Liberation Theology«But the poor does not exist as an inescapable fact of destiny. Its existence is not politically neutral and it is not ethically innocent. The poor are a byproduct of the system we live in and for which we are responsible. They are marginalized from our social and cultural world. They are the oppressed and exploited proletariat, robbed of the fruit of their labor and stripped of their humanity. Therefore the poverty of the poor is not a call for generous relief action, but a request to go and build a different social order". ¹― Gustavo GutiérrezDuring the 1950s and 1960s, nationalistic consciousness and significant industrial development in the areas of Peron in Argentina, Vargas in Brazil, and Cárdenas in Mexico benefited the middle and upper classes. The victims of these economic and regional changes were the poor peasants who were pushed into deeper marginalization and small depressed villages of shacks and huts. Dependence on capitalism and subordination to wealthy nations, primarily the United States, have led to widespread movements calling for changes in the socioeconomic structure of countries. Many movements have accelerated to become militant demonstrations and activism. Dictatorships required a strong military response to counter militants with extreme control over all demonstrations, which turned into widespread acts of violence on both sides. With the demand for change among the popular sectors of society, a revolutionary atmosphere developed. Armed revolts have broken out in many countries in the hope of overthrowing dictators and governments in power. Churches, missionaries, charismatic bishops and priests have been actively involved in their social loss...... middle of paper ...... t The justice mission of Jesus Christ in this world. Liberation theology attempts to maintain tradition within religious practices. The foundation of Christianity is the main goal of liberation theology. The goals of liberating the poor and unjust in society are key elements of the return to the gospel of the early church for liberation theologians. In contrast, the social movement focuses on the transformation of society leading to the dismissal of the traditional and previous practices of Christianity. Criticism of the social movement stems from its attempt to create a paradise on earth. Supporters of liberation theology essentially believe in the supreme heaven and await the return of Jesus as he promised. The social movement rejects such claims and assumes that heaven can be created here on earth through the transformation of society into perfect peace and harmony..