The Untold Truth Of Jesus

According to the BBC, Gandhi drew inspiration to peacefully resist the massive British Empire by studying the life of Jesus, whom he called "one of the great teachers of mankind." He wrote extensively about Jesus and felt deeply impressed by the fact that though "completely innocent, [he] offered himself as a sacrifice for the good of others, including his enemies" (via MK Gandhi).

Throughout his life, Gandhi claimed to be just as much a Muslim, Jew, Sikh, and Christian as a Hindu. He also kept one decoration on the mud wall in his hut, a black and white reproduction of Jesus with the inscription beneath it reading, "He is our peace." It's little wonder that the Sermon on the Mount profoundly impacted the Indian activist, providing him with a model of selfless and peaceful resistance.

The result? Will Durant, the historian and philosopher, says this of Gandhi's esteem for the rabbi from Nazareth: "He did not mouth the name of Christ, but acted as if he accepted every word of the Sermon on the Mount. Not since St. Francis of Assisi has any life known to history been so marked by gentleness, disinterestedness, simplicity and forgiveness of enemies" (via RZIM).

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