Gandhi and Jesus: The Saving Power of Nonviolence by Terrence J. Rynne

By Terrence J. Rynne

Gandhi and Jesus is an insightful examine Christian salvation in mild of Gandhis thought of nonviolent resistance. whereas Christianity has defined salvation as ""Jesus making pride for humanitys sin,"" this has ironically bring about a rise in and attractiveness of violence. To Gandhi, besides the fact that, a dedication to nonviolence used to be on the middle of what Jesus taught, lived and died for and stimulated his personal teachings on satyagraha. Reflecting on what Gandhi, a proven Hindu, took from the existence and teachings of Jesus is particularly illuminating for a Christian.

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