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Mahatma Gandhi

I like your Christ, I do not like your Christians. Your Christians are so unlike your Christ.

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Gandhi is saying he admires the teachings and character of Jesus but is disappointed by the behavior of many Christians, which does not reflect those teachings. He points out a difference between the ideals of Christ and the actions of some people who follow him.

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