Home   Contact   Gandhi/Jesus   Imagine Peace!   Olympic Truce   Shroud of Turin   Visitor's Space		A reported conversation between the Hindu leader Mohandas K. Gandhi and the former British Viceroy of India, Lord Irwin: Lord Irwin asked Gandhi what he thought would solve the problems between Great Britain and India. Gandhi picked up a Bible and opened it to the fifth chapter of Matthew and said: "When your country and mine shall get together on the teachings laid down by Christ in this Sermon on the Mount, we shall have solved the problems not only of our countries but those of the whole world." That sermon* speaks of: seeking spirituality, being mild-tempered, peaceable, merciful, a lover of righteousness condemns not only murder but being wrathful with others, condemns not just adultery but lustful thoughts as well speaks against irresponsible divorce actions It tells us: 'Love even those who dislike you, give to the needy, stop judging others unmercifully, treat others as you would like to be treated Matthew 5:1 Now when he saw the crowds, he went up on a mountainside and sat down. His disciples came to him, 2 and he began to teach them saying: 3 "Blessed are the poor in spirit,    for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4 Blessed are those who mourn,    for they will be comforted.  5 Blessed are the meek,    for they will inherit the earth. 6 Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness,    for they will be filled. 7 Blessed are the merciful,    for they will be shown mercy. 8 Blessed are the pure in heart,    for they will see God. 9 Blessed are the peacemakers,    for they will be called sons of God. 10 Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness,    for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. * Sermon on the Mount - Matthew: Chapters 5, 6, and 7		Click for Official Websites: 2006 Olympic Winter Games in Torino Official Website of the Olympic Movement