FAQ About Desmond Tutu
How did Desmond Tutu view forgiveness and reconciliation?
Desmond Tutu viewed forgiveness as a crucial component of reconciliation. He believed that true healing could only occur when individuals and communities confronted past wrongs and forgave each other. Tutu emphasized that forgiveness does not mean forgetting the past but rather letting go of the hold it has on one’s future. This philosophy was central to his leadership in the Truth and Reconciliation Commission.
