Visionaries People with Heightened Spirituality: Political / Spiritual Leaders

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. “I have a dream… We hold these truths to be self-evident that all men are created equal.” Dr Martin Luther King Jr.

Mother Teresa of Calcutta Approaching God in Silence: “Before you speak, it is necessary for you to listen, for God speaks in the silence of the heart...”.” - Mother Teresa

Archbishop Desmond Tutu Archbishop Desmond Tutu speaks about the forgiveness and reconciliation needed for South Africa to heal from the impact of apartheid.

Mohandas Gandhi Disciple of Non-Violence: Father of Indian Independence He lived what he believed. “ To believe in something and not to live it, is dishonest.” Mahatma Gandhi

Dalai Lama of Tibet “I am often asked about my Buddhist religion. Most simply, it is the practice of compassion.” Dalai Lama

Pope John Paul II Pope John Paul II is the most traveled pope in the history of the papacy, having visited nearly every country in the world which would receive him. It is his custom to kiss the earth of each land he visits as soon as he puts his feet to that country.

Howard Thurman Howard