Nonviolence

Oh dear, I never knew he has considered being a Christian before. I personally think that he is a great man even though he is a non-christian. I admire his teaching on nonviolence and i feel that that's a very Christ-like. I really wonder is he in hell or heaven now. He deserves to go heaven than many of the so-called christians out there (perhaps even me).

No, only about a minority of Christians. Gandhi was heavily influenced by the Christian writer H.D. Thoreau all the best urban

I have to confess I know very little about Gandhi other than what was in the movie. I do believe he was a very wise man that did achieve his goals through peace and love. As for his comment, I agree whole heartily with him. I refused to be a Christian for many years, then realized what was stopping me was the idea of being associated with those that call themselves Christians but really don't understand the meaning of the word. It's a hard title to carry because many times when you introduced yourself as a Christian, people tend to brace themselves. So I don't, I let them get to know me then I let them know. I want them to know me from my actions, not my claims. I think this way maybe I can change the way other's view my religion.

non violence is always a good way to proceed but we cant show our second cheek all the time it depends on other person with whom we r dealing

Concept of non violence is a concept of Universalism in ethics.So it is applicable to all religions .If we go for meta ethical thinking ,it is true for all cultures anad religions.

Well this is really new to me. But what he felt is true, christ jesus has thought the power of tolerance and non violence. So to explain the power of non violence, he liked to be the Christians.

Yes, Christianity is a beautiful religion ,and if each of us follows the teachings of Christ the world will be a better place for everyone. People will judge you not on what you say ,but on what you do.

Hi Pose123! I agree with you. There are many who claim to be Christians but are in words only and never in action. They are called Christians but do not practice the teachings maybe because, in this materialistic world of ours, we are always caught up being in the grey area of life. I am a Christian but I admit that I am not at all very Christian-like. I am not a violent person but there is somehow a trace of hatred in my heart because of the sufferings and pains I have experienced and from what I have seen and witnessed from other people. I guess, I am just trying to survive this world the best way that I can but trying very hard yet with so much difficulty to be practicing the life of a true Christian. I do know that there are those who claimed to be Christians but they make other people suffer just to get what they want. It is really sad and unfortunate to try to stand against them because they are rich and poweful and you end up being alone and ridiculed most of the time. Well, that is just me talking. Take care and have a nice day.

Some Christians place too great an emphasis on judging others based on belief methods (or lack thereof), live a life guided by selfish fears of the afterlife and their own merits rather than focusing on love and kindness toward their fellow human being, and using their 'believers' status to shirk responsibilities and duties. Jesus's teachings do not advocate such behavior. Perhaps gandhi's remark was born of this realization and the knowledge that so-called followers of Jesus Christ live in such stark contrast to his mantras. Personally, I am not a Christian, but I find Jesus's ten commandments (with the exception of those that deal specifically with God) a more than adequate model for the living of a happy, morally sound life.