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Leonardo Boff

June 28, 2023

Leonardo Boff (Portuguese pronunciation: [leoˈnaʁdu ˈbɔf], born 14 December 1938), born as Genézio Darci Boff (pronounced [ʒeˈnɛzju daʁˈsi ˈbɔf]), is a Brazilian theologian, philosopher writer, and former Catholic priest known for his active support for Latin American liberation theology.[1] He is Professor Emeritus of Ethics, Philosophy of Religion, and Ecology at the Rio de Janeiro State University. In 2001, he received the Right Livelihood Award for "his inspiring insights and practical work to help people realise the links between human spirituality, social justice and environmental stewardship."

Leonardo Boff
Boff in 2003
Born
Genézio Darci Boff

(1938-12-14) 14 December 1938 (age 84)
Concórdia, Santa Catarina, Brazil
Occupations
  • Theologian
  • writer
  • philosopher
SpouseMárcia Monteiro da Silva Miranda
RelativesClodovis Boff (brother)
AwardsRight Livelihood Award (in 2000)

Studies as a priest

Boff was born in 1938 in Concórdia, Santa Catarina, Brazil. He entered the Franciscan Order in 1959 and was ordained a Catholic priest in 1964. He spent the following years studying for a doctorate in theology and philosophy at the University of Munich, which he received in 1970. Boff's doctoral thesis studied in what measure the Church can be a sign of the sacred and the divine in the secular world and in the process of liberation of the oppressed. His thesis was published in German in 1972 as Die Kirche als Sakrament im Horizont der Welterfahrung.[2]

His brother is the theologian Clodovis Boff.

Liberation theology

Boff became one of the best-known supporters (along with Gustavo Gutiérrez, Juan Luis Segundo and Jon Sobrino) of the early liberation theologians. He was present in the first reflections that sought to articulate indignation against poverty and marginalisation with a promissory discourse on faith, leading to Latin American liberation theology. He continues to be a controversial figure in the Catholic Church, primarily for his sharp criticism of the church's hierarchy, which he sees as "fundamentalist", but also for his political positions.

Political views

Boff is critical of secular power, as well of American foreign policy. He opposed the Iraq War and considered George W. Bush and Ariel Sharon's leadership to be similar to that of "fundamentalist terrorist states". He also criticizes despotic rulers in the Middle East, saying: "Those [emirs and kings] are despotic, they do not even have a constitution. Though extremely rich, they maintain the people in poverty."[3]

Boff has voiced his supported for the Campaign for the Establishment of a United Nations Parliamentary Assembly, an organisation which advocates for democratic reform in the United Nations, and the creation of a more accountable international political system.[4]

Laicization

Authorities in the Catholic Church did not consider Boff's views of the Church's leadership acceptable. They also saw his support of liberation theology as having "politicized everything" and reproached his proximity to Marxism. In 1985, the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, directed at that time by Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger (later Pope Benedict XVI), silenced him for a year for his book Church: Charism and Power.[5] He later accused Ratzinger of "religious terrorism".[6]

Boff was almost silenced again in 1992 by Rome, this time to prevent him from participating in the Eco-92 Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro, which finally led him to leave the Franciscan religious order and the priestly ministry.

Boff joined the international group of Catholic Scholars who in 2012 issued the Jubilee Declaration on reform of authority in the Catholic Church.[7]

For most of his life Boff has worked as a professor in the academic fields of theology, ethics and philosophy throughout Brazil and also as lecturer in many universities abroad such as University of Lisbon, University of Barcelona, University of Lund, University of Oslo, University of Torino and others.

Boff commented on the election of Pope Francis in March 2013: "I am encouraged by this choice, viewing it as a pledge for a church of simplicity and of ecological ideals."[8] He said the new pope was conservative in many respects but had liberal views on some subjects as well.[9]

