(Pay close attention to the first sentence...greater emphasis on that sentence.)
"If Christians would really live according to the teachings of Christ, as found in the Bible, all of India would be Christian today. Freedom and slavery are mental states. Almost anything you do will be insignificant, but it is very important that you do it. All business depends upon men fulfilling their responsibilities. There is nothing that wastes the body like worry, and one who has any faith in God should be ashamed to worry about anything whatsoever."
What you guys think?
2007-07-29 18:26:04 · 15 answers · asked by Automaton 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Saint Preachy lol over a billion people are like Christian in the world, that's the few? lol?
2007-07-29 18:41:13 · update #1
Gandhi was an amazing man. I think there is a great deal of truth in what he said in the first sentence. I think that should be expanded to say, "If Christians really live according to the teachings of Christ, as found in the Bible, most of the world would be Christian today.
If every Christian truly treated others as he/she wanted to be treated, and promoted that teaching at every opportunity, the surge of kindness and love would change the world. So much could be accomplished if we really lived as examples of this teaching--it would draw others to us.
2007-07-29 18:39:05 · answer #1 · answered by Michael B - Prop. 8 Repealed! 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds good except the part about all India being Christian. Don't get me wrong, that would be wonderful, but Jesus said that the way is narrow, and there are few who find it. I also know that Gandhi encountered a lot of hypocrisy from the so called Christians in his time and place. That is just sad, but typical human behavior unfortunately.
Edit: If all the people who claim to be Christians are that still is a little less than 1/6 of the world's population. I would say that is a definite minority. Given the fact that the scripture teaches that not all who claim to be are, I think we can definitely say that it is indeed only a few.
2007-07-30 01:32:02 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
First, I am a Christian and I love Gandhi. He is one of my heroes. I just finished showing the movie to my World History summer school class. He was well-educated and understood the tenets of Christianity.
The point he makes is well understood by many Christians. In fact Chuck Colson said the biggest problem in Christianity today are Christians. We understand how much people mess up... there are cheats, liars, hypocrites and swindlers in sheep's clothing. And the divorce rate is the same in the church as it is outside of it. Obvioulsy we know it should be different, and strive to be... however, we are human and fall short.
But we can't look at other people, we have to look at God. That is the source of our life and eternal life, and God never changes - he is holy, loving, good and gracious. The Bible also says of people "that there is not one good, no, not one" we all sin and are broken, in need of God's love, redemption and peace. And he gives it in faith.
You may hate the old saying "Christians aren't perfect, just forgiven", but it is so true. We have found the meaning of life in God and have to seek him with all of our faults and flaws, because only he is good.
We love people, and with our faults hope to give God's love to others.
2007-07-30 01:40:42 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Very profound.
No, I'm not a Christian. I have been studying Buddhism
and meditation, though--from the writings of a man by
the name of Joseph Goldstein, who studied in India --
and who co-founded the Insight Meditation Society, of
Barre, MA.
I know Goldstein met the Dalia Lama. He might have
met Gandhi, too.
2007-07-30 01:34:43 · answer #4 · answered by Pete K 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why is it that the few that truly did live up to there religious faith in the 20th century appear to have been born or lived in India for a long period--Gandhi and Mother Theresa
2007-07-30 01:33:49 · answer #5 · answered by Terry 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yeah that's true, but i think it has gotten better since gandhi's time. we need to stop calling ourselves a christian, and start BEING one. that is living and acting as a christian should. how should a christian act? well being that christian means, "little Christ" we should try to follow in christ's foosteps. now we all know that is impossible, since christ was the only perfect "person" to walk the earth, and every one else is full of sin, we should try our best
2007-07-30 01:35:44 · answer #6 · answered by alexmark221 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I must agree that the teachings of Christ were a light in a very dark time. Jesus was an amazingly enlightened soul! Whether you call him the Son of God or a wise teacher or a gifted and pure person, His teachings are timeless and right. Blessings!
2007-07-30 01:37:42 · answer #7 · answered by Native Spirit 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It reads like psychobabel. I'm not a big fan of Gandhi. Gandhi advised Winston Churchill to stop resisting Hitler. Gandhi was a damned fool.
2007-07-30 01:37:13 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Folks, please remember that Christians are still human. Although we have been saved by the blood of the Lord Jesus Christ, we are still bound in this earthly bodies, thus still continue to sin. Difference is, we are aware of it and try to correct it immediately. We are not hypocrites (at least those who really follow Christ) and we are not self-righteous. Total transformation is only complete once we get to heaven and come face to face with The Father.
2007-07-30 01:38:39 · answer #9 · answered by savedatlast 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
It's true, unfortunately many people label themselves as Christians but few are able to LIVE as Christians. It has always been easier to talk the talk then it is to walk the walk.
2007-07-30 01:30:57 · answer #10 · answered by Got Questions? I've Got Answ 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