Mastering “Gandhi was a good man who used his Hindu and religious beliefs in a brilliant way” To what extent do you agree with this statement? Some people loved Gandhi and prayed for him every day. However‚ some had a huge grudge against him – hating him and everything he did. Good or bad‚ Gandhi had his fair share of haters in his lifetime‚ and still does to this day… A Hindu belief that Gandhi used was one named an eye for an eye. This was a belief where Gandhi had showed people that everyone
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there are several historical leaders such as Mahatma Gandhi‚ Thomas Jefferson‚ and Christopher Columbus that have had an impact on America politically‚ historically‚ and socially. When society thinks of these individuals the first thought that comes to their mind is prostive. Gandhi was a social activist that promoted non-violent principles and
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EMPLOYMENT GUARANTEE PROGRAM: The national rural employment guarantee program is considered to be one of the most powerful initiatives undertaken by the government for transformation of rural livelihood improvement in India. “The Mahatma Gandhi National rural employment guarantee act aims to enhance the livelihood security of people in rural areas by guaranteeing hundred days of wage-employment in a financial year to a rural household whose adult members volunteer to do unskilled manual
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displaying peaceful protests‚ and which these protests turned into success. Courage has always been part of history through the protest of Gandhi‚ Martin Luther King Jr‚ and Nelson Mandela which lead to a better world for these courageous people. First example of a courageous person who choose to face their conflict with a more peaceful resolution is Gandhi. Gandhi faced nearly impossible odds when he took a stance on the Britain Army who were in his home country of India which in the time was under
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The seventh-largest country by area‚ the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people‚ and the world’s largest democracy‚ is India. India as a nation‚ perhaps the oldest. The first documented evidence of India’s civilization dates back to Indus Valley Civilization. Since then it expanded gradually to various parts of the sub-continent. The Indian subcontinent was identified with its commercial and cultural wealth for much of its long history. Gradually annexed by and brought under the
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Gandhi‚ King‚ and Mandela: What Made Non-Violence Work? All through history governments and empires have been overthrown or defeated primarily by the violence of those who oppose them. This violence was usually successful however‚ there have been several situations‚ when violence failed‚ that protesters have had to turn to other methods. Non-violent protesting never seemed to be the right course of action until the ideology of Mohandas Gandhi spread and influenced successful protests across the
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Palm Sunday Sermon on Mohandas Karamchand. Gandhi by Martin L. King Jr. In the Sermon on Mohandas Karamchand‚ there were several points of interfaith dialogue such as humility‚ hospitality‚ empathy and commitment. According to what Jesus said‚ "I have other sheep that is not of this fold." Gandhi was the other sheep of the modern world who was not a member of the Christian church‚ but his love and understanding goodwill in his heart led to achieving for his people the liberation of exploitation
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the social movement can reach out to. It is also important to note that‚ some leaders of social movements prefer a violent approach‚ while others prefer a nonviolent approach. An example of a leader utilizing a specific type of approach is Mohandas Gandhi‚ who implemented nonviolent strategy. Nonviolent strategies can be based on different ideals depending on the belief a person holds. The reasoning and methods to form a social movement is very complex. Charles
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1. Abraham Lincoln - Abraham Lincoln was the 16th president of the United States. He preserved the Union during the U.S. Civil War and brought about the emancipation of slaves. 2. Martin Luther King- Martin Luther King Jr. was an American Baptist minister and activist who was a leader in the Civil Rights Movement. He is best known for his role in the advancement of civil rights using nonviolent civil disobedience based on his Christian beliefs. 3. Confucius- Confucius was a Chinese teacher‚ editor
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The Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA is a program that was unanimously approved by the Indian Parliament and political parties of all hues supported the efforts of the government to reduce the rural distress through this program. The program emerged to address the issue of providing additional wage employment income‚ malnutrition‚ hunger‚ abject poverty and distress migration but this approach to social protection has gained momentum and global attention in the context
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