God Is Not A Christian: And Other Provocations (2011) - Plot & Excerpts
It took me just over a month to read God Is Not a Christian: And Other Provocations by Desmond Tutu. Not because it's long, it's just over 200 pages, but because it is so incredibly thought-provoking. I really enjoyed it on so many levels. Desmond Tutu, a Nobel Peace Laureate, arch bishop of South Africa, and avid fighter against the apartheid system, is such an inspiration. I really admire him for standing up for everyone, all across the world, even when it isn't popular.This book will make you think. It will make you question things. And if you are anything like me it'll make you say "EXACTLY" more than once. Especially for the first half, I wanted to quote almost every single word of it. Hence the 7 pages of book notes with quotes.I want everyone to go out and read it, it's amazing. Excellent book. This is a collection of Bishop Tutu's speeches and articles in which he addresses the human condition at large and the condition of the South African people in particular both during and after Apartheid. He states frequently that he feels that people of faith need to be on the side of the oppressed, where he believes God is also, and about the shared humanity of all of God's children, regardless of their race, gender, age or sexual orientation. This book is full of much wisdom and great, bottomless compassion and I loved it.
What do You think about God Is Not A Christian: And Other Provocations (2011)?
Some really beautiful essays and sermons in here. The book related research continues.
—michelle
Inspiring! Encouraged me to speak up for myself and others with more courage.
—copperboom
Very interesting points on self righteousness.
—melchizedek
