Chaplain's Message

Signpost - A tolerant companion is one who shoulders another's burdens

'But uttering the word and holding out the hand of tolerance is not just for public figures and governments. Nor is it concerned only with the feelings and wellbeing of Indigenous Australians, though it must of course start there. It is something for every Australian. And as far as I am concerned, we need two hands of tolerance, ten fingers, ten principles of tolerance. This is what I suggest they should say:

Ten Principles of Tolerance

1. I will honour all human beings regardless of colour, race or religion. 

2. I will defend my neighbour against prejudice or discrimination.

3. I will live in a spirit of tolerance, friendship and understanding.

4. I will reject any philosophy of racism whoever proclaims it. 

5. I will protest against every expression of prejudice. 

6. I will refuse to heed those who seek to set group against group of religion against religion.

7. I will not be part of any organisation that stands for racism or prejudice. 

8. I will identify with all who spread tolerance and reconciliation. 

9. I will do more than live and let live: I will live and help live.

10. I will not be deflected from this purpose even by fear of intimidation or victimisation.' 

     

Rabbi Raymond Apple, Senior Rabbi of the Great Synagogue in Sydney - from an address at the 'Sea of Hands' event in March, 1998

An excerpt from a book called releasing the Angel by Christopher Gleeson S.J. 

Wonderful words of wisdom from 1998 - just as relevant nearly 20 years later. May we take a leaf from his book!!!

'I was a stranger and you made me welcome.'

Matthew 25:35

     Pastor Sarah Pollitt

     College Chaplain