Pioneers of Nonviolent Culture
Gandhi and Khan, both motivated by their individual values
and experiences to fight against the British Empire, came together to wage
colonial India's nonviolent freedom struggle. Gandhi, a hindu, and Khan,
a muslim, acted out of similar spiritual values and beliefs disproving that
religious ideals have no place to beget peace. What are the ideals, beliefs,
and philosophy behind their principle of nonviolence? What is the role of
religion in their self-reform and personal transformation process? While
many blame religion for the mounting problems in the world today, Gandhi
and Khan proved that the subtle powers of nonviolence that brought the mighty
British Empire down was a profound love for all creation and a strong sense
of moral righteousness.
Religion is not a prerequisite for any follower of nonviolence.
However, a deeper study of Gandhi and Khan can help us in our quest for
peace in two ways:
- Gain understanding of the role of world religions and spiritual beliefs,
in Gandhi and Khan's Transformation
- Illustrate religion can be the key to peace.
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