Nelson Mandela has passed away

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hes such an inspiration. so selfless!

 

here is a poem i found how i feel about him and people like him

 

 

Do Not Stand At My Grave And Weep

Do not stand at my grave and weep 

I am not there. I do not sleep. 

I am a thousand winds that blow. 

I am the diamond glints on snow. 

I am the sunlight on ripened grain. 

I am the gentle autumn rain. 

When you awaken in the morning's hush 

I am the swift uplifting rush 

Of quiet birds in circled flight. 

I am the soft stars that shine at night. 

Do not stand at my grave and cry; 

I am not there. I did not die. 

Mary Elizabeth Frye

 

 

i really like this....

[WIP]

"passed away" - just saying

 

I know that it's sad when anybody dies, but he really wasn't the great hero that many made him out to be.

 

He is seen by some as being the architect of a brand new 'rainbow' nation, but South Africa actually went to the dogs after Mandela came to power.

 

I agree he was no hero that's for sure...

[Guest HisG]

Farewell Nelson Mandela.

Christian Leaders Pay Tribute to Nelson Mandela: 'The World Has Lost a Great Leader."

BY MICHAEL GRYBOSKI, CHRISTIAN POST REPORTER

December 6, 2013|10:07 am

Christian leaders have expressed their sentiments of remembrance and sorrow at the news of the death of South African human rights activist and racial pioneer Nelson Mandela.

Dr. Geoff Tunnicliffe, secretary-general of the World Evangelical Alliance, said in a statement that "the world has lost a great leader."

"Nelson Mandela was a model of courage, vision and personal sacrifice. Today more than ever we need this kind of leadership," said Tunnicliffe.

"May the memory of Nelson Mandela inspire a new generation of such leaders around the world."

The Rev. Aiah Foday-Khabenje, the general secretary of the Association of Evangelicals in Africa stated condolences for Mandela, also known by his clan name, Madiba.

"The life of Madiba is yet another proof and reminder about the origin, nature and commonality of the human species; created in the image of God with ability to reflect some of God's attributes though vainly because of finitude, fallenness with feet of clay; regardless of race or geographical location," said Foday-Khabenje.

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"Heartfelt condolences to immediate family members and the people of South Africa. May his exemplary leadership inspire African leaders."

Born during World War I, Mandela grew up to become a human rights activist strongly opposed to the racial caste system of Apartheid South Africa.

Mandela spent 27 years in prison for his efforts, yet became a powerful symbol for racial equality. In 1990 he was released, and in 1993 he earned the Nobel Peace Prize. Mandela served as the first black president of South Africa from 1994 to 1999.

"President Nelson Mandela paid a heavy price to stand against apartheid while campaigning for human justice and human dignity. His message still resonates though his weary, battle worn body has gone the way of those gone before him," stated Alveda King, niece of civil rights icon Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

"Long may we remember his courage, his fortitude and his gentle smile; none of which were ever tarnished during the years of his battles, oppression, incarceration, and the restorative years following his release."

Dr. Samuel Rodriguez, president of the National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference (NHCLC) said in a statement that "Mandela's life embodied the idea of prophetic activism with an unquenchable thirst for justice."

"His struggle for equality brought down one of the final strongholds of segregation and subsequently empowered an entire continent to overcome by doing justice and loving mercy," continued Rodriguez.

"His life inspired us while his humble demeanor will continue to move us toward a more just and loving world."

HisG

Christianity played a major role in his youth. His mother was a Christian - he attended a Christian school as well as helped being raised by a Christian family.

Christian mothers have a great influence on sons - whether they walk with Christ or have strayed. There is much value in a praying mother x

[OakWood]

I see no reason to judge the man now. In his latter years he appeared to have been a different person and may well have been a genuine Christian, but we can judge his record.

He is seen as a hero and I believe that he wasn't. He was the darling of the Left. They always seem to make heroes (like so many other revolutionaries including Che Guevara) out of those who don't deserve it.

