Christians for National Liberation

Christians for National Liberation
Also known asCNL
FoundationFebruary 17, 1972 (1972-02-17)[1]
CountryPhilippines
AllegianceCommunist Party of the Philippines
MotivesSupport the national democratic revolution in the Philippines
IdeologyCommunism
Marxism-Leninism-Maoism
Liberation Theology
Theology of struggle
StatusActive
Part ofNational Democratic Front of the Philippines

The Christians for National Liberation is an underground revolutionary mass organization in the Philippines committed to uniting Christians in the revolution led by the Communist Party of the Philippines.[1] A member of the National Democratic Front of the Philippines, it supports the armed struggle waged by the New People's Army and led by the Communist Party of the Philippines.[2]

Established in 1972, the CNL took inspiration from liberation theology movements in Latin America and the social justice imperative in Vatican II.[3] It played a significant role during the Martial Law period in the Philippines.[4] CNL members also participated in the armed struggle and joined the NPA.[5] CNL is still active today as an underground movement.

  1. ^ a b Harris, Anne (14 November 2007). "The Theology of Struggle: Recognizing Its Place in Recent Philippine History". Kasarinlan: Philippine Journal of Third World Studies. 21 (2): 83–107. ISSN 2012-080X. Retrieved 23 July 2024.
  2. ^ "Christians for National Liberation successfully holds 9th Congress with firm commitment to pursue people's war". PRWC | Philippine Revolution Web Central. Retrieved 23 July 2024.
  3. ^ "Christians for National Liberation". rpl.hds.harvard.edu. Retrieved 23 July 2024.
  4. ^ Sison, Jose Maria (7 May 2005). "Ideology and Religion in the Philippines". Jose Maria Sison. Retrieved 23 July 2024.
  5. ^ Imbong, Jerry (2021). "Uncovering Christianity's 'Dangerous Memory': Christians for National Liberation (CNL) and the Church's Revolutionary Legacy" (PDF). MST Review. 23 (1). Retrieved 23 July 2024.