Despite these successes, Mark Potterton addresses the very real... Two weeks into the national lockdown, media reports have emerged about how various towns and cities in South Africa are responding to the needs... 9 April 2020 marks the 75th anniversary of the death of Dietrich Bonhoeffer, a German theologian and pastor executed by the Nazis as... Pope Francis' apostolic exhortation, Querida Amazonia, generated a great deal of commentary immediately after its publication in February. It was also those turbulent years of the late eighties and early 90’s. That conversation continued much after the lecture. The Mage's Association adds in Void (Ether) and some other elements to make their classification more practical. His life was gentle, and the elements so mix'd in him that Nature might stand up and say to all the world 'This was a man! The Sermon on the Mount has long been rightly understood as both a starting-point and a summation of Jesus 's teaching. He can be contacted at syedalimujtaba@yahoo.com. Link this call-to-action to a page or your choice. Jesus was not angry with his friend. Published almost two years ago, Rutger Bregman’s ‘Utopia for Realists’ is timely now. The radiant warmth feels direct and gentle, even when the heaters, like the LifeSmart 6-Element Infrared Heater, have fans to help push the heat around. He was also a humble man. Const. By sharing them with... Times of great crisis often produce great despair. We cannot see beyond the uncertainty and confusion of the present. Well I will never forgive myself, if I don’t pen an obit on revered Islamic scholar Asghar Ali Engineer who passed away on 14 May 2013 in Mumbai. After that I started reading him mainly his write-ups in Mainstream then edited by Nikhil Chakravartty, also in Seminar edited by Romesh Thapar. In this piece,... Mark Potterton describes the online teaching experience of teachers at Sacred Heart College in Johannesburg during the COVID-19 lockdown. I wished it was longer and didn’t end so abruptly- I felt like there was more of the message to be said. He only, in a general honest thought, and common will for all, made one of them. Dr. Asghar Ali Engineer’s autobiography “A Living Faith: My Quest for Peace, Harmony and Social Change” was released by Vice President Hamid Ansari on 20 July 2011, in New Delhi. Mike Pothier writes this tribute to his personal hero, remembering that he was someone who embodied the kind of integrity we need so badly in SA today. As the community mourns his passing, here once more is his story. So mixed in him, that Nature might stand up, And say to all the world, THIS WAS A MAN! The film was Mary Miles Minter's sixth production with Mutual Film. High-profile corruption cases reflect South Africa's need for moral regeneration. Euclid, the most prominent mathematician of Greco-Roman antiquity, best known for his geometry book, the Elements. August 10, 2007 The Political Teachings of Jesus By Tod Lindberg. Africans had hoped that the 2020 Budget Speech on 20 February would provide I remember vividly how he described about his Bohra community’s politics. And common good to all, made one of them. They can be found on top of Table Mountain, on a plaque dedicated to Jan Smuts; and they provided the title for a long-forgotten book about an equally long-forgotten, but once legendary, Cape advocate, Beauclerk Upington. More than one of them some might call conversion experiences.” But they could surely never be more appropriately applied to anyone, lawyer or otherwise, than to George Bizos. Each brought a different gift to the Church. I must pay him my deep respect and sincere gratitude for imparting me a few piece of wisdom. Commenting on a Vatican meeting with popular movements in late October, Stan Muyebe OP observes that economic justice and overcoming inequality are at the... During the month of September, many Christian churches celebrate creation and draw attention to the ways in which our consumption patterns are contributing to... Mahadi Buthelezi celebrates the start of spring by reflecting on some of the lessons that COVID-19 has taught us. We heard that George Bizos was coming to Cape Town on legal business, and arranged to consult with him at his hotel. The Gentle Intruder is a 1917 American silent drama film directed by James Kirkwood. He was gentle, the way we should be gentle with others. Nierop reflects on the direct consequences these fires have for those communities and the far-reaching impact on climate change in South Africa and worldwide. This makes his position much above the ranks and files of the scholars who have made their own distinct contributions. The following is the best procedure to tracking down a quote. According to B.o.B., "anybody that speaks truth to power or says controversial things ends up dead." The resumption of classes even though the... Shrikant Peters continues his series looking at the impact of COVID-19 on the country's medical resources. proportions. CSU-Global Offers Greater Insight Into Out-Of-Pocket Costs of Degree Completion, 6 Top Tips for Effective IELTS Preparation, Vision Beyond Sight, Sound Beyond Hearing. B.o.B. He was talking at the Anna University, after which I had an opportunity to interview him on the subject of communalism in this country. There comes a time to act strongly and loudly, but other times call for a quiet and gentle approach. He also made contributions to The God Contention, a website comparing and contrasting various worldviews. Secularists are those who can brave all weathers and stand like a rock to combat the divisive forces in the society. He was in the best sense a gentle man. There is a growing distrust for formal leadership structures. The diktat of the spiritual head of the Bohra community Mr. Syedna, how he was attacked inside the mosque when he resisted his fatwas. He died in