Gustavo Gutierrez Quotes

Once causes are determined, then there is talk of "social injustice" and the privileged begin to resist. — Gustavo Gutierrez

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

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

To hope does not mean to know the future, but rather to be open, in an attitude of spiritual childhood, to accepting it as a gift. — Gustavo Gutierrez

In the Bible poverty is a scandalous condition inimical to human dignity and therefore contrary to the will of God. — Gustavo Gutierrez

History is no longer as it was for the Greeks, an anamnesis, a remembrance. It is rather a thrust into the future. — Gustavo Gutierrez

Through the persons who explicitly accept his Word, the Lord reveals the world to itself. — Gustavo Gutierrez

[Neighbor is] not he whom I find in my path, but rather he in whose path I place myself, he whom I approach and actively seek. — Gustavo Gutierrez

The building of a just society means overcoming every obstacle to the creation of authentic peace. — Gustavo Gutierrez

The future of history belongs to the poor and exploited. — Gustavo Gutierrez

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

There are not two histories, one profane and one sacred, 'juxtaposed' or 'closely linked.' Rather there is only one human destiny. — Gustavo Gutierrez

There is no authentic evangelization that is not accompanied by action in behalf of the poor. — Gustavo Gutierrez

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

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

Theology is reflection, a critical attitude. The commitment of love, of service, comes first. Theology follows; it is the second step. — Gustavo Gutierrez

So you say you love the poor? Name them. — Gustavo Gutierrez

The denunciation of injustice implies the rejection of the use of Christianity to legitimize the established order. — Gustavo Gutierrez