num_pages: 237
description: In this essential collection of Desmond Tutus most historic and controversial speeches and writings we witness his unique career of provoking the powerful and confronting the world in order to protect the oppressed the poor and other victims of injustice.Renowned first for his courageous opposition to apartheid in South Africa he and his ministry soon took on international dimensions. Rooted in his faith and in the values embodied in the African spirit of ubuntu Tutus uncompromising vision of a shared humanity has compelled him to speak out even in the face of violent opposition and virulent criticism against political injustice and oppression religious fundamentalism and the persecution of minorities.Arranged by theme and introduced with insight and historical context by Tutus biographer John Allen this collection takes readers from the violent apartheid clashes in South Africa to the healing work of the Truth and Reconciliation Committee; from Trafalgar Square after the fall of the Berlin Wall to a national broadcast commemorating the legacy of Nelson Mandela; from Irelands Christ Church Cathedral in Dublin to a basketball stadium in Luanda Angola. Whether exploring democracy in Africa the genocide in Rwanda black theology the inclusion of gays andlesbians in the church or the plight of Palestinians Tutus message of truth is clear and his voice unflinching.In a world of suffering and conflict where human laws all too often clash with Gods law Tutus hopeful timeless messages become increasingly necessary and powerful with each passing yearand are needed now more than ever.
language: English
title: God Is Not a Christian: And Other Provocations
publisher: HarperOne