Quote by Mahatma Gandhi

You Christians look after a document containing enough dynamite to blow all civilisation to pieces, turn the world upside down and bring peace to a battle-torn planet. But you treat it as though it is nothing more than a piece of literature.

You Christians look after a document containing enough dynam

Summary

This quote criticizes Christians for possessing the Bible, which is compared metaphorically to dynamite, with the potential to positively transform society and bring peace. The quote suggests that Christians, instead of harnessing its explosive power and taking its message seriously, trivialize it by treating it merely as a piece of literature, undervaluing its potential impact on the world. Overall, it calls for Christians to recognize the transformative power of the Bible and act upon its teachings.

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Peace Christianity Bible

By Mahatma Gandhi

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