| Christians for National Liberation | |
|---|---|
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| Also known as | CNL |
| Foundation | February 17, 1972[1] |
| Country | Philippines |
| Allegiance | Communist Party of the Philippines |
| Motives | Support the national democratic revolution in the Philippines |
| Ideology | Communism National Democracy Marxism-Leninism-Maoism Liberation Theology Theology of struggle |
| Status | Active |
| Part of | National 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 struggle for national democracy.[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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Christians for National Liberation". rpl.hds.harvard.edu. Retrieved 23 July 2024.
- ^ Sison, Jose Maria (7 May 2005). "Ideology and Religion in the Philippines". Jose Maria Sison. Retrieved 23 July 2024.
- ^ 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.