Redefining and Reconstructing Religions: Evaluating Gandhi's Concept of Religions

Abstract

Gandhi believed in the unity of all religions, with Muslim Allah, the Christian God, and the Isvara of Hindus being one and the same. He opposed dogmatic, sectarian, and ritualistic religions and opposed institutionalized religion. Gandhi rationally interpreted Hindu religious scriptures and advocated for reinterpreting Buddhism, Christianity, and Islam. He believed that every living faith must have the power of rejuvenation to live. This paper aims to understand Gandhi's concept of religion and his views on reforming Indian and non-Indian religions.