Works

  • Evangelio del Cristo cósmico. 2009. ISBN 978-84-9879-087-0
  • El águila y la gallina. Una metáfora de la condición humana. Cuarta edición 2006. ISBN 978-84-8164-514-9
  • Ecología: grito de la Tierra, grito de los pobres. Cuarta edición 2006. ISBN 978-84-8164-104-2
  • Femenino y masculino. Una nueva conciencia para el encuentro de las diferencias. 2004. ISBN 978-84-8164-689-4
  • La voz del arco iris. 2003. ISBN 978-84-8164-589-7
  • El cuidado esencial. Ética de lo humano, compasión por la Tierra. 2002. ISBN 978-84-8164-517-0
  • Fundamentalismo. La globalización y el futuro de la humanidad. 2003. ISBN 84-293-1476-8
  • Mística y espiritualidad, junto a Frei Betto. Tercera edición 2002. ISBN 978-84-8164-102-8
  • Ética planetaria desde el Gran Sur. 2001. ISBN 978-84-8164-412-8
  • Gracia y experiencia humana. 2001. ISBN 978-84-8164-498-2
  • El despertar del águila. 2000. ISBN 978-84-8164-409-8
  • La dignidad de la Tierra. Ecología, mundialización, espiritualidad. 2000. ISBN 978-84-8164-363-3
  • La opción-Tierra: la solución para la tierra no cae del cielo. 2008. ISBN 978-84-293-1762-6
  • Ecclesiogenesis: The Base Communities Reinvent the Church. 1986. ISBN 978-08-8344-214-2
  • Church: Charism and Power. 1985. ISBN 0-8245-0590-5
  • Los sacramentos de la vida. 1977. ISBN 978-84-293-0491-6

References

  1. ^ "Oswald de Andrade". educacao.uol.com.br (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 28 May 2023.
  2. ^ Thils, G., Leonatrdo Boff, Die Kirche als Sakrament im Horizont der Welterfahrung (review), published in Revue Théologique de Louvain, 1972, 3-4 pp. 480-481 (in French), accessed 3 April 2023
  3. ^ (in Portuguese) Interview to the Comunità Italiana: "[Os USA] fizeram alianças espúrias com os emires e reis. Estes são despóticos, sequer possuem constituição. Embora riquíssimos, mantém o povo na pobreza." November 2001
  4. ^ "Overview". Campaign for a UN Parliamentary Assembly. Retrieved 9 October 2017.
  5. ^ Cox, Harvey (1988). The Silencing of Leonardo Boff: The Vatican and the Future of World Christianity. Oak Park, IL: Meyer-Stone Books. pp. 178–88. ISBN 0-940989-35-2. OCLC 18193194.
  6. ^ (in Portuguese) Interview to the Comunità Italiana: "Um Cardeal como J. Ratzinger, ..., comete terrorismo religioso, ... ." November 2001
  7. ^ "Sponsors of the Catholic Scholars' Declaration A-B". Authority in the Catholic Church. John Wijngaards Catholic Research Centre. Retrieved 23 November 2013.
  8. ^ Schmall, Emily (13 March 2013). "A Conservative With a Common Touch". New York Times. Retrieved 20 March 2013.
  9. ^ "L. Boff: "Bergoglio aprobó que una pareja gay adoptara un niño"". Religion Digital. 17 March 2013. Retrieved 20 March 2013.

