Liberation Theology

In this critique of liberation theology, R.J. Rushdoony exposes it as Marxism cloaked in Christian language, which prioritizes social revolution over spiritual regeneration and falsely identifies poverty—not sin—as humanity’s central problem. He challenges the idea that sin is a class-based trait exclusive to the wealthy, emphasizing instead the biblical truth that all have sinned regardless of social status. Rushdoony highlights how proponents like Ronald Sider promote an alien gospel focused on economic redistribution and human-devised laws, supplanting God’s unchanging law with their own humanistic standards. He warns that this new “Phariseeism” breeds spiritual pride, replaces grace with works, and ultimately rejects Christ’s saving power in favor of a man-made salvation plan centered on class struggle rather than repentance and faith.