People often speak of God being even-handed. God is not even-handed. God is biased, in favor of the weak, of the despised. Desmond Tutu biasdespisefavor Change image and share on social
In the land of my birth I cannot vote, whereas a young person of eighteen can vote. And why? Because he or she possesses that wonderful biological attribute - a white skin. Desmond Tutu attributebiologicalbirth Change image and share on social
God is not upset that Gandhi was not a Christian, because God is not a Christian! All of God's children and their different faiths help us to realize the immensity of God. Desmond Tutu childchristianfaith Change image and share on social
God's dream is that you and I and all of us will realize that we are family, that we are made for togetherness, for goodness, and for compassion. Desmond Tutu compassiondreamfamily Change image and share on social
Before Nelson Mandela was arrested in 1962, he was an angry, relatively young man. He founded the ANC's military wing. When he was released, he surprised everyone because he was talking about reconciliation and forgiveness and not about revenge. Desmond Tutu ancangryarrest share on social
In God's family, there are no outsiders, no enemies. Desmond Tutu enemyfamilygod Change image and share on social
Children are a wonderful gift. They have an extraordinary capacity to see into the heart of things and to expose sham and humbug for what they are. Desmond Tutu capacitychildexpose Change image and share on social
When the missionaries came to Africa they had the Bible and we had the land. They said 'Let us pray.' We closed our eyes. When we opened them we had the Bible and they had the land. Desmond Tutu africabibleclose Change image and share on social
Europe became rich because it exploited Africa; and the Africans know that. Desmond Tutu africaafricaneurope Change image and share on social
Niger is not an isolated island of desperation. It lies within a sea of problems across Africa - particularly the 'forgotten emergencies' in poor countries or regions with little strategic or material appeal. Desmond Tutu africaappealcountry share on social
