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Archbishop Oscar Romero: Political, Economic, And Social Injustice

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“Those who have a voice must speak for those who are voiceless” - Archbishop Oscar Romero. In the movie Romero, Archbishop Oscar Romero deals with conflict against the government. Archbishop Romero had not cared much for the corrupt government until his friends, priests, and the innocent people were killed. This had caused him to speak out for the people. The movie Romero shows political, economic, social injustice and virtues of courage and determination. Economic injustice was presented in Romero because the poor people are getting no support from the government or the rich people. When people speak up about this situation they end up getting killed. Romero states that the economic injustice is the cause of their problems. “I believe economic injustice is the root cause of our problems. From it stems all of the violence” (Romero). Social Injustice is also shown in the movie when the army refuses to let archbishop Romero to retrieve the Eucharist when the chapel was being held by the army. Social Injustice is shown because Archbishop Romero was unable to practice his …show more content…

The courage of Archbishop Romero influences people to be courteous during the tough times. When Archbishop Romero walks straight into the chapel after being threatened to death he showed lots of courage the walk back in the retrieve the Eucharist. His action inspired the people to follow him past the army and to celebrate mass right in front of them. At first Archbishop Romero was very skeptical about the situation and was afraid of being killed. He had realized he needed to show courage to step against the government. The virtue of determination is also shown. Archbishop had showed determination especially when he said told the people they will get peace. Although it was still dangerous Archbishop Romero had given hope in the people he had spoke with. The virtues showed by Archbishop Romero gave people courage and

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