How Did Desmond Tutu Fight Against Apartheid
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Emily Calder
Mrs. Walter
Honors English 10
22 September 2014
Desmond Tutu and his role in Apartheid
Desmond Tutu said, “If you are neutral in situations of injustice, you have chosen the
side of the oppressor. If an elephant has its foot on the tail of a mouse and you say that you are neutral, the mouse will not appreciate your neutrality.” If a person believes something is wrong they must fight to change it. Just as Nelson Mandela, Desmond Tutu had also fought against apartheid. Desmond had preached for reconciliation between the parties of apartheid, and he had gained the full support of the churches behind him. After apartheid was ended Desmond retired as Archbishop of Cape Town, but he still contributed to the nation. Desmond Tutu had an …show more content…
Tutu had organized several peaceful protests with the help of Nelson Mandela, but for Tutu the protests weren’t enough. After Desmond had become bishop, he had the power to impact peoples beliefs on a high level. Even after apartheid ended Desmond still makes a difference in the world.
Desmond Tutu, in 1984, received a Nobel Peace Prize for “not only as a gesture of support to him and to the South African Council of Churches of which he is leader, but also to all individuals and groups in South Africa who, with their concern for human dignity, fraternity and democracy, incite the admiration of the world” (“Desmond Tutu Biography”). He was later elected Archbishop of Cape Town, placing him at the head of the Anglican Church of South
Africa. After Nelson Mandela was elected president, Desmond was appointed to take care of the
Truth and Reconciliation Commission. In the late 2000’s, Tutu and Jimmy Carter traveled to
Darfur, Gaza, and Cyprus in effort to help resolve longlasting conflicts. Desmond Tutu had cofounded a group called the Elders, comprised of Jimmy Carter, Kofi Annan, and
Emily Calder
Mrs. Walter
Honors English 10
22 September 2014
Desmond Tutu and his role in Apartheid
Desmond Tutu said, “If you are neutral in situations of injustice, you have chosen the
side of the oppressor. If an elephant has its foot on the tail of a mouse and you say that you are neutral, the mouse will not appreciate your neutrality.” If a person believes something is wrong they must fight to change it. Just as Nelson Mandela, Desmond Tutu had also fought against apartheid. Desmond had preached for reconciliation between the parties of apartheid, and he had gained the full support of the churches behind him. After apartheid was ended Desmond retired as Archbishop of Cape Town, but he still contributed to the nation. Desmond Tutu had an …show more content…
Tutu had organized several peaceful protests with the help of Nelson Mandela, but for Tutu the protests weren’t enough. After Desmond had become bishop, he had the power to impact peoples beliefs on a high level. Even after apartheid ended Desmond still makes a difference in the world.
Desmond Tutu, in 1984, received a Nobel Peace Prize for “not only as a gesture of support to him and to the South African Council of Churches of which he is leader, but also to all individuals and groups in South Africa who, with their concern for human dignity, fraternity and democracy, incite the admiration of the world” (“Desmond Tutu Biography”). He was later elected Archbishop of Cape Town, placing him at the head of the Anglican Church of South
Africa. After Nelson Mandela was elected president, Desmond was appointed to take care of the
Truth and Reconciliation Commission. In the late 2000’s, Tutu and Jimmy Carter traveled to
Darfur, Gaza, and Cyprus in effort to help resolve longlasting conflicts. Desmond Tutu had cofounded a group called the Elders, comprised of Jimmy Carter, Kofi Annan, and