tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6047132688625946848.post673824185069370690..comments2014-08-19T13:26:09.915-05:00Comments on Dynamic Nonviolence: Archbishop Desmond Tutu's AddressUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6047132688625946848.post-22667826017310932462007-12-07T15:48:00.000-05:002007-12-07T15:48:00.000-05:00It was a beautiful address, as I attended as well....It was a beautiful address, as I attended as well. When he was discussed in class, I did not know much about him, but I was encouraged to learn more about him after hearing of his demeanor and personality. He was engaging, and I hope more leaders can learn from his way of being.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6047132688625946848.post-52416872632698735592007-12-06T23:21:00.000-05:002007-12-06T23:21:00.000-05:00When I first arrived at Archbishop Tutu's lecture,...When I first arrived at Archbishop Tutu's lecture, I was more excited to see a current social justice icon than I was to actually listen to what he had to say. Then, from his first sentence, I was captivated. His animation and (as others have already said) his humor surprised me. When he really wanted to get a point across, he whispered it as if what he was saying was an important secret. I thought this technique was extremely effective in keeping people's attention. I love that Tutu spoke so enthusiastically about the importance of reconciliation in today's world.Johannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07405496051012707634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6047132688625946848.post-70807752335793347362007-12-06T14:20:00.000-05:002007-12-06T14:20:00.000-05:00What I found really compelling when I attended his...What I found really compelling when I attended his speech was that even though he argued through a Christian perspective, nearly anyone would have been drawn in by what he had to say. He was incredibly witty and engaging, and the themes he addressed are truly universal. And I think Lisa's comments about his use of humor are particularly apt.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11924573680133411014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6047132688625946848.post-34913457374086880722007-12-05T20:02:00.000-05:002007-12-05T20:02:00.000-05:00The fact that he uses humor reminds me so much of ...The fact that he uses humor reminds me so much of other great non violent activists we've studied, Gandhi and the Dalai Lama specifically. It goes to show how humor is such a powerful tool to combat fear and timidity. I have never seen Archbishop Tutu speak, but I'm sure that the crowd was at ease and didn't find it difficult to relate to him because of his humor. I know it's been a common theme we've discussed throughout the semester, but I think that goes to show how successful it is. It's also a great way to rally people and get them excited about a cause, people will be much more likely to remember a joke than a threat or scare tactic. Some food for thought... we all should introduce more humor into our lives and the lives of others, I truly think it's a fantastic way to lighten tense moments and lessen stress, in our personal lives and professional ones.Lisa Pferdeorthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12279728670178640643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6047132688625946848.post-5830482363688246752007-12-04T12:28:00.000-05:002007-12-04T12:28:00.000-05:00That's great that this is available online! That ...That's great that this is available online! That was a great speech, moving but also entertaining, with jokes about his wife teasing him. I think he has a very interesting message and one that is not heard very often. Instead of seeking justice, he is simply promoting reconciliation. Maybe this is actually a more achievable goal.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13766493084755775280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6047132688625946848.post-42020782191762512132007-11-28T16:48:00.000-05:002007-11-28T16:48:00.000-05:00Wow. This speech was really powerful. He covers so...Wow. This speech was really powerful. He covers so much ground: global warming, genocide, violence, activism. He really tries to cover the question, "Why are we here?" I love the way he contrasts all that serious stuff with jokes and stuff. What a great speaker!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com