Formulations began to emerge and ultimately the Kairos Document appeared from within this community of people. It is contextual theology because it takes the context seriously. It is theology from the perspective of the oppressed people, and importantly it is a group, communal, or corporate theology. It is a pilgrim theology. It is part of an ongoing discussion.
Contextual theology is liberation theology.
We are continually enriched by what is happening in Latin American and Third World liberation theology circles as well as by black theology in the United States and by feminist and womanist theological debate. We are part of a family of liberation theologians. We find ourselves today at a point where we probably have a better chance to realize peace and to realize justice than we've had for a long, long time. In that sense, we really are at the kairos , the moment when we need to make a decision. The decisions that we make now, we will live with for generations to come.