Please state their name and a short reason why.
2007-10-17 00:33:08 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ History
Every time this question gets asked - and it is fairly often asked here - there are always those who list jesus as their answer. How sad. In everyone person's life there are dozens and dozens of individuals, some who did have an influence on you (for example: a teacher at your school) and others (like the doctors or scientists who have saved lives) you may not know - yet out comes the character from the bible.
While Confucius may not be the "most influential person who ever lived" he still is very influential in Asia, and jesus is not.
One reason why Confucius is an influential is he loved learning and elevated teaching into a higher position.
2007-10-17 00:54:10 · answer #1 · answered by WMD 7 · 2⤊ 2⤋
The most influential person who ever lived (and I personally know) is my Mother.
The person who gave me life, carried me around for nine months, fed me, clothed me and gave me the best education she could afford at the time.
She has passed away, but I always believe she is the one who has helped me grow emotionally and mentally strong and taught me many things that are important in life.
2007-10-17 00:38:19 · answer #2 · answered by ChameleonGirl 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Thomas Edison. Electricity.
2007-10-17 00:38:56 · answer #3 · answered by jan c 4 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Ooooh hard one... I'd have to say one of the major prophets, incl. Jesus Christ, prophet Muhammed, or Moses.
Think about how many billions of people follow their teachings and their example. It's incredible how many people still continue to believe and act upon their sayings and beliefs.
2007-10-17 00:39:43 · answer #4 · answered by sartorialiste 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Jenna Jameson. My life is centered around sex. She is naturally my idol. She is so blunt and honest. She is raw and passionate. To be honest, I don't necessarily find her that attractive, either. I indulge in the sins and am ultimately comfortable with who I am, so therefor, am an influenced by individuals who are as well.
2007-10-17 00:42:42 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
Sai Baba of Shirdi (see www.saibaba.org). His teachings are simple yet profound. If you allow me some more names, Ramana Maharshi, Ramakrishna Paramahamsa, Sivananda, ....
2007-10-17 00:41:18 · answer #6 · answered by Swamy 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Johan Gutenberg is my favorite inventor; everyone has their favorite inventor, right? He invented the printing press and hello, mass media.
2007-10-17 00:38:45 · answer #7 · answered by tattoocandlehead 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Walt Disney because he created the first motion picture movies, the most well known theme park in the world, and he's just a truely inspirational guy!
2007-10-17 00:35:47 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
There isnt just one. We are all influential, but id have to agree with jesus, being it, if he did live!
2007-10-17 00:37:45 · answer #9 · answered by Smirnoffette! 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
it depends with each person!!!
for eg for a person who is hindu or jain jesus christ is not important(sorry)
for a person who is not intrested in physics edision is not important
so it depends on each persons personal interest
2007-10-17 00:43:46 · answer #10 · answered by raj1402 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