{"id":8403,"date":"2013-08-04T08:11:56","date_gmt":"2013-08-04T08:11:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/praag.org\/?p=8403"},"modified":"2013-08-04T08:42:45","modified_gmt":"2013-08-04T08:42:45","slug":"tutu-tries-science-to-sell-one-world","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/praag.org\/?p=8403","title":{"rendered":"Tutu tries ‘science’ to sell One World"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Maropeng, political entertainment<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

“It is scientifically proven that we belong to one family. That is why ubuntu is so important. Ubuntu started here.”<\/p>\n

Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu left his decidedly unscientific <\/a>mark during a ceremony at Maropeng Visitor’s Centre in the Cradle of Humankind World Heritage Site.<\/p>\n

Maropeng, Cradle of Humankind World Heritage Site<\/em>, as the grand title suggests, is a political entertainment park where vistors are fed “scientific facts” on why there are no differences between races and cultures.<\/p>\n

Archbishop Tutu, together with a slew of politically implicated academics, his family and friends, and members of the media all gathered to witness yet another propaganda effort.<\/p>\n

After a gushing welcome from the CEO of Gauteng Tourism, Dawn Robertson, Archbishop Tutu was asked to take off his shoe and sock to leave his footprint.<\/p>\n

“This spectacular journey of a species was all done on two feet. So no matter what complexion and physique your recent ancestors had, you ultimately are an African. What incredible feet!” Robertson screeched in adulation.<\/p>\n

The Archbishop, who was full of jokes during the ceremony, entertained the media and others with his usual antics. His child-like excitement was clearly infectious to those who were part of the event.<\/p>\n

Attendees could not help but feel that they were all part of history – their own – in the making. Most could barely hide their incessant obsequious flattery.<\/p>\n

After leaving his footprint in a block of concrete and also signing his name, the Archbishop loudly reminded everyone why he was left-handed, bringing forth yet more merriment: “God made perfect people, and the rest He made right-handed.”<\/p>\n

Other footprints outside the Tumulus building at the centre include those of former president Thabo Mbeki and former UN Secretary General Kofi Annan, all resolute One Worlders.<\/p>\n

The 1984 Nobel Peace Prize laureate and former head of the South African Anglican Church described the event as a “huge privilege”, but did not disclose the amount of money he received to be part of it.<\/p>\n

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