Women of Other Faiths
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Ada Maria Isasi-Diaz
…mujerista theology is a process of enablement for Latina women, insisting on the development of a strong sense of moral agency, and clarifying the importance and value of who they are, what they think, and what they do. … mujerista theology [also] seeks to impact mainline theologies, the theologies which support what is normative in church and, to a large degree, in society.
Known For: Liberation theologian, Professor of Ethics at Drew University
Faith: Monotheism
Country: Cuba
About
Ada Maria Isasi-Diaz grew up in Cuba and was only a teenager when Fidel Castro came into power and her family fled to the United States. This influenced her early fascination with the survival of unjust political regimes and policies. She went on to become Professor of Ethics at Drew University in New Jersey, an activist in Harlem as well as Cuba, and the author of books and articles on liberation theology.
Ada Maria promotes empowerment of Latinas against the injustices they face by joining in a deep and dynamic relationship with their Creator, knowing God is with them “en la lucha” (in the struggle). In terms of feminist liberation theology she declares that women reinforce the relationships, the community of support and accountability, necessary for God to come alive in theology. Women have always been in the midst of the struggle against injustice, and Ada Maria affirms that they are always encouraging the community of relationships that hold us responsible for our actions and who we are.
She reasons that the struggle is learning to stand up again after falling. It transforms us and connects us with God, in effect building community and strengthening us for whatever is ahead.
Sources
Hunt, Helen LaKelly. The Half Moon Book: Devotions on Justice and Peace.
