[Cpsa.news] Fw: HELEN SUZMAN: STATEMENT FROM THE ANGLICAN ARCHBISHOP OF CAPE TOWN

[David Jenkins]

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Subject: HELEN SUZMAN: STATEMENT FROM THE ANGLICAN ARCHBISHOP OF CAPE TOWN


Statement from Anglican Archbishop of Cape Town, Thabo Makgoba, on the death of Helen Suzman 

Friday 2 January 2009

On behalf of the Anglican Church of Southern Africa, I offer my heartfelt condolences to the family of Helen Suzman, as I thank God for the gift of her long and remarkable life. 

The Psalmist wrote, 'Who will stand up for me against the wicked?  Who will take my part against the evildoers?' (Ps 94:16).  We are all grateful that Helen Suzman dared to take that stand, on behalf of so many, and for so long.  A voice for the voiceless, her readiness to speak up, no matter what, made an exceptional contribution to the life of our nation, without which we would not enjoy the potential we have today for freedom and democracy.  It is for all of us who honour her name to take forward her legacy by continuing to raise our voices wherever that potential is impeded, or humanity diminished.

May the comfort and strength of the eternal God who is love surround you as you celebrate her life and mourn her passing.

+Thabo Cape Town

This statement was issued from the office of the Archbishop - 0861 001 171 - which will be closed until 5th January 2009

 

 

 

 
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