What person in your religious background or throughout history to you most identify with and why?
2006-11-19 08:54:10 · 11 answers · asked by Mav here! 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Barbara - how about a historical figure?
2006-11-19 08:58:09 · update #1
For me, it's Abigail Adams. Even back in 1776, she was fighting for equality for women in what was a fledgling country. Her letters to John Adams, one of my forebears, were sharp, enlightened, and never whiny or pleading. Here's a link, so anyone who doesn't know her can get an idea of who she was.
http://www.thelizlibrary.org/suffrage/abigail.htm
2006-11-19 09:17:10 · answer #1 · answered by ReeRee 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Umm, I'm a little embarrassed but I don't read historical stuff. I mean I remember people from school and the biography channel and history channel, I just don't follow them as a guide to my life. I'm too different from my family members as I took a different path (joined the Navy, and traveled) then they did.
So I'm totally my own unique weirdness.
Well, I remember the 2 commanments that Jesus gave us, but I don't identify being the son of GOD - I'm weird not crazy.
2006-11-19 17:08:58 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I dont really identify with anyone from my religious history ... but admire many
Helen Duncan is an inspiration .. she suffered for her cause and was a beautiful soul
she was scottish so i can identify there lol
but please read her story Mav xx
http://www.helenduncan.org.uk/
2006-11-19 17:02:37 · answer #3 · answered by Peace 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I like Martin Luther because he challenged the teachings of the church, and confronted them with Scripture. He changed the world and is a hero.
2006-11-19 17:37:03 · answer #4 · answered by :-) literary cappy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
in history? Gandhi. He led for liberation through peace, and tried (albeit unsuccesfully) to find unity between a people divided by religion.
2006-11-19 16:57:37 · answer #5 · answered by kent_shakespear 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've never identified with any which is probably related to my views as an agnostic.
Edit: I admire a few but I don't identify with them.
2006-11-19 16:57:12 · answer #6 · answered by genaddt 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Jacob. Because my life has always been a Weaseling Match with God.
2006-11-19 16:58:14 · answer #7 · answered by Minister 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Any Native American who stood up to the European " invaders " who took advantage of THE PEOPLE.
2006-11-19 17:07:54 · answer #8 · answered by Marvin R 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cool question. I most identify with... Garibaldi! Because he unified Italy then went straight back to his macaroni and his wife!
Nah, I dunno, I'd have to have a LOOOONG think about it!
Hope other people are more inspired!
2006-11-19 16:57:40 · answer #9 · answered by lady_s_hazy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Kwan Yin-I'd like to be like her.
2006-11-19 17:08:01 · answer #10 · answered by a_delphic_oracle 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