Mohandas Gandhi Said
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This quote is so true! Gandhi was and extremely insiteful1 man. So many people today think that going to church and not eating meat on Friday during lent makes the good Christians, and it is those same people who cant act like good Christians in their day to day lives. They are judgmental of others and have no tolerance for anyone different. It seems as though the people who preach Christianity so strongly are ones who need to step back and think about what it means to be a TRUE Christan. |
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---Monica on 4/28/08 |
I feel sorry for Mohandas Ghandi. His focus was way off base and it has caused him to lose his soul. This is the same problem with a lot of people today. They focus on everything but Jesus. Jesus is what we need to stay focused on and close to. Not other people and their wickedness. I lost focus and fell back before. I can tell you from experience, people will cause you to lose your soul, if you go by what you see them( so called Christians) doing. We walk by faith and not by sight. |
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---Robyn on 11/16/07 |
Mima, let me assure you that salvation is not that easy.
Oh yes! "I believe in Christ and that he was risen from the dead" and I turn the TV on and watch Bugs Bunny and that's it, right?
The dangers of sola scriptura !!! |
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---Caring on 11/16/07 |
It's sad that so-called Christians have given such a witness.
But they have.
Most need to repent and be led and taught of the Spirit.
Ghandhi probably would stand a better chance of really seeing Christ spiritually than those who gave him that impression.
Frank |
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---Frank on 11/16/07 |
To ---caring, how does this statement,"
I share Ghandi's feelings because there are many "Christians" by word only and not by facts." Square up with this statement,
" That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved." |
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---Mima on 11/16/07 |
I share Ghandi's feelings because there are many "Christians" by word only and not by facts.
When I used to preach, I preached practicality and did not dig for some mysterious verse from the Bible and tryto build a story on it. |
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---Caring on 11/16/07 |
Helen-Strongaxe:: I do belive he (Gandhi) said it right He loved Jesus.The rest speaks for itself in those who do not emulate christ like qualities,meaning christians , do we not see it on these Posts?. |
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---Emcee on 11/16/07 |
I would tell him that is no excuse to not get saved. I would tell him to look at Jesus and not at Christians because we are in the flesh and are far from perfect. Christians are not the reason a person gets saved, sin is. |
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---Helen_5378 on 11/16/07 |
There are many Christians who act as stumbling blocks for unbelievers.
Romans 2:24
"For the name of God is blasphemed among the Gentiles through you, as it is written."
There are many who believe (and justifiably so) "If these are the kinds of people who God choses to represent him, I want nothing to do with such an evil and hypocritical god!" |
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---StrongAxe on 11/16/07 |
"Out of the mouths of Babes wisdom flows"Most people did not know Mohonadas Ghandi. He was a person who exuded ideals of Jesus Doctrine,true he was a Hindu Brahim.But he was a vegetarian humble to the core a pacifist Non Violence was his creed spoke for justice & peaceand Freedom of His country men.By our standards of saved ?? God determines that.He was a man of HOPE with a vision. |
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---Emcee on 11/15/07 |
I would tell him that I agree with him. There are many Christians who are unlike Christ. |
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---Madison1101 on 11/15/07 |
Gandhi is right. People mold Christ into their own image and not themselves into Him. If people truly followed the teachings of Christ, they would not lust after money, and other material things. Jesus preached forgiveness, unwant for material wealth, the love for God, and compassion for others' welfare. In today's world so-called believers praise material wealth and not the wealth of life. Christians should be valuing God's creations but instead have been blinded by greed. |
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---Robert on 3/23/07 |
Sometimes (you have to pick sense out of nonsense) Old Jamaican saying(unknown) Cos If Ghandhi as Tor.. explaine's to address someone would be to be aware of that person/Organisation exists/ed. Sounds as if he was aware of Christ/teachings on Love (here say) but denying his power and resurrection and that for me states he believe's a Lie an chose to worship Gods of wood, brass, Gold. why would we be remotely interested in what he has to say! |
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---Carla5754 on 3/2/07 |
I would guess he didn't even try reading the Bible for himself with a open heart asking for Guidance from the Holy Spirit if he did he rejected it because he couldn't stand the fact that he had been let down by who he believed in so the word fell on the ground where there was no good foundation and never materialsied, in turn he died without accepting Christ as Lord and own his personal Saviour. |
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---Carla5754 on 3/2/07 |
Alan, I agree Christians are not perfect... also many profess Christianity with their lips, but not their hearts. But the point isnt what we do, its what the gospel of Christ says. I know what you mean (and am also guilty) about the way we can be cold in our debates (which I think most of us are here because we truly care about out brothers), yet when it comes down to it... the best people that I know are Christians who are wonderful Christ loving people. Lets not let a few bad apples spoil the whole lot. |
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---tofurabby on 3/2/07 |
Gandi missed the whole point of life. He looked at the wrong example and his focus was all wrong. We have to see Jesus for ourselves. His excuse will not stand up before Christ at the Judgement. Jesus is the Savior of mankind not people. Christians are imperfect people saved by God's merciful grace. I wish Gandi could have understood that.
Much love to all |
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---robyn on 3/1/07 |
I am in total agreement with Alan on this. There are way too many Christians, especially on these blogs, who do not reflect the love of Christ for one another, let alone the unsaved. |
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---madison1101 on 3/1/07 |
When an unbeliever like Ghandi blames Christians for their not believing I do not believe that to be true. If Ghandi had wanted to believe in Jesus, then he would have. Blaming somebody else will not mean a thing on Judgment Day. Jesus will look and see that your name is not in the Lamb's Book of Life and He will say to you "Depart from me, I never knew you". If we think we are that good that we can show people Christ by ourselves then we are deluding ourselves. |
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---Helen_5378 on 3/1/07 |
Tof ... You have a point.