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2003BornGenezio Darci Boff 1938 12 14 14 December 1938 age 84 Concordia Santa Catarina BrazilOccupationsTheologianwriterphilosopherSpouseMarcia Monteiro da Silva MirandaRelativesClodovis Boff brother AwardsRight Livelihood Award in 2000 Contents 1 Studies as a priest 2 Liberation theology 3 Political views 4 Laicization 5 Works 6 References 7 External linksStudies as a priest EditBoff was born in 1938 in Concordia Santa Catarina Brazil He entered the Franciscan Order in 1959 and was ordained a Catholic priest in 1964 He spent the following years studying for a doctorate in theology and philosophy at the University of Munich which he received in 1970 Boff s doctoral thesis studied in what measure the Church can be a sign of the sacred and the divine in the secular world and in the process of liberation of the oppressed His thesis was published in German in 1972 as Die Kirche als Sakrament im Horizont der Welterfahrung 2 His brother is the theologian Clodovis Boff Liberation theology EditBoff became one of the best known supporters along with Gustavo Gutierrez Juan Luis Segundo and Jon Sobrino of the early liberation theologians He was present in the first reflections that sought to articulate indignation against poverty and marginalisation with a promissory discourse on faith leading to Latin American liberation theology He continues to be a controversial figure in the Catholic Church primarily for his sharp criticism of the church s hierarchy which he sees as fundamentalist but also for his political positions Political views EditBoff is critical of secular power as well of American foreign policy He opposed the Iraq War and considered George W Bush and Ariel Sharon s leadership to be similar to that of fundamentalist terrorist states He also criticizes despotic rulers in the Middle East saying Those emirs and kings are despotic they do not even have a constitution Though extremely rich they maintain the people in poverty 3 Boff has voiced his supported for the Campaign for the Establishment of a United Nations Parliamentary Assembly an organisation which advocates for democratic reform in the United Nations and the creation of a more accountable international political system 4 Laicization EditAuthorities in the Catholic Church did not consider Boff s views of the Church s leadership acceptable They also saw his support of liberation theology as having politicized everything and reproached his proximity to Marxism In 1985 the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith directed at that time by Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger later Pope Benedict XVI silenced him for a year for his book Church Charism and Power 5 He later accused Ratzinger of religious terrorism 6 Boff was almost silenced again in 1992 by Rome this time to prevent him from participating in the Eco 92 Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro which finally led him to leave the Franciscan religious order and the priestly ministry Boff joined the international group of Catholic Scholars who in 2012 issued the Jubilee Declaration on reform of authority in the Catholic Church 7 For most of his life Boff has worked as a professor in the academic fields of theology ethics and philosophy throughout Brazil and also as lecturer in many universities abroad such as University of Lisbon University of Barcelona University of Lund University of Oslo University of Torino and others Boff commented on the election of Pope Francis in March 2013 I am encouraged by this choice viewing it as a pledge for a church of simplicity and of ecological ideals 8 He said the new pope was conservative in many respects but had liberal views on some subjects as well 9 Works EditEvangelio del Cristo cosmico 2009 ISBN 978 84 9879 087 0 El aguila y la gallina Una metafora de la condicion humana Cuarta edicion 2006 ISBN 978 84 8164 514 9 Ecologia grito de la Tierra grito de los pobres Cuarta edicion 2006 ISBN 978 84 8164 104 2 Femenino y masculino Una nueva conciencia para el encuentro de las diferencias 2004 ISBN 978 84 8164 689 4 La voz del arco iris 2003 ISBN 978 84 8164 589 7 El cuidado esencial Etica de lo humano compasion por la Tierra 2002 ISBN 978 84 8164 517 0 Fundamentalismo La globalizacion y el futuro de la humanidad 2003 ISBN 84 293 1476 8 Mistica y espiritualidad junto a Frei Betto Tercera edicion 2002 ISBN 978 84 8164 102 8 Etica planetaria desde el Gran Sur 2001 ISBN 978 84 8164 412 8 Gracia y experiencia humana 2001 ISBN 978 84 8164 498 2 El despertar del aguila 2000 ISBN 978 84 8164 409 8 La dignidad de la Tierra Ecologia mundializacion espiritualidad 2000 ISBN 978 84 8164 363 3 La opcion Tierra la solucion para la tierra no cae del cielo 2008 ISBN 978 84 293 1762 6 Ecclesiogenesis The Base Communities Reinvent the Church 1986 ISBN 978 08 8344 214 2 Church Charism and Power 1985 ISBN 0 8245 0590 5 Los sacramentos de la vida 1977 ISBN 978 84 293 0491 6References Edit Oswald de Andrade educacao uol com br in Brazilian Portuguese Retrieved 28 May 2023 Thils G Leonatrdo Boff Die Kirche als Sakrament im Horizont der Welterfahrung review published in Revue Theologique de Louvain 1972 3 4 pp 480 481 in French accessed 3 April 2023 in Portuguese Interview to the Comunita Italiana Os USA fizeram aliancas espurias com os emires e reis Estes sao despoticos sequer possuem constituicao Embora riquissimos mantem o povo na pobreza November 2001 Overview Campaign for a UN Parliamentary Assembly Retrieved 9 October 2017 Cox Harvey 1988 The Silencing of Leonardo Boff The Vatican and the Future of World Christianity Oak Park IL Meyer Stone Books pp 178 88 ISBN 0 940989 35 2 OCLC 18193194 in Portuguese Interview to the Comunita Italiana Um Cardeal como J Ratzinger comete terrorismo religioso November 2001 Sponsors of the Catholic Scholars Declaration A B Authority in the Catholic Church John Wijngaards Catholic Research Centre Retrieved 23 November 2013 Schmall Emily 13 March 2013 A Conservative With a Common Touch New York Times Retrieved 20 March 2013 L Boff Bergoglio aprobo que una pareja gay adoptara un nino Religion Digital 17 March 2013 Retrieved 20 March 2013 External links Edit Wikimedia Commons has media related to Leonardo Boff Official home page Right Livelihood Award Interview to the Comunita Italiana in Portuguese Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Leonardo Boff amp oldid 1160481997, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

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