Archbishop Tutu on Justice

Shifting the elephant is always uncomfortable.

Thanks for reminding me of this.

Desmond Tutu was such a wonderful man. His collaborative book written with the Dalai Lama about Joy is a delight to read... both men knew how to forgive and live in peace.. they both knew how to be effective in conflict through understanding and love...not violence

Always admired Desmond Tutu and his light touch on serious questions.

Thanks for all replies. I don't call myself a Christian and don't belong to any church so feel happy to hear from fellow believers.

Hi can't agree with that analogy of the elephant and the mouse situation because to remain neutral as Jesus was when alive on earth, we have to not take sides.Afterall, the mouse may have scared the elephant(we know elephants are frightened of mice)and the elephant may have reacted because of that, and jump on the mouse who was hindering it.
So... to be neutral doesn't mean we are in the side of an oppressor.It means,stay out of the fight, remain kind, and do not get involved,it's not your fight,Jesus said his kingdom was no part of this world,neither should those be, who say they follow his lead.Thankyou for reading. Kind thoughts and love ❤️

It's a myth that elephants are frightened of mice.

They are, however, afraid of bees.

The analogy refers to the contrast between the powerless and the powerful. JC supported the powerless , the despised, the rejected, the widows, the orphans, the sick.

There is a genocide going on.

I was answering NanaLinda1964's post.

If you are on God's side you can't be neutral. Jesus wasn't neutral.

I saw Desmond Tutu with Nelson Mandela when they came to London after his release both wonderful men Tutu had such a cheeky sense of humour loved them