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Heroes who have taken their inspiration from a higher calling.

Abdu'l-Bahá Picture of Abdu'l-Bahá Abdu'l-Bahá was the founder of the Bahai faith.
Abraham Picture of Abraham Abraham is considered the father of Judaism, Christianity and Islam.
Amy Carmichael Amy Carmichael Amy Carmichael  founded a mission in India where she served for 55 years.
Apostle Paul Picture of Apostle Paul Apostle Paul was an important influence on Christianity.
Archbishop Oscar Romero Archbishop Oscar Romero Archbishop Oscar Romero was a passionate voice of hope, peace and justice in war-torn El Salvador.
Augustine Tolton Photo provided by publisher Ignatius Press shows the Rev. Augustine Tolton, the first black Roman Ca Augustine Tolton: Black Priest's Story Unknown to Many was the first black Catholic priest in the United States.
Bahá'u'lláh Bahá'u'lláh Bahá'u'lláh believes in the importance of meditation and prayer...
Billy Graham Picture of Billy Graham Billy Graham was an evangelical Christian who inspired people of all faiths around the world.
Brigham Young Picture of Brigham Young Brigham Young is the founder of the Church of Latter Day Saints.
Buddha Picture of Buddha Buddha : Siddartha Gautama founded Buddhism.
C.S. Lewis Picture of C.S. Lewis C.S. Lewis left a legacy that will last forever, through his books, but also thanks to his rich love.
Cheikh Ahmadou Bamba Mbacké Cheikh Ahmadou Bamba, the founder of Muridism. Cheikh Ahmadou Bamba Mbacké was a beloved Senegalese spiritual leader and guide.
Clare of Assisi Picture of Clare of Assisi Clare of Assisi founded the community of the Poor Clares.
Clark and Melinda Vaughn Melinda and Clark with an orphan (http://www.forhischildren-ecuador.org/fhcmain.php?pg=08) Clark and Melinda Vaughn founded For His Children to care for abandoned children in Ecuador.
Clive Staples Lewis Picture of Clive Staples Lewis "You don't have a soul. You are a Soul. You have a body." C.S. Lewis
Corrie Ten Boom amazon.com Corrie Ten Boom risked her life to help hundreds of Jews escape during WWII.
David Picture of David David of the Old Testament was a loyal servant of God.
David Livingstone Picture of David Livingstone David Livingstone was committed to his goal of finding a river into the heart of Africa to thwart the slave trade.
Dietrich Bonhoeffer Picture of Dietrich Bonhoeffer Dietrich Bonhoeffer was a German pastor and martyr of the Holocaust.
Dom Hélder Câmara Picture of Dom Hélder Câmara Dom Hélder Câmara was the saintly Archbishop of Olinda and Recife, Brazil.
Enoch God took Enoch<br> Illustrated by Gerard Hoet (1648-1733)<>http://www.mythfolklore.net Enoch was so faithful according to the Bible that God summoned him to heaven.
Eric Liddell This is a portrait of Eric Liddell <br> (http://www.dcn.ed.ac.uk/ecno/eric.jpg) Eric Liddell was an Olympic champion who held fast to his Christian beliefs.
Esther Picture of Esther Esther inspires us with her courage, determination, and loyalty to her people and her God.
Esther Picture of Esther Some qualities Esther has are: bravery, humility and she was very caring.
Fateme image from: Sahebozzaman Islamic Center Of Atlanta Fateme was the prophet Mohammad's daughter and a leader to the people.
Father Joseph De Veuster Father Damien circa 1863 Father Joseph DeVeuster selflessly helped the leprosy patients in Moloka'i.
George Washington Carver George Washington Carver George Washington Carver overcame incredible obstacles through his belief in God to become a world renowned scientist.
Gladys Aylward Gladys Aylward with one of her children Gladys Aylward led 100 orphaned Chinese children to safety during the Second Sino-Japanese War.
Harriet Tubman Harriet Tubman Harriet Tubman organized the Underground Railroad and helped lead slaves to freedom.
Immaculee Ilibagiza Immaculee Ilibagiza Immaculee Ilibagiza demonstrates the power of forgiveness.
James Yee Picture of James Yee James Yee promotes diversity, tolerance and religious freedom.
Jean Vanier Picture of Jean Vanier Jean Vanier has founded loving communities for the developmentally disabled and those who assist them.
Jesus Christ Picture of Jesus Christ Jesus Christ was a prophet and is venerated as the Son of God in the Christian religion.
Joan of Arc Picture of Joan of Arc Joan of Arc followed her faith and died for the country she loved.
John Bunyan John Bunyan (Wikipedia) John Bunyan wrote The Pilgrim's Progress, a higly influential book in Christianity.
Joseph Joseph Joseph was a servant of God who rose from slavery to being a powerful leader in Egypt.
Joseph Smith <a href=http://josephsmithconferenceloc.byu.edu/Images/JosephSmith.jpg>Joseph Smith</a> Joseph Smith is the founder of the Church of Latter Day Saints.
Josh Vander Vies Josh Vander Vies (athletesfirst.com) Josh Vander Vies: born without arms or legs, this handsome, funny, warm young man has created an almost limitless life for himself.
