As has happened in many countries and kingdoms throughout history, powerful institutions have often justified oppression against the poor. Whereas the Church and other key institutions in El Salvador protected the interests of the wealthy against the poor, Archbishop Oscar Romero spoke out in defense of the poor.
Read a quotation by Archbishop Oscar Romero:
“We must save not the soul at the hour of death but the person living in history.”
What is a logical interpretation of this quotation?
A)Important people who make history need to have their souls saved.
B)What matters most is that we repent when we die, regardless of how we lived.
C)How we behave and live is just as important as how we repent when we die.
D)Important people who make history need to be kept alive as long as possible.
Is it D?
I disagree.
Both of your answers are wrong.
Oh I just think I realized it! Is it A because it is opposing the idea said in the quote and is, in fact, saying those of importance have their souls saved.
so whats the answer lmao
No, the logical interpretation of the quotation by Archbishop Oscar Romero is not option D ("Important people who make history need to be kept alive as long as possible").
The logical interpretation of the quotation is option C ("How we behave and live is just as important as how we repent when we die").
To arrive at this interpretation, we can break down the quotation and analyze its meaning. The quotation emphasizes the importance of saving the person living in history rather than focusing solely on their soul at the hour of death. This implies that Archbishop Romero believed that actions taken in the present and how we live our lives are just as significant as the state of our soul at the moment of death. He is highlighting the importance of caring for and improving the lives of individuals while they are alive, rather than solely focusing on spiritual matters.