THE DANGERS OF INTEGRAL THEOLOGY: A CRITICAL PERSPECTIVE

Abstract

This article proposes a reflection on integral mission, which adopts a broader view of the Christian mission in evangelization and social action. This movement was influenced by various schools of thought, among which Marxism, existentialist philosophy, and social critique stand out as the most predominant. Do social actions have more authority than the Holy Scriptures? Can Integral Mission divert attention from evangelization and intensify the tendency toward religious syncretism? Can the combination of diverse religious and philosophical traditions affect the integrity of Christianity? This article seeks to answer these questions by presenting the theology of integral mission, in partnership with liberation theology, integral mission, and theological liberalism, as well as the heresies of integral mission. Through bibliographic methodology, it contributes to understanding the consequences of the Theology of Integral Mission, through authors such as (FONTES, 2014), (NICODEMOS, 2013), (SCRUTON, 2024). One of the main concerns of Theological Liberalism is the adoption of a biblical vision that focuses on discussing the fundamental priorities of mission, which include the proclamation of the Holy Scriptures and involvement in social activities.