Unequal Tears: A Question of Universal Humanity

In Unequal Tears, Ugandan-born theologian and activist Kayumba David delivers a searing indictment of the hypocrisy that defines our age. Drawing on history, theology, and lived experience, he exposes how human rights have been weaponized by empires, how churches have betrayed their prophetic calling, and how media narratives teach us to value some corpses more than others.From the misuse of "chosenness" in Christian Zionism, to the profiteering of the global arms trade, to the racialized coverage of victims in the press, this book lays bare the collapse of universal human dignity. Yet it does not end in despair. With fierce honesty and prophetic imagination, David calls for a new moral framework-one where every child, in Kyiv or Gaza, in Khartoum or Kabul, is grieved as sacred. Kayumba David – Theologian, Diplomat, and Relentless ReaderBorn in rural Uganda during political upheavals, Kayumba David learned early on that life was a mix of dodging both bullets and tough questions. Drawn to theology, particularly liberation theology, he became fascinated with how faith could challenge oppression. He quickly earned a reputation for asking deep questions-and writing essays in his textbooks' margins. Seeking a "break," he dove into international relations and diplomacy, blending peacemaking with a passion for justice, while secretly wishing everyone would read more. An avid reader and social justice advocate, Kayumba now writes with humor and wisdom, drawing from a life rich in both books and battles for change.