Voice For The Oppressed
A moral stance cannot be based on convenience or political calculation.
Desmond Tutu
South African archbishop, anti-apartheid activist, Nobel Peace Prize laureate 1984.
All moments: Desmond Tutu
- Humanity in Struggle — Desmond Tutu
We struggle not for victory over enemies but to create a just and humane world.
- Legacy of a Fighter — Desmond Tutu
If you are silent in the face of evil, you have chosen the side of the oppressor.
- Forgiveness Transforms — Desmond Tutu
The ability to forgive is not weakness but the greatest strength.
- Truth and Reconciliation — Desmond Tutu
We cannot move forward unless the past is acknowledged and healed.
- Love, Laughter and Tears — Desmond Tutu
Justice cannot be achieved through hatred; justice requires forgiveness.
- God's People Cry For Justice — Desmond Tutu
We are called to be the voice for those who cannot speak.
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