Christians for National Liberation
| Christians for National Liberation | |
|---|---|
| Also known as | CNL |
| Foundation | February 17, 1972 |
| Country | Philippines |
| Allegiance | Communist Party of the Philippines |
| Motives | Support the national democratic revolution in the Philippines |
| Ideology | Communism Marxism-Leninism-Maoism Liberation Theology Theology of struggle |
| Status | Active |
| Part of | National Democratic Front of the Philippines |
The Christians for National Liberation is an underground revolutionary mass organization in the Philippines committed to uniting Christians in the revolution led by the Communist Party of the Philippines. A member of the National Democratic Front of the Philippines, it supports the armed struggle waged by the New People's Army and led by the Communist Party of the Philippines.
Established in 1972, the CNL took inspiration from liberation theology movements in Latin America and the social justice imperative in Vatican II. It played a significant role during the Martial Law period in the Philippines. CNL members also participated in the armed struggle and joined the NPA. CNL is still active today as an underground movement.