30 Quotes by Gustavo Gutiérrez

Once causes are determined, then there is talk of “social injustice” and the privileged begin to resist.

The imbalance between developed and underdeveloped countries – caused by the relationships of dependence – becomes more acute if the cultural point of view is taken into consideration.

Is the Church fulfilling a purely religious role when by its silence or friendly relationships it lends legitimacy to dictatorial and oppressive government?

The world today is experiencing a profound and rapid socio-cultural transformation. But the changes do not occur at a uniform pace, and the discrepancies in the change process have differentiated the various countries and regions of our planet.

Reason has, especially today, many other manifestations than philosophical ones.

Human history is in truth nothing but the history of the slow, uncertain, and surprising fulfillment of the Promise.

The God of Exodus is the God of history and of political liberation more than he is the God of nature.

As we progress, various shades of meaning and deeper levels of understanding will complement this initial effort.

The complete encounter with the Lord will mark an end to history, but it will take place in history.