“The heart of the Christian Gospel is precisely that God is the all holy One; the all powerful One is also the One full of mercy and compassion. He is not a neutral God inhabiting some inaccessible Mount Olympus. He is a God who cares about His children and cares enormously for the weak, the poor, the naked, the downtrodden, the despised. He takes their side not because they are good, since many of them are demonstrably not so. He takes their side because He is that kind of God, and they have no one else to champion them.”
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The words of Desmond Tutu
This book compiles notable sayings, speeches, and writings by Desmond Tutu, a prominent figure in the struggle against apartheid in South Africa and a Nobel Peace Prize laureate. The selections reflect his views on justice, reconciliation, forgiveness, and human dignity, drawing from his public addresses, sermons, and published works. The volume serves as a reference for his moral and spiritual insights, emphasizing themes of nonviolence, equality, and the power of collective action in the face of oppression. more
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Desmond Tutu
Desmond Tutu, born on October 7, 1931, was a prominent anti-apartheid activist, theologian, and author from South Africa. He played a significant role in the abolition of apartheid in South Africa and was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1984 for his efforts. more
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