People of Faith
On the cross, the human in Jesus Christ cried 'Lord why hast thou forsaken me? The Divine in Christ uttered the immortal words 'Father Forgive them, for they know not what they do.'
The life of Christ was a heroic demonstration of his faith in God. Incarnating in a world beset by materialism, hypocrisy and cruelty, his faith allowed a new message and new gospel to be shared with the world. At times Christ was tempted with the earthly power and prosperity, but, he chose the most difficult path, which helped humanity the most.
Martin Luther King maintained steadfast faith that by appealing to man's higher nature, America would be transformed from a society bedeviled by racism. When many were tempted by violent resistance, King maintained faith in a non-violent approach.
Widely revered for his strength and wisdom in opposing apartheid, Mandela also helped to ensure a peaceful transition to democracy.
Abraham Lincoln - Lincoln is remembered as one of America's greatest president's but few people had as many set backs as Lincoln. He always maintained faith which allowed him to succeed. He strived to keep America together and ushered in a new policy of freedom for former slaves.
It was remarkable that a fourteen year old, uneducated peasant girl rose to shape a nation and become a King maker. Joan always maintained faith in her heavenly visions and prompting. Executed at the stake, she became a powerful symbol for simple faith
Mother Teresa's life revolved around faith. It was a faith that God resided in all human beings from the lowest street beggar to someone dying in obscurity.
The penniless sannyasin sailed from India to America having never left India before. Despite his material poverty he became the symbol of the world parliament of religions 1893 in Chicago, with his clarion call for religious unity. Many orthodox (Hindu) Vivekananda helped to give faith to a new generation of Indians
To die with a philosopher's equanimity may be easy in theory, but, Socrates died for his faith in truth, liberty and faith to yourself.
Had faith in principles of ahimsa (non-violence) and religious tolerance. Strove to campaign for an independent India.
A person of great faith. Prior to becoming the first Polish pope, he lived through two very difficult occupations - first the Nazi occupation and then Communist rule. Maintained great faith in sanctity of human life.
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