the cause of that effort. Mahadi Buthelezi reports on a joint initiative by the Catholic Business Forum and the... An all-Catholic panel will host a webinar on 16 October, 2020 at the Jozi Book Fair. The wanton vandalism of hundreds of South African schools during the current lockdown prompted Levinia Pienaar to reflect on the disregard for education in... Finance Minister Tito Mboweni delivered his Medium-Term Budget speech on 28 October 2020, painting a sober picture of South Africa's economic recovery prospects. The four classical elements (Fire, Water, Earth and Wind) are said to came from Arche in ancient Greece. A few days later I received a phone call from Mr Bizos. Marc Hovingh also had a unique sense of humour that could spark joy and laughter even in the hardest times, his brother Hans Hovingh said during a small service held in a high school in M'Chigeeng First Nation on Manitoulin Island. How to cite the sidebars: Mabillard, Amanda. My knowledge about Islamic history was zero and I just curiously went to hear him. It offers news and analysis on issues related to faith and society. Mike... At noon today it was announced by the Holy See's Press Office that the Holy Father Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of Bishop... Tributes have been pouring in for Fr Emil Blaser, a pillar of Catholic media in South Africa, who passed away on 16 November. How do we save our Catholic schools from financial disaster? William Shakespeare. I remained deeply engrossed reading his ideas on communalism and secularism as they were so profound. Identify who said the following quote: "This was the noblest Roman of them all... / His life was gentle, and the elements / So mixed in him that Nature might … I like to quote William Shakespeare and his famous lines in Julius Caesar as my concluding remarks in praise of late Asghar Ali Engineer – His life was gentle; and the elements so mixed in him, that Nature might stand up and say to the entire world, THIS WAS A MAN! The COVID-19 pandemic has showed the vast chasm in the access to education during the lockdown, mainly because students from poor communities lacked access... Increasingly, independent schools are run as businesses. He was bacon of light serving the humanity with utmost conviction. So call the field to rest; and let's away, He relates his experience of visiting the Amazon and the people who he met there. Syed Ali Mujtaba is journalist based in Chennai. Anti-apartheid activist and human rights champion Advocate George Bizos passed away on Wednesday at the age of 92. These words, from Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar, have been applied to more than one South African lawyer. Mahadi Buthelezi says that it is impossible to speak about freedom for women without first eradicating the... Catholic Schools Week celebrates the contribution that Catholic schools have made to education and society. that the government is finally... Ncamiso Vilakati is a priest from eSwatini who is currently studying in Rome. There can hardly be a better compliment than that. 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His observations form the basis... Statistics show that mass shootings in the United States have already killed 344 people so far this year. John Dalton, English meteorologist and chemist, a pioneer in the development of modern atomic theory. A sequel of communal politics was happening in India, with first the demolition of Babari Masjid, the Mumbai riots, and then Mumbai bomb blasts. I first met him at AMU Aligarh in early eighties where I was an undergraduate student of History there.He was lecturing at the Kennedy Hall and some friends told me about this event. This is his greatest contribution to Indian society. His life was gentle, and the elements So mixed in him, that Nature might stand up. His life was gentle, and the elements. The legal profession in South Africa is going through a difficult time at the moment. Denis Goldberg and Andrew Mlangeni, the last of the trialists, died this year; Bizos joins the other deceased members of the defence team that included Bram Fischer, Arthur Chaskalson and the attorney Joel Joffe. I found him to be convinced about the idea that secularism alone can be guiding principal of nation building. My thesis is now a book. Spotlight Africa is an independent Catholic website and ministry of the Jesuit Institute South Africa. On 25 November, Pope Francis accepted the resignation of Bishop Kevin Dowling C.Ss.R, who has served the Diocese of Rustenberg for 30 years. Bregman’s vision is worth paying attention to when our world needs a fresh understanding of justice and how it might be meted out across nations and people, writes Chris Chatteris SJ. If successful, the envisaged litigation might completely alter the approach to land ownership and, with that, to land reform. If he was, did I think that R2 000 would be an acceptable fee? Mike Pothier argues that it is... South Africa's Finance Minister Tito Mboweni, in his Budget Mark Potterton examines the merits... Matthew Charlesworth visited his former high school, where he encountered an artistic composition that prompted a deeper spiritual reflection. The disciples of Jesus Christ learned this same lesson. He was quoting from the Islamic literature and his speech was so learned that it bounced over my head. He is the first person in this country to highlight the menace of communal riots. Greatest English dramatist & poet (1564 - 1616) View a Detailed Biography of William Shakespeare. