A Burning Child in the Midst

The Promise and Power of R.L. Stollar's Child Liberation Theology

Abstract

This article explores child liberation theology, interacting with R.L. Stollar’s The Kingdom of Children: A Liberation Theology and drawing from an interview with Stollar. First is a summary of child liberation theology, with its urgent call to action in a world where “children are burning.” Then the essay explores crucial aspects of enacting child liberation theology: identifying microaggressions toward children, reading the Bible with actual children, seeing Jesus as child, advancing child protection, reading Jesus’ liberation of children, educating oneself for liberation, ensuring that adults practice “guided partnership” with children, and not growing weary in advocating for children’s well-being.