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God is not a Christian, and other provocations, Desmond Mpilo Tutu ; edited by John Allen

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Includes bibliographical references (pages [219]-223) and index

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God is not a Christian

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Desmond Mpilo Tutu ; edited by John Allen

and other provocations

In this collection of Desmond Tutu's 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, Tutu's 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. Tutu's hopeful, timeless messages become increasingly necessary and powerful with each passing year. Arranged by theme and introduced with historical context by Tutu's biographer, John Allen.--From publisher description

Pt. 1. Advocate of tolerate and respect -- God is clearly not a Christian : pleas for interfaith tolerance -- Ubuntu : on the nature of human community -- No future without forgiveness : a radical program for reconciliation -- What about justice? : arguments for restorative justice -- Our glorious diversity : why we should celebrate difference -- All, all are God's children : on including gays and lesbians in the church and society -- Pt. 2. International campaigner for justice -- Freedom is always cheaper than repression : on democracy in Africa -- Watch it! watch it! : on hope and human rights in situations of conflict -- Our salvation is of the Jews : on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict -- Pt. 3. Voice of South Africa's voiceless -- Why Black? : a defense of Black theology -- I stand here before you : why Christians must be involved in politics -- Utterly diabolical : appeal to the morality of a fellow Christian -- Unbiblical, unChristian, immoral, and evil : when human laws clash with the law of God -- Pt. 4. South Africa's conscience -- We must turn the spotlight on ourselves : on hatred, revenge, and the culture of violence -- Naught for your comfort : a critique of comrades and friends -- What has happened to you, South Africa? : the price of freedom is eternal vigilance