Judah Maccabee <a href=http://www.christmas-treasures.com/duncan_royale/duncan/SantaIII/judah.jpg>Judah</a href> Judah Maccabee led the struggle to keep Jewish culture and heritage alive.
Kateri Tekakwitha Kateri Tekakwitha (http://conservation.catholic.org/kateri.htm) Kateri Tekakwitha is a Roman Catholic saint of the Algonquin-Mohawk tribe.
Krishna Picture of Krishna Krishna is one of the most beloved figures in the Hindu religion.
Lao-tzu Lao-tzu (http://image.baidu.com) Lao-tzu is the founder of Taoism.
Lillian Trasher Lillian Hunt Trasher (http://www.agts.edu/partners/pillars_of_faith.html ()) Lillian Trasher founded the first orphanage in Egypt and was called the Nile Mother of Egypt.
Lottie Moon Lottie Moon Lottie Moon was an early missionary who lived and worked in China for 40 years.
Martin Luther Luther at age 46 (www.wikipedia.org) Martin Luther is the founder of the Christian Reformation and Protestanism.
Mary Baker Eddy Picture of Mary Baker Eddy Mary Baker Eddy was an American author and the founder of the religious denomination known as Christian Science.
Mona Mahmudnizhad Picture of Mona Mahmudnizhad Mona Mahmudnizhad was a young Iranian of the Bahá'í faith, who was sentenced to death by hanging for her religious belief.
Moses Picture of Moses Moses led the Jews from slavery and gave them religious laws.
Moses ben Maimon Old hand-drawn sketch of Maimonides <br> (http://www.jewishworldreview.com<br>/0105/maimonides_vatic Moses ben Maimon  is one of the great Jewish writers and thinkers.
Muhammad the Prophet Picture of Muhammad the Prophet Muhammad the Prophet is the religious leader of Islam.
Native American Spirituality Picture of Native American Spirituality Native American Spirituality comes in myriad forms.
Nick Vujicic Picture of Nick Vujicic "It's a lie to think you're not good enough. It's a lie to think you're not worth anything."
Polycarp Polycarp Polycarp was an important early father of the Christian church.
Pope Francis Picture of Pope Francis "We need to include the excluded and preach peace." Pope Francis
Pope John Paul II Picture of Pope John Paul II Pope John Paul II was the head of The Roman Catholic Apostolic Church.
Quadi Azam Muhammad Ali Jinah Picture of Quadi Azam Muhammad Ali Jinah
Regina Jonas Regina Jonas - only existing photograph<br> (http://www.smcm.edu/users/<br>kvonkellenbach/images/jon Regina Jonas was the first woman ever to be ordained as a rabbi.
Rev. James Reeb Picture of Rev. James Reeb Rev. James Reeb worked for equal rights for all.
Reverend John Harper Rev. John Harper and Nana (www.encyclopedia-titanica.org/images/jharper.jpg) Reverend John Harper was a pastor who died trying to save others on the Titanic.
Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini wiki Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini became the first American citizen to be canonized.
Serigne Saliou Mbacké <a href=http://www.daaramouride.asso.ulaval.ca/album/Photo%20070.jpg>Serigne Saliou Mbacke</a> Serigne Saliou Mbacké is the son of Amadou Bamba, founder of Senegal's Mouride branch of Islam which focuses on peace and good works.
Shri Yogeshwarji Shri Yogeshwarji Shri Yogeshwarji  was a poet and spiritual leader .
Siddhartha Gautama [Buddha] Buddha Siddhartha Gautama [Buddha] was a Hindo prince who founded the religion of Buddhism.
Simone Campbell Picture of Simone Campbell Simone Campbell is a Catholic nun and the executive director of NETWORK, a national social justice lobby.
Sister Margaret Scheetz Poster for the movie Sister Margaret Scheetz founded Beatitude House for homeless women and children.
Susanna Wesley Picture of Susanna Wesley Susanna Wesley is known as the Mother of Methodism.
Swami Vivekananda Swami Vivekananda<br>Photo from Library of Congress Swami Vivekananda was a Vedanta sage, prophet and teacher.
Tenzin Gyatso, the 14th Dalai Lama Picture of Tenzin Gyatso, the 14th Dalai Lama Dalai Lama, Tenzin Gyatso, lives in exile so he can freely advocate for the Tibetan people.
The Buddha Picture of The Buddha The Buddha has inspired the world, including me, through his life story and character
The Stermers The Stermer Family (National Geographic) The Stermers were a family who made it through the Holocaust together through cunning and perseverance.
Vanessa Guillen Picture of Vanessa Guillen
William Tyndale (http://www.thereligionnetwork.com/IMAGES/PAINTINGS/tyndale-1.jpg) Tyndale's English translation of the Bible from Hebrew and Greek was the foundation of the English Old and New Testament.
William Wilberforce William Wilberforce (MSN Encarta) William Wilberforce was influential in the abolition of the slave trade and of slavery in the British Empire
Zoroaster (http://www-leland.stanford.edu/group/zoroastrians/images/farohar.gif) Zoroaster founded Zoroasterianism, the world's oldest revealed religion that believes in one God.
 
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