2006-11-25 16:02:03 · 9 answers · asked by KC0803 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
I suppose there is more than one way to interpret the question, and probably more than one acceptable answer. For example, when you say "most" does this imply popularity in terms of numbers of people who respect, or is this a measure of the level of the respect itself? If we address this in terms of the latter aspect, I have a good nomination:
King Bhumibol Adulyadej, Royal Monarch of Thailand
He is a modern king like no other, and has well-earned the respect, of his people, who indeed worship him. While it is technically against the law to speak against the king in Thailand, no one does. Everyone dreads that day of his demise, for they have come to trust him implicity with the leadership of their country.
He was born in the United States, and educated abroad, never expecting to become king. When his older brother died suddenly, Thailand called him back to be their king.
He is a modern king, who has produced recordings of his saxophone music, who has established a democratic government with a great deal of religious freedom and liberties to the people, and who visits the people in their own small communities around the country, dressing as they do, talking with them and asking for their ideas, and even working with them at times in their fields of labor. He has used his wealth to support many projects of benefit to the people.
Government scandals among the elected officials may come and go, but the king's well-respected position provides stability, in that none would desire, much less dare, to displease him, and all respect the wisdom of his leadership.
2006-11-25 16:33:13 · answer #1 · answered by AsiaWired 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Dalai Lama. He is admired for his peaceful insights
2006-11-25 16:05:41 · answer #2 · answered by DRAGON LADY 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Daisaku Ikeda - leader of the largest buddhist organization (Soka Gakkai) with the values of peace, culture and education.
2006-11-25 16:15:44 · answer #3 · answered by Sid S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tenzin Gyatso, The 14th Dalai Lama, for actually doing what other people pretend to do; spreading peace, kindness & goodwill.
;-)
2006-11-25 16:07:21 · answer #4 · answered by WikiJo 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the those that declare to delight in God have for sure no longer study the Bible. Edit: If I had to respond to, i might say Jesus. Son of god or no longer, whether he existed or no longer, he's a solid character and that i style of wish he did.
2016-12-13 14:21:21 · answer #5 · answered by medel 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All the countless UNNAMED people who do wonderful things for mankind wildlife & the environment :)
2006-11-25 16:39:06 · answer #6 · answered by ausblue 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
George Carlin, cuz he tells it like it is
2006-11-25 16:03:31 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
don't you know me?
2006-11-25 16:05:33 · answer #8 · answered by crystal and clover 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the christian church.
2006-11-25 16:03:49 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