Categorias: Todos - christianity - inspiration

por Keiandra Lashae 12 anos atrás

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Prospectus

The influence of prominent figures like Tolstoy and Gandhi on the promotion of non-violence and Christian values has been profound. Tolstoy's dedication to Christian love and his critique of societal norms, particularly the church'

Prospectus

Prospectus

Tolstoy & inspiration

Gandhi established a commune in South Africa b/c of Tolstoy (Tolstoy Farm)
non-violence ideas caught Gandhi's attention

Tolstoy & christianity

took limited steps to increase standard of living of those around him
used intellect and faith to battle the forces of wealth and power
confronted issues of the day & was successful in becoming a model
advocated non-violence and pacifism
mission was to reform the world in the light of Christian love
criticized church for engaging in warfare, class bias in policing citizens, made aristocrats rich at expense of serfs
did not believe church's interpretation of the bible
quest for the "ultimate truth"

king & christianity

inspiration
Howard Thurman: author of the social gospel volume "Jesus and the Disinherited"
inspired by Benjamin Mays: college president of Morehouse at time
belonged to strong baptist family
Subtopic
wanted nothing to do with ministery in his younger years
Baptist heritage
wanted it to be well known that he was a Baptist preacher