Gandhi consistently denied being a Christian.
Submitted by A.I. Watcher on February 26 2002 22:29:39
In reply to Re: I Like That... submitted by Chris on February 26 2002 17:45:18
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The question often came up because he was known to sometimes quote passages from the Bible. It seems clear that he certainly did not consider himself to be a Christian. He was in fact known for his staunch Hindu beliefs and practices and more than a mild infatuation with Buddhism. Here's a rather well known quote of his. It's a response to a question posed by a reporter for a religious publication: My association with Christians dates from 1889 and there was a time in my life when I sincerely considered Christianity as my religion. In my pursuit, I met many a scholars and thinkers, who while having a profound effect on me, were not able to convince me. Although I admire much in Christianity, I am unable to identify myself with Christianity. I must tell you in all humility that Hinduism, as I know it, entirely satisfies my soul, and fills my whole being. The missionaries come to India thinking that they come to a land of heathen, of idolaters, of men who do not know God. My own experiences all over India have been on the contrary. An average Indian is as much a seeker after truth as the Christian missionaries are, possibly more so. Please do not flatter yourselves with the belief that a mere recital of that celebrated verse in St. John makes a man Christian. |
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