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Faith and Capital

91 | Religion and the Dialectics of Justice and Liberation

Dec 26, 2021
The podcast explores being religious and communist, the dialectical relationship of justice and liberation, the significance of religion and faith, and the complex relationship between communism and religion. The hosts discuss the importance of understanding Christianity and the relationship between justice and liberation.
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Quick takeaways

  • Religion can serve as a tool for the poor and oppressed, grounding and propelling them, despite not being scientific or metaphysical explanations.
  • Liberation must precede justice for true justice to flourish, requiring breaking free from oppressive systems and power structures.

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Religion and Faith in Context

Religion and faith are not scientific or metaphysical explanations, but rather stories and symbols that ground and propel us. While some see religion as a burden or waste of time, it can also be a tool for the poor and oppressed. Religion has a class character and can be seized by both exploitative and liberative forces.

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