Explaining the principles and basics of social discourse from the perspective of the rebel church in latin America regarding social functions of religion

Abstract

A theological movement took place in the Latin American region to fight general oppression in the Latin American society, socioeconomic injustice, exploitation and colonization of nations by international imperialism; however, it could not reach the goals of its movement as establishing social justice and eliminating poverty and oppression in society. The study was intended to explain the principles and basics of social discourse from the perspective of the Rebel Church in Latin America (RCLA) regarding the social functions of religion. It was examined from the first-hand sources of the theologists of the rebel church using the descriptive-analytical method. Despite being in line with the final goals and operational strategies, the movement of the rebel priests of Latin America failed to provide the basics for human awakening in Latin American because of the lack of belief in the development of justice in the context of a monotheistic society and the belief in sharing a school with Marxism and nationalist parties. According to the theology of the rebel church, salvation and liberation are the key principles and basics of the church's movement to eliminate oppression.