Bible Quote by Mahatma Gandhi
““I hold that it is the duty of every cultured man or woman to read sympathetically the scriptures of the world. If we are to respect others' religions as we would have them to respect our own, a friendly study of the world's religions is a sacred duty.””
About This Quote
Source Speech: Address to the Inter-Religious Conference, 1938
Advocates empathetic study of all religions to foster mutual respect and understanding.
In simple terms: Read all faiths with empathy to respect others.
Key Takeaway
Practice respectful curiosity toward diverse beliefs.
Themes
tolerance
empathy
interfaith dialogue
respect
education
Mood
thoughtful
inspirational
Type
philosophical
ethical
When to use this quote
- interfaith workshops
- community discussions
- personal study
- educational curricula
Key Concepts
religious pluralism
ethical duty
cultural literacy
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you apply empathetic reading in daily interactions?
- What barriers exist to interfaith respect?
A Different Perspective
May be challenging when beliefs conflict deeply.
