Racism is a disease in society. We're all equal. I don't care what their colour is, or religion. Just as long as they're human beings they're my buddies.
Interpretation
Racism undermines society, and true equality transcends color and religion.
This quote by Mandawuy Yunupingu emphasizes the idea that racism is detrimental to societal health, and it advocates for recognizing our shared humanity regardless of differences in color or religion. Yunupingu's message promotes unity and friendship among all individuals, encouraging a loving and accepting attitude toward one another.
In practice
In a speech advocating for diversity and inclusion.
The name Yunupingu means 'rock - rock that stands against time'. The name Yunupingu belonged to my grandad, like he was a hero in his time. It was passed down through the generations to my Father. It's a name that makes us understand who we are, where we're coming from and what our connections are to mother earth and the universe.
Evil gains work their punishment.
I do not want to convince Christians to work for the abolition of war, but rather I want us to live recognizing that in the cross of Christ, war has been abolished.
The more completely we give of ourselves, the more completely the world gives back to us.
The fundamental issue is the moral issue.
Intentions, good or bad, are not enough. There's luck or fate or something else that takes over.
Man is nothing; he hath a free will to go to hell, but none to go to heaven, till God worketh in him" and "you dishonour God by denying election. You plainly make salvation depend, not on God's 'free grace' but on Man's 'free will.'
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