Mahatma Gandhi Quotes

Christians are nonviolent not, therefore, because we believe that nonviolence is a strategy to rid the world of war, but because nonviolence is constitutive of what it means to be a disciple to Jesus.

Jesus moved in a very poor world. People were seeking their own solutions. Many were helped - not that Jesus was helping - they were helped. And Jesus says again and again: "It is your faith that has healed you." When you have faith, compassion can pour into you. When you have faith, you are open to compassion.

Some of the best people that ever lived have been as destitute as I am; and if you are a Christian, you ought not to consider poverty a crime.

Politics draws lines between people; in contrast, Jesus' love cuts across those lines and dispenses grace. That does not mean, of course, that Christians should not involve themselves in politics. It simply means that as we do so we must not let the rules of power displace the command to love.

A Christian is someone who shares the sufferings of God in the world.

Show yourself a Christian by suffering without murmuring. In patience possess your soul - they lose nothing who gain Christ.

I have a great faith in God and Jesus.

No one can take Jesus away from me. There's no doubt there was a historical figure of tremendous importance, with enormous notions. Such as peace.

Jesus is the inspiration for anyone to go the distance.

Non-violence is the article of faith.

The more I have read the Bible and studied the life of Jesus, the more I have become convinced that Christianity spreads best not through force but through fascination.

I love Jesus.

I think it's also important for people to really see that your identity doesn't come just from what you do but who you are. My relationship with Jesus Christ is the most important thing to me. Because of that, I don't have to change whether I am one of the most popular guys in football.

I love Jesus Christ. I am a Christian... I cry when I see injustice, children dying of hunger.

You can be a follower of Jesus and not necessarily be a Christian.

In my opinion, Jesus is God's attempt to reach man. But while I believe Jesus is the way to God, it makes no sense to hate people who disagree.

As I lay so sick on my bed, from Christmas till March, I was always praying for poor ole master. 'Pears like I didn't do nothing but pray for ole master. 'Oh, Lord, convert ole master;' 'Oh, dear Lord, change dat man's heart, and make him a Christian.'

We focus, in some ways, on how to disengage Jesus and the Bible from everything people know about Christianity as a religion.

The most powerful idea that's entered the world in the last few thousand years - the idea of grace - is the reason I would like to be a Christian.

People define Christianity differently. I think a large portion of our population are Christians, they're not all growing in their faith, they're not all active, but I believe that a lot of people believe in Jesus and believe that he is their Lord and Savior.

Christians should be ready for a change because Jesus was the greatest changer in history.

Even if you're not Christian, just from being in our culture you know Jesus and resurrection and redemption.

I like Jesus, I mean, I think he was a good guy.

My religion is based on truth and non-violence. Truth is my God. Non-violence is the means of realising Him.

I see in Jesus matchless charms. I see in Him everything to be desired by the children of men.