1. Jesus Christ Founder
of Christianity, a worldwide religion that has influenced the world for
over 2000 years. His philosophy of love and acceptance was radically
new in a world that frequently feared God. Jesus made God approachable.
"Love thy neighbor as yourself" was a moral philosophy that preached
equal acceptance for all. Jesus is credited with addressing the
hypocrisy that existed within the early Common Era Jewish leadership,
where attention to the rule of law had often superceded intention.
2. Isaac Newton Scientist
who summarized all of the findings of all great scientists before him,
such as Galileo, Copernicus, Kepler, and Tyco Brahe. The author of the
revolutionary work, Principia, he is also credited with developing
differential calculus. In addition, he wrote about optics and
gravitation. Newton's "clockwork" metaphor of the universe influenced
science for over 200 years. As the Master of the Mint (Secretary of
Treasury) in England, he set in motion how capitalism was to operate at
the national level.
3. Muhammad Founder
of the Islamic faith, but also a military and political leader.
Mohammed revised the social, economic and political life of a large area
of the Middle East and North Africa, eliminating practices like female
infanticide, and creating new rights to property and autonomy for women.
He received and transmitted the Koran, the holy book of Islam. Muslims
view him not as the creator of a new religion, but as the restorer of
the original, uncorrupted monotheistic faith of Adam, Abraham, and
others. He was influential in setting up the just society that would be
moral in the eyes of Allah (Arabic for the God).
4. Buddha Founder
of Buddhism, an Eastern religion that focused on man's relationship
with the self. He was born to a life of privilege and protection, but
soon discovered that life also included suffering. He left his easy
life, and tried to understand the nature of suffering and happiness.
Through years of trial, he discovered that present-minded contemplation
and sincere meditation were the keys to enlightenment. Buddha spent the
reminder of his days sharing his discovery with followers and foes
alike.
5. Confucius Founder of the religion or philosophy by the same name, he sought to bring order and reason to human society. Through his writings and example, he created a set of social conventions whereby the society and the people worked in harmony to give order and meaning to the world.
6. St. Paul Persecutor
of Christians who nevertheless was converted "on the road to Damascus"
and became an ardent Christian and the most influential Christians after
Jesus. St. Paul wrote many Epistles in the New Testament and set forth
what it was to be a Christian. His writings are still cited today as an
authority for Christian behavior and belief.
7. Ts'ai Lun Inventor
of paper. Civilization as we know it would not exist without the
ability to write down what has occurred, to have a record for all to
view and acknowledge. First manufactured sometime between 100 and 150
AD, paper slowly spread among nations.
8. Johann Gutenberg Inventor
of the printing press. Gutenberg took Ts'ai Lun's invention to the next
level. His invention of the press made literacy and education possible
for everyone because they could access writings that had once been too
expensive or too rare for the common man or woman. The first printed
book published was the King James Bible.
9. Christopher Columbus
Explorer
who set in motion a series of events that would change the world
forever. He made the North and South American continents available for
exploration. Although some have argued that the Vikings actually arrived
in the New World 400 years earlier, it was Columbus who provided the
information for further exploration and settlement. As is the case with
many influential people, his actions were not entirely benign - Columbus
is also responsible for the spread of deadly infections to the
indigenous people of the Americas, and marked the beginning of the end
for many tribal groups who would fall to the invading European nations.
10. Albert Einstein Developer
of the theories of special and general relativity, which changed the
way scientists see our world. In 1950 he published five landmark
scientific papers, any one of which would have been considered an
astounding work of original science. Together, they represented a whole
new view of the universe, physics and mathematics. He also had a hand in
creating the science of quantum mechanics.
This is why Jesus Christ is the Greatest Man and number 1 among the 10 most important people in history.
Only 3 years in ministry on earth, he has the highest number of worshippers all over the world.
Had no Facebook or Twitter account yet he has the highest number of followers.
He gave his life as ransom to redeem humanity and loves all and sundry... The Hindu, Muslim, Atheistan, Sikhistan, Buddhist Taoists/Confucianists etc
Who then is Jesus?
*In chemistry,*
He turned water to wine.
*In biology,*
He was born without the normal conception;
*In physics,*
He disapproved the law of gravity when He ascended into heaven;
*In economics,*
He disapproved the law of
diminishing return by feeding 5000 men with
two fishes & 5 loaves of bread;
*In medicine,*
He cured the sick and the blind without administering a single dose of drugs;
*In history,*
He is the beginning and the end;
*In government,*
He said that He shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Prince of Peace;
*In religion,*
He said no one comes to the Father except through Him;
*So, Who is He? He is Jesus!*
The Greatest Man in History
Jesus had no servants,
yet they called Him Master.
Had no degree,
yet they called Him Teacher.
Had no medicines,
yet they called Him Healer.
He had no army,
yet kings feared Him.
He won no military battles,
yet He conquered the world.
He committed no crime,
yet they crucified Him.
He was buried in a tomb,
yet He lives today.
I feel honoured to serve such a Leader who loves us.
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