Archbishop Oscar Romero's Letter to President Carter Quiz

Archbishop Oscar Romero is expressing concern about the possibility of economic and military support and assistance to the junta government in El Salvador by the United States government.

Archbishop Oscar Romero believes President Carter should reconsider providing support to the junta government because Carter is a Christian and has shown a desire to defend human rights, and supporting the junta government would likely lead to greater injustice and repression.

The United States government is reportedly considering sending military teams and advisors to 'train three Salvadoran battalions in logistics, communications, and intelligence.'

<p>Archbishop Oscar Romero believes that instead of promoting greater justice and peace in El Salvador, the assistance will sharpen the injustice and repression against the organizations of the people.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Archbishop Oscar Romero believes that the United States' potential support will lead to increased injustice and repression against the organizations of the people in El Salvador.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>He is worried about the possibility of economic and military support and assistance to the present junta government of El Salvador by the United States.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The United States is studying the possibility of sending military teams and advisers to 'train three Salvadoran battalions in logistics, communications, and intelligence.'</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>He addresses President Carter because Carter is a Christian and has shown a desire to defend human rights.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>He fears that instead of promoting greater justice and peace in El Salvador, it will sharpen the injustice and repression against the organizations of the people.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Archbishop Romero requests President Carter to consider his pastoral point of view and to refrain from providing economic and military support to the junta government of El Salvador.</p> Signup and view all the answers