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. His life was gentle, and the elements : So mix'd in him that Nature might stand up : And say to all the world 'This was a man!' says he was fearful of his life following those comments. Those were the days I was preparing for Civil Services exam in JNU. With his passing, we are left with only one living link to the famous Rivonia trial. He led the Progressive Dawoodi Bohra movement. The financial stimulus package for businesses in distress due to the COVID-19 pandemic is the South African Government's strategy to begin the process of... Mahadi Buthelezi drew attention to the gender pay gap during a 10 September webinar that advocated for greater gender equality for women. His life was gentle, and the elements so mixed in him that the nature might stand up and say to all the world, “This was a man.” Indefatigable intercessor, steadfast, uncompromising fighter for Orthodoxy, “he was meek and gentle in his disposition and humble in spirit”. All the conspirators save only he, did what they did in envy of great Caesar. Mike Pothier is an advocate of the High Court of South Africa, and Programme Manager of the Catholic Parliamentary Liaison Office (CPLO) in Cape Town. Rest in peace, Peter. SHAKESPEARE. Learn how your comment data is processed. “His life was gentle and the elements so mixed in him that Nature might stand up and say to all the world, “This was a Man”. Anti-apartheid activist and human rights champion Advocate George Bizos passed away on Wednesday at the age of 92. He helped me visualize a path for my life that I might not have seen or chosen without his gentle nudges in … Marc Antony: This was the noblest Roman of them all. He served as head of the Institute of Islamic Studies and the Centre for Study of Society and Secularism, both of which he founded in 1980 and 1993 respectively. Do not go gentle into that good night. “Sheffield was working in an old folks' home, taking care of old people,” she said. The forced time at home, following the declaration of the lockdown  has brought Kelsey Hauptfleisch to surprising realisations about herself. Sarah-Leah Pimentel is especially... For countless generations, America has represented a place of hope and opportunity. He believes that those who cry have not shown much brilliance in life. I like to quote William Shakespeare and his famous lines in Julius Caesar as my concluding remarks in praise of late Asghar Ali Engineer – His life was gentle; and the elements so mixed in him, that Nature might stand up and say to the entire world, THIS WAS A MAN! The horrific account of sexual abuse at Parktown Boys is the subject of veteran journalist Sam Cowen's new book. Chris Chatteris SJ examines the environmental impact of a consumer economy on the future of the planet. The focus of his work was on communal and ethnic violence in India. I really feel proud for having such an opportunity. Anthony - Octavious His life was gentle and the elements, So mixed in him that nature might stand up, And say to all the world "This was a man." Reflecting on a new book by Michel Camdessus and others entitled "Transformer L'Eglise Catholique" , Patrick Giddy explains how individualism fuels clericalism. Quotations from Shakespeare's Julius Caesar. Peter said yes. 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Can online teaching make for better education? This probably stemmed from his life experience. He upheld the secular values at time when communalism was making an onslaught. Stan Muyebe OP explains the challenges around the precariousness of labour in our strained economy and shines a light on the efforts of the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC) Justice and Peace Commission to secure basic rights for rural farm workers. All those who have read and heard Asghar Ali Engineer will never forget him and he will live in their hearts as long they are alive. Chris Chatteris comments on the lack of political goodwill in It is sometimes said that, other than the Bible, the Elements is the most translated, published, and studied of all the books produced in the Western world. Hence, if they can survive longer… In the hours after his death became known it was striking to see how often the word ‘humane’ was used, as lawyers, politicians and journalists reflected on his life. 75 : OCTAVIUS : According to his virtue let us use him, With all respect and rites of burial. God apparently wanted to show Elijah His gentle side. There I began to look at life through a different lens, one rimmed with hope. greater clarity on plans for the National Health Insurance (NHI) plan.... Farm workers are among the most exploited of labourers in South Africa. Nonetheless I am indebted to him as he opened the horizons of my knowledge. putting an end to the... Martin van Nierop responds to the reports of widescale fires in the Amazon that have made headlines in the international media. He was an advocate of a culture of peace, non-violence and communal harmony. Wild men who caught and sang the sun in flight, And learn, too late, they grieved it on its way, Do not go gentle into that good night. Identifying a quote is fun and interesting. Ayodhya – Babri Masjid controversy was boiling, all around riots were happening in the country. The recent outbreak of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has, understandably, created a lot of anxiety, especially among those whose immune systems may be weak. While that moment provided some laughter for many, B.o.B. This type of electric heater is ideal for insulated rooms, particularly those already warmed by central heat. Quotation #29501 from Classic Quotes: His life was gentle; and the elements. American King James Version ×). My interview centered on the perils of communalism and his prognosis how to uphold the secular values in multi religious country like India. Even though he is no more among us, but his writings would continue to inspire millions of people in the country. From then on, Peter served Jesus every day of his life. Gfass Officers Seated, left to right: Edna Polk, Secretary, Jacqueline White, Parliamentarian. Turn this call to action on or off. Within my tent his bones to-night shall lie, Most like a soldier, order'd honourably. — The Class of 2020 began their Matric exams on 5 November. became the butt of many jokes after espousing the flat-earth conspiracy theory a few years ago. A client of mine wanted to construct a constitutional case around an aspect of the law pertaining to land. And say to all the world, 'This was a man!' John Stackhouse has pointed out that “according to [Billy Graham’s] several biographers and his own memoirs, Billy Graham has experienced what amount to three, and perhaps four, major spiritual turning points in his life. (Vol. This solicitude was accompanied by numerous miracles both during his life and after his death. Paulina... After much confusion, schools in South Africa reopened on 8 June for Grade 7 and 12 learners. Ontario Provincial Police Handout Photo I experienced that on the only occasion that I encountered him in my work as an advocate. This phrase appears four times in Thomas Dylans best-known villanelle poem Do Not Go Gentle into That Good Night. – http://www.amazon.com/demand-partition-India-British-policy/dp/8170998689. He was a reformist-writer and activist and internationally known for his work on liberation theology in Islam. My next encounter with him was in Chennai in 98-99, when I went to interview him as a reporter of a local daily. ... to tame the savageness of man and make gentle the life of this world. So mixed in him that Nature might stand up. Log in. We put the case to him at some length and, while he supported the end my client had in mind, he confirmed that the Constitution did not provide the means to achieve it. South African... August is Women's Month in South Africa. are divergent views on whether the use of masks in public can help to slow the Views expressed by writers do not necessarily reflect the position of Spotlight Africa. They slept on the floor in the lounge, refusing to accept beds – offering us comfort, consolation and protection at a time when we were most vulnerable. The only problem was that, in my opinion, the Constitution did not support the client’s cause; his quest was political, not legal. Preventing US-style mass shootings in South African schools, The balance between mission and market in Catholic schools, Thoughts on Guy Ferrer’s “T.O.L.E.R.A.N.C.E.”, Cynicism is the lazy thinker’s theory for everything, Tradition as an antidote to liberalism and clerical abuse. For more than 70 years George Bizos personified commitment and dedication to the rule of law and to the values of justice and humanity. Only Denis Kuny, another great anti-apartheid lawyer, remains. He asked very delicately about my client’s ability to pay for the consultation; if he was not in a position to pay, I should say so. Depending on the teachings of Magecraft schools, one could classify everything of reality into different sets of Elements. And Jesus, regarding His supreme sacrifice, referred to Himself as the good Shepherd who "gives His life for the sheep" (John 10:11 John 10:11 I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd gives his life for the sheep. This event happened more than 30 years ago, but the memories are still fresh. Asghar Ali Engineer was not simply an armed chaired theoretician but also a grassroots worker who actually saw the developments on the ground and made his observations and comments. His contribution to South Africa’s journey towards freedom and democracy was immense. And so, to return to Shakespeare, “According to his virtue let us treat him,With all respect and rites of burial.”. This partly stems from a crisis of leadership, both in society and the Church. There are shocking allegations concerning senior judges in the Western Cape High Court; more lawyers than usual seem to be facing accusations of financial or other impropriety; the National Prosecuting Authority was severely compromised by State Capture and is only slowly recovering. His gentle presence made him a piece of the city's social fabric, and a sizable one. “His life was gentle; and the elements So mixed in him, that Nature might stand up And say to all the world, THIS WAS A MAN!” ― William Shakespeare, Julius Caesar Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Increasingly we are beginning to see that the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic extend beyond health. All this had put the secularist in a corner while the communalist held sway. The last four decades have seen the Catholic Church guided by three different popes. The speaker urges his father to struggle with death, which has upset the speaker for the decline of his fathers health. Exploring the elements of being human: of vacillating between trust and distrust and how to be gentle with ourselves in the process. People who serve God must retain their humility and be of a gentle spirit. (5.5.68) _____. Most people have a favorite quotation that they use whenever they can. You have entered an incorrect email address! In a previous article, Mark Potterton described the educational potential of technology but cautioned against reducing learning to an online experience. “The reason I keep doing it is because it’s just become such a fun part of my life,” Chambers said. His message is referred to in dozens of references as "the gospel," a term meaning good news. Bizos’ death constitutes a coda to one of the most seminal legal and political episodes in our country’s history; and it brings to an end a life of unstinting service and dedication to justice. When I remarked that this seemed to be a very low figure he laughed and said, “Yes, many of my colleagues at the Johannesburg Bar think so too, and they’re not happy about it!”. 4, p. 150). She said Matthews was a gentle person overall who had a really dark moment.

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