"There ought to be an elimination of the social and psychological factors which hinder a conscious and personal adherence to the Church among those who desire to love and serve their fellow men. Among these factors are the economic power of the Church and its political power. This is manifested formally through laws and the Concordat, and informally by clericalism (meddling in temporal matters with a domineering spirit). Among other factors we should mention the cultural, sociological, and psychological separation between the clergy and the faithful, the lack of solidarity with the poor, and the lack of scientific spirit in the Church."
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RevolutionariesCatholic socialistsCatholics from ColombiaSociologists from ColombiaTheologians from Colombia
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Revolutionary Priest, The Complete Writings and Messages of Camilo Torres by John Gerassi (1971)
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Camilo Torres Restrepo
Camilo Torres Restrepo (3 February 1929 – 15 February 1966), also known by his Nom de guerre Argemiro, was a Colombian Catholic political leader, revolutionary, guerilla, priest, author and a leader of the National Liberation Army (ELN).
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