Bonhoeffer Quote by Eric Metaxas
““In any case, he had long felt that Gandhi could provide some clues for him. Gandhi was not a Christian, but he lived in a community that endeavored to live by the teachings set forth in the Sermon on the Mount. Bonhoeffer wanted Christians to live that way. So he would travel to India to see it practiced by non-Christians.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Bonhoeffer: Pastor, Martyr, Prophet by Eric Metaxas, 2013
Bonhoeffer seeks guidance from Gandhi’s non‑Christian practice of Christian ethics, showing cross‑cultural moral inspiration.
In simple terms: He looks to Gandhi for moral clues despite religious differences.
Key Takeaway
Seek ethical models beyond your own tradition.
Themes
faith
ethics
cross‑cultural learning
Mood
reflective
inquisitive
Type
philosophical
educational
When to use this quote
- social activism
- theological study
- personal moral development
Key Concepts
moral philosophy
interfaith dialogue
Questions to Reflect On
- How can non‑Christian examples inform Christian practice?
- What challenges arise when borrowing ethics across cultures?
A Different Perspective
Gandhi’s context differs from Christian doctrine.
