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

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

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

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

Although until recently the Church was closely linked to the established order, it is beginning to take a different attitude regarding the exploitation, oppression, and alienation which prevails in Latin America. This has caused concern among the beneficiaries and defenders of capitalist society, who no longer can depend on what used to be - whether consciously or unconsciously - one of their mainstays.

Christendom is not primarily a mental construct. It is above all a fact, indeed the longest historical experience the Church has had. Hence the deep impact it has made on its life and thought.

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