A Comparative Study of the Social Function of Religion from the Latin American Revolutionary Church and the Social Theology of the Imam Khomeini Movement

Document Type : Science - Research

Authors

1 Ph.D. Student in Islamic Theology, Qom University, Qom, IRAN. University of Qom

2 Associate Professor, Faculty of Theology and Islamic Studies, University of Qom, Qom, IRAN.

3 Professor, Faculty of Theology and Islamic Studies, University of Qom, Qom, IRAN.

Abstract

Imam Khomeini's reformative movement in the twentieth century with the support of the
Iranian awakening is considered the most significant religious revolution of its time. In
the face of this spiritual revolution, formed a theological movement in the Latin American
region. The struggle against public oppression in Latin American society, social and economic
injustice, the exploitation and colonisation of nations by international imperialism were
the essential aim of the Latin American Revolutionary Church for its movement. But it failed
to implement the goals of its action in establishing social justice and eradicating poverty and
oppression in society. The present study primary question is ‘What are the commonalities and
differences between the Latin American Revolutionary Church and the social theology of
the Imam Khomeini movement in the social function of religion?’ The hypothesis is the
most critical goal of Imam Khomeini's movement is to bring man to true happiness, and
the only strategy to achieve it is creating justice in a monotheistic society. Despite
aligning with its ultimate goals and operational plans, the Latin American Revolutionary
Priests Movement has failed to produce the grounds for a human awakening in the Latin
American region due to its disbelief in the expansion of justice in the context of
monotheistic society and its school subscription with Marxism and Nationalist parties.
Belief in the two components of religious democracy and Vilayat-e Faqih formed a vital
strategy called the Islamic Republic for Iranian people that the followers of the
Revolutionary Church can fill their vacancy through this strategy. The present study, with
a descriptive-analytical method and based on library resources, has been done.

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