that beyond - or rather, through - the struggle against misery, injustice, and exploitation, the goal is the creation of a new man. This aspiration to create a new man is the deepest motivation in the struggle which many have undertaken in Latin America."
New Soviet Man intensifies.
Haha, I woke up and saw this giant-ass post in my replies and thought I was getting cancelled. Then I saw what it was and smiled. That was a fun read, thanks for posting it. You're pretty cool, Mardo.
Oh no was that pun intentional.
Seconded. It would be worth an effort post imo