Posted on 12/04/2014 3:32:15 PM PST by NYer
Gandhi was pro Nazi but that is OK because the Nazis were anti British.
He slept naked with 9 year old girls but it was OK because he was testing himself.
I wanted to become a nun after I saw the movie, but you’re right.
Gandhi was a fraud.
The purpose of the list is to appeal to those who have fallen away. The Song of Bernadette is an obviously religious film that would probably remain in its shrink wrap. Remember, this list is compiled by one who is a former atheist, seeking 'secular' films that convey a positive message.
Muslims
One of the Gandhi’s major strategies, first in South Africa and then in India, was uniting Muslims and Hindus to work together in opposition to British imperialism. In 1919–22 he won strong Muslim support for his leadership in the Khilafat Movement to support the historic Ottoman Caliphate. By 1924, that Muslim support had largely evaporated.[165][166]
Jews
In 1931, he suggested that while he could understand the desire of European Jews to emigrate to Palestine, he opposed any movement that supported British colonialism or violence. Muslims throughout India and the Middle East strongly opposed the Zionist plan for a Jewish state in Palestine, and Gandhi (and Congress) supported the Muslims in this regard. By the 1930s all major political groups in India opposed a Jewish state in Palestine.[167]
This led to discussions concerning the persecution of the Jews in Germany and the emigration of Jews from Europe to Palestine, which Gandhi framed through the lens of Satyagraha.[168][169] In 1937, Gandhi discussed Zionism with his close Jewish friend Hermann Kallenbach.[170] He said Zionism was not the right answer to the Jewish problem[171] and instead recommended Satyagraha. Gandhi thought the Zionists in Palestine represented European imperialism and used violence to achieve their goals; he argued that “the Jews should disclaim any intention of realizing their aspiration under the protection of arms and should rely wholly on the goodwill of Arabs. No exception can possibly be taken to the natural desire of the Jews to found a home in Palestine. But they must wait for its fulfillment till Arab opinion is ripe for it.”[168] In 1938, Gandhi stated that his “sympathies are all with the Jews. I have known them intimately in South Africa. Some of them became life-long companions.” Philosopher Martin Buber was highly critical of Gandhi’s approach and in 1939 wrote an open letter to him on the subject. Gandhi reiterated his stance on the use of Satyagraha in Palestine in 1947.[172]
Source: wikipedia
There’s more, but this is a big chunk of space...
It’s inspirational. How does that not speak to those who have fallen away?
I hope you don’t mind me asking, but what particular aspect of the movie inspired you? Even if it was only temporary.
Then, Henry Poole is Here would be a perfect movie for that.
LOL I wanted to be a nun after watching “The Trouble With Angels” staring Haley Mills.
Were you baptized? If so, you are a Catholic.
He also said that 250,000 Jews should commit suicide to protest the treatment they’re getting in Germany.
The Trouble With Angels was a good one. It was on TCM just recently.
Don’t forget The Keys of the Kingdom. I know it’s obviously a religious movie, but it wouldn’t stay in the shrink wrap for long. It’s very inspirational.
Honestly, no one has suggested yet that Francis view all 10 of these?
Ryan’s Daughter.
Because any reason to watch it again is good enough.
Many are not “fallen away” - they’ve come to the Savior, have eternal life and are now part of the Body and Bride of Christ.
A movie just ain’t nothin’ to compare to real glory.
A Christian would be excited that anyone has come to Christ and now has eternal life. The angels are certainly rejoicing at each one.
haha
Thanks for sharing ‘the rest’ of Gandhi. Tsk tsk.
The 1966 version, starring Paul Scofield, of “A Man For All Seasons” is another great film which demonstrates a man’s courage of conviction at the price of everything he valued on earth: his family; home; friends; livelihood, and more, all for the same of his conscience. An inspiration!
You're one of those rabid Catholics I was talking about. The rituals of your church mean nothing to non-Catholics, and I am not now and never will be a Catholic.
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