Felix Wilfred compels us to hear those silenced, see faith as liberation, and reimagine the Church as an ally in the struggle against caste oppression. Cover story 4 unpacks this urgent call to action.
As a relentless seeker of knowledge, Felix Wilfred attempted to redraw boundaries, create new knowledge, and looked for transformative dimensions, manifesting a dynamic understanding of knowledge, which crosses borders irresistibly to be anchored on reality. Being a proponent of contextual theology, Felix theologised in a unique manner reflecting upon contemporary realities. One such reality is the ‘Dalit reality’. In a world deeply marred by injustice, exclusion, and inequality, Dr. Felix’s contributions to Dalit theology stand as a ray of hope and a profound call to action. Rooted in a passionate commitment to justice and human dignity, His work reshapes the very foundations of theological discourse by centering the voices of the oppressed.
Centering the Voices of the Oppressed
One of the most compelling features of Felix’s Dalit theology is its focus on the voices of the oppressed. In a theological tradition often dominated by the voices of the powerful, Felix’s work sought to amplify the experiences and perspectives of those who have been silenced for centuries. He believed that the Gospel message is best understood when it is seen through the eyes of the marginalized.
Fr Jayaseelan Savariarpitchai SDB
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