Access Dan Groody’s article “Images of Mercy, Icons of Justice” from Globalization, Spirituality and Justice. Read 154-159 and answer the following in several complete, thoughtful sentences.
1. Historical Context
a. Answer this question last (you will have more complete information).
What were the injustices that Gandhi confronted in his culture?
2. Foundational Religious Experience
a. After the humiliating experience on the train, why do you suppose Gandhi chose the way of non-violence in fighting for human rights?
3. Major Metaphor: Friendship
a. Given Gandhi’s idea of friend, what do you think he would think of contemporary “friending” on FB?
4. Operative Theology
a. Gandhi possessed a deep and rich operative theology. Choose one (i.e. prayer, self-denial) and briefly explain how it helped him grow in faith.
5. Core Contribution
a. Briefly describe the Legacy of Mohandas Gandhi.
