By Jon Sobrino

The question posed by the reality of the poor is no rhetorical question. It is a reality that calls on men and women not only to recognize and acknowledge it, but to take a primary, basic position regarding it. Outwardly, this reality demands that it be stated for what it is, and denounced. This is the stage of prophetic denunciation.

But inwardly, this same reality is a question for human beings as themselves participants in this sin of humankind. It is the call for their first great conversion Men and women are being served notice here. They are being warned that the poor of this world are not the casual products of history. No, poverty results from the actions of other human beings.

Couldn't agree more!