 

Mandela was originally imprisoned for terrorism. He had plotted to kill many innocent people. He was a criminal but viewed as a freedom fighter because he was a Black man in an apartheid country, so the naive Leftists and do-gooders somehow linked this with racism.

When Mandela came to power, his policies paved the way for the destruction of South Africa. It used to be a First-World economy. Now it is a mess. This man has done nothing, in my eyes that would warrant him being some sort of hero. In the last thirty years or so, we have lived in a confused World that has turned itself upside-down from a moral point of view. That is why people like Arafat and Obama have been awarded Nobel peace prizes and why Mandela is viewed as some sort of saint.

[WIP]

Obama snubbed Margaret Thatcher's funeral no doubt because she called Mandela what he was "a terrorist"...but of course he will attend Mandela's funeral. For those of you don't know Mandels was offered his freedom many times ..but he refused to renounce terrorism preferring to stay in his cell while his fellow terrorist's continued their savage terrorism..
It won't surprise me in the least if Mandela's people begin to worship at his statue once he is buried....they practically do that already.......satan is a master of deception.

[RustyAngeL]

South Africa's first black president and anti-apartheid icon Nelson Mandela has died.

 

Mr Mandela, 95, led South Africa's transition from white-minority rule in the 1990s, after 27 years in prison.

 

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-25249520

He was a great man.

[Fez]

 

South Africa's first black president and anti-apartheid icon Nelson Mandela has died.

 

Mr Mandela, 95, led South Africa's transition from white-minority rule in the 1990s, after 27 years in prison.

 

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-25249520

He was a great man.

 

Yes he was. An amazing human being.

 

He had been President for a short while when he had to attend a meeting at Shell House. His security detail were a few minutes late. He walked onto the street and caught a taxi (here they are mini vans that seat 16 people). The driver recognized him and asked the other passengers to get out. Mandela said no, lets all go together. His detail were never one minute late again.

 

His funeral is going to be the biggest state funeral in history. The first stadium holds over 60,000 people and it is deemed too small.

[ncn]

 

 

South Africa's first black president and anti-apartheid icon Nelson Mandela has died.

 

Mr Mandela, 95, led South Africa's transition from white-minority rule in the 1990s, after 27 years in prison.

 

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-25249520

He was a great man.

 

Yes he was. An amazing human being.

 

He had been President for a short while when he had to attend a meeting at Shell House. His security detail were a few minutes late. He walked onto the street and caught a taxi (here they are mini vans that seat 16 people). The driver recognized him and asked the other passengers to get out. Mandela said no, lets all go together. His detail were never one minute late again.

 

His funeral is going to be the biggest state funeral in history. The first stadium holds over 60,000 people and it is deemed too small.

 

 

Thank you for posting this Fez. 

As a member such as yourself who lives and breaths South Africa and have seen the many changes to your country;

lived through them even,,,,, your thoughts are appreciated and valued.  

. 

[Fez]

 

 

 

South Africa's first black president and anti-apartheid icon Nelson Mandela has died.

 

Mr Mandela, 95, led South Africa's transition from white-minority rule in the 1990s, after 27 years in prison.

 

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-25249520

He was a great man.

 

Yes he was. An amazing human being.

 

He had been President for a short while when he had to attend a meeting at Shell House. His security detail were a few minutes late. He walked onto the street and caught a taxi (here they are mini vans that seat 16 people). The driver recognized him and asked the other passengers to get out. Mandela said no, lets all go together. His detail were never one minute late again.

 

His funeral is going to be the biggest state funeral in history. The first stadium holds over 60,000 people and it is deemed too small.

 

 

Thank you for posting this Fez. 

As a member such as yourself who lives and breaths South Africa and have seen the many changes to your country;

lived through them even,,,,, your thoughts are appreciated and valued.  

. 

 

He saved us from civil war and a blood bath ncn.

 

If people read my testimony they will see I fought against what he stood for, for many years. But he changed all that and saved a nation from it's own destruction.