Following the MLK holiday, Tutu's Christian theology of Ubuntu fits right into the flow of the character of we honor.
The only way persons and communities can be free is together, despite racial classifications. Human categories and effort will not ultimately achieve the goal of a flourishing community; therefore, an appeal to participate in that which is greater, God, provides the theological impetus for Ubuntu.
Tutu will go on to say that at the center of our teaching is reconciliation. It is there that all people are set free. We are free from all that we think is right and we are free from that which has been shown to be utterly wrong. We are free to welcome the other - no matter what is "other" about them. It is as we stretch across the barriers that we find ourselves. It is as the first followers of Jesus stretched themselves (or maybe we must say were stretched) beyond their world of view and their teaching about the way thing must be that the body of Christ really started taking shape. The walls started to fall and the Church became a community that knew no bounds - unless we say that in Christ all are rescued for new life - forever and ever.
Connection: Again and again, the Spirit of God draws us into opportunities for reconciliation. It is not an easy way to go - but it is so necessary for life within God's Reign.
Wind of Life, you continually present us with a new face on the day. It is often surprising and it can frighten us. And yet, in time...real time, our lives expand and we begin to see the beauty of your Reign. Amen.
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