Children learn about the nature of the world from their family. They learn about power and about justice, about peace and about compassion within the family. Whether we oppress or liberate our children in our relationships with them will determine whether they grow up to oppress and be oppressed or to liberate and be liberated.
Desmond TutuGod wants to set the oppressed free from being oppressed and the oppressors free from oppressing.
Desmond TutuWe struggled against apartheid because we were being blamed and made to suffer for something we could do nothing about. It is the same with homosexuality. The orientation is a given, not a matter of choice. It would be crazy for someone to choose to be gay, given the homophobia that is present.
Desmond TutuWhen the humility of someone is undermined, whether I like it or not mine is undermined as well.
Desmond Tutu