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All of us are guilty: Fr. Clyde Harvey at TEDxPortofSpain

3,403 views · Published 20 January 2014 · 18:21 · Indexed 4 October 2026

Channel: TEDx Talks · 2014 · Nonprofits & Activism

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In this talk Father Harvey asks us to think about how we contribute to the social issues that play out in life's theater. A provocative question is posed, "who is guilty and responsible for our social problems?"  More importantly what have you done to be part of the solutions to our complex social problems. 

When he was awarded the Humming Bird Medal Gold for Religion and Community Service in 2011, Fr. Clyde Martin Harvey was not too enthused about writing HBM after his name. Instead his personal letterhead carries the exclamation, Human Beings Matter, and he promised to be guided by that principle as he sought to respond to the deepest meaning of this national award. Although he likes to say that he is just a parish priest, there is more to Fr. Clyde Martin Harvey than just saying prayers, heaven and hell. Father Clyde Martin Harvey is a tall, stately man who is compassionate and humble. This lecturer, Vicar for Clergy and Hummingbird Gold medal recipient is one of our country's most charismatic leaders. He comes down from the altar with a practical approach, serving God and his people.

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