But, I for one, have been very much put off by the quarrelsome arrogant attitudes of some on these blogs. You may say I display these attitudes ... and I may.
But had my exposure to Christianity been solely those writing here, I would certainly not see that Christ really does change lives, and Jesus would be a teacher with a great message, but ineffective because his so-called followers behave so unlike His commandments |
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---alan_of_UK on 3/1/07 |
I would tell him that Jesus died for his sins too and that all he has to do is believe that God sent his only son to die for him and he will be saved. |
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---Susie on 3/1/07 |
Gandhi is a perfect example of the great compassion and humanitarian person who by his own statement refused to accept the Lord Jesus Christ. He was in England in school and lived with dear Christian lady witnessed to him. Another words he was made aware yet refuse to accept. |
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---Mima on 3/1/07 |
-I think that if Christians had been like Christ, Gandhi would have becme a Christian.
---alanUKquent64534 on 3/1/07
No way. If Gandhi really liked Christ, then he would become a Christian. Blaming others is no excuse. Gandhi is saying Christians dont act like Christ... then he must know who Christ is. He has heard the truth and turned away from it. Otherwise why would he care that there is apostacy happening? He would be worrying about pleasing Christ rather than judging his followers. |
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---tofurabby on 3/1/07 |
Madison and Rebecca ... how right you are
I think that if Christians had been like Christ, Gandhi would have becme a Christian. |
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---alanUKquent64534 on 3/1/07 |
I guess my response would be something along the lines of "WHY do you like our Christ? Is it because he taught we should not hate? Doesn't this contradict your admitted hate toward Christians?" Gandhi is showing the same attribute that he is denouncing. The difference is the Christian falls under the grace of God through Christ. Gandhi is relying on his self. |
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---tofurabby on 2/26/07 |
The church will be rejecting the Lord.
Hardness of heart, destruction from within and without, stubbornness and a slumbering Church.
The answers are not in politics. When votes fail, the only answer is Jesus. The government is upon His shoulders.
I don't find safety in hindu unity, the world's standards, or in elections. |
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---Rene on 2/26/07 |
M.Gandhi's politically correct wisdom may help someone win an election.
Being a Christian is a narrow gate - "If My people, who are called by My Name, shall humble themselves, pray and seek My face - (II Chronicles 7:14). |
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---Rene on 2/26/07 |
See how smooth and subtle that was to fall for Gandhi's beliefs.
You can't have it both ways. You can't serve two masters. It was presented in a way that you would be persuaded that he was correct.
If it's this easy, what would you do if you were presented with martyrdom?
Allow a little leaven in and all roads lead to "the Christ". It won't be Jesus Christ, but it will be a "Christ".
Being a Christian is too narrow for many people. |
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---Rene on 2/26/07 |
Many people want a politically correct, universal, collective thought, hindu unity kind of church. Visualize nirvana and when you snap out of it, the starving are still lying in the streets.
Why can't we just get along. All for one and one for all. Because you'll fall in a ditch.
When you see the arguments stop here because of denominational differences, and you've fallen in line, yes, oh yes, I agree with that, too --- |
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---Rene on 2/26/07 |
I'm glad you said you like my Christ because he's not just mine but he could be yours too. Isn't is strange your people don't exactly follow what you preached about your God either but then mine is the only God! |
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---Carla5754 on 2/26/07 |
I would tell Mr. Gandhi to please not look at us poor human beings because we are not a really good example. I would tell him to look at Jesus only. I would also tell him that if he didn't accept Christ because of Christians then that won't wash with God. |
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---Helen_5378 on 2/25/07 |
He does have a point. How many Christians are really striving to be more like Christ? Very, very few of us. And the ones that aren't trying at all, are making the ones that are look bad. |
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---Rebecca_D on 2/26/07 |
gandi was not a christian so what is the importance as to what he said? |
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---tom2 on 2/25/07 |
and buddah said, and mohammed said,and gandi said,this one said ,and that one said,Iam more concerned in what GOD SAID. |
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---tom2 on 2/25/07 |
I would tell him the message of the gospel and the saving grace through jesus just like any other non believer. |
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---tom2 on 2/25/07 |
No human can ever match the majesty of Jesus Christ and only a fool would expect it from another. |
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---Pharisee on 2/25/07 |
Rene: How is this question slinging dirt? I always admired Gandhi for his frank statement about Christians. There are many Christians who are "so unlike...Christ." |
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---Madison1101 on 2/25/07 |
You feel the same way, yes?
If not, why would you want to open a door to sling more dirt? |
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---Rene on 2/25/07 |
M.G., he said he could accept Jesus "as a martyr, an embodiment of sacrifice, and a divine teacher, but not as the most perfect man ever born. His death on the Cross was a great example to the world, but that there was anything like a mysterious or miraculous virtue in it, my heart could not accept." |
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---Cindy on 2/25/07 |
"The message of Jesus as I understand it," "is contained in the Sermon on the Mount unadulterated and taken as a whole... If then I had to face only the Sermon on the Mount and my own interpretation of it, I should not hesitate to say, 'Oh, yes, I am a Christian.' But negatively I can tell you that in my humble opinion, what passes as Christianity is a negation of the Sermon on the Mount... I am speaking of the Christian belief, of Christianity as it is understood in the west." |
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---Cindy on 2/25/07 |
"Make this world the kingdom of God and his righteousness and everything will be added unto you. I tell you that if you will understand, appreciate, and act up to the spirit of this passage, you won't need to know what place Jesus or any other teacher occupies in your heart." |
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---Cindy on 2/25/07 |
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