"If you are neutral in situations of injustice, you have chosen the side of the oppressor. If an elephant has its foot on the tail of a mouse and you say that you are neutral, the mouse will not appreciate your neutrality."
Archbishop Desmond Tutu, 1931-2021
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He had the ability to illuminate injustice specifically and the human condition in general with parables in a way that echoed those of Jesus in the Gospels. Such moral clarity.
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“I have competed well; I have finished the race; I have kept the faith.
From now on the crown of righteousness awaits me, which the Lord, the just judge, will award to me on that day, and not only to me, but to all who have longed for his appearance.” 2 Timothy 4:7-8.
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The problem is the elephant will appreciate it and we all want to be on the elephants side when push comes to shove
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I had lunch with Archbishop Tutu and his daughter when I was 16. They were both so kind and funny. And their purpose was evident in everything they said and did. Huge loss.
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Amen! #KyleRittennhouse did nothing wrong. To put that young man through trial at all was an injustice!
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Of all his many heart-stirring quotes over the years, this is the one that has influenced me the most.
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I saw him speak at Fordham when I was there almost 20 years ago and I still quote some of the things he said!
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RIP to Bishop Tutu. May his fight for justice continue until all the elephants see and treat the mice as equals.
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