Friday 14 May 2010

Best Story: Desmond Tutu and forgiveness

Tucked away in the Independent yesterday was an article on Archbishop Tutu's speech at an event for the Forgiveness Project.
Why is this the best story? I'm sick of coalition talk, of the pessimism from all sides on how the coalition will effect us. I'm for the politics of hope rather than fear and in the belief that if we work together, we can achieve a just world.
A couple of years ago I stayed at the Desmond Tutu Center in New York and it was an amazing place to be. In the middle of this busy city was this oasis of learning and contemplation. Then, as now I am in total awe of those who are able to move forward when tragedy strikes and rebuild.

So, best story because I choose hope over fear.