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  • Che's Motorcycle@lemmygrad.mltoAsk Lemmygrad@lemmygrad.ml•Communism in religion?
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    21 hours ago

    Not sure if this directly answers your question, but the Liberation theology tradition was started by a Catholic priest. https://theconversation.com/after-50-years-liberation-theology-is-still-reshaping-catholicism-and-politics-but-what-is-it-186804

    One dimension of liberation theology has to do with analyzing the sources of social inequality. Its approach treats poverty as a complex phenomenon that cannot be reduced to economics, or separated from politics, because it intersects with other forms of oppression, such as sexism and racism. Poverty, Gutiérrez and other theologians have argued, is an evil – something they believe God does not want – for it can bring suffering and early death. In this view, poverty is not a natural condition; it is a violence that some communities inflict upon others.

    The key principle of liberation theology is “the preferential option for the poor.” This is a commitment to prioritize the material needs of the poor, as well as their knowledge, experience and spirituality. This principle is grounded in the conviction that God is not neutral, but is always on the side of those who most struggle to live.

  • Che's Motorcycle@lemmygrad.mltoWorld News@lemmygrad.ml•The US starts threatening Brazil regarding joining BRI
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    9 days ago

    Speaking at Bloomberg New Economy at B20 in Sao Paulo, US Trade Representative Katherine Tai said she “would encourage our friends in Brazil to look at the risks in today’s economy” through “an objectivity lens, through a risk management lens” and to “really think about what the best pathway is forward for more resilience in the Brazilian economy.”

    Any final decision is up to the Brazilian administration, and sovereignty is an aspect that the US government is trying to preserve in the world economy(!), Tai said Wednesday in an interview with Bloomberg’s Head of Economics and Government Stephanie Flanders.

  • Che's Motorcycle@lemmygrad.mltoChina@lemmygrad.ml•Apple's Q3 China smartphone sales slip, Huawei's soar
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    9 days ago

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    Apple’s iPhone sales in China slipped 0.3% while rival Huawei (HWT.UL) posted a 42% surge in the third quarter of 2024, as competition intensifies in the world’s largest smartphone market.

    Apple reached second place with a 15.6% market share, though down 0.5 percentage points year-on-year, while Huawei claimed third place with 15.3%, gaining 4.2 percentage points, showed data from researcher IDC on Friday. Vivo, which primarily sells budget phones, was the top vendor with a market share of 18.6%.

  • Che's Motorcycle@lemmygrad.mltoWorld News@lemmygrad.ml•BRICS Expands Its Global Influence with New Partnerships - 13 countries added
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    11 days ago

    In a landmark decision, the BRICS alliance welcomed 13 countries to participate as partner countries, according to a declaration at the recent summit. The countries joining the BRICS alliance as partners are Algeria, Belarus, Bolivia, Cuba, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Nigeria, Thailand, Turkey, Uganda, Uzbekistan, and Vietnam.

    This collaboration aims to cultivate stronger economic ties and political alliances. Each new partner country will engage in selective BRICS activities, paving the way for potential full membership in the future. The precise implications of this status are under vigorous examination by both the existing BRICS members and the newly partnered nations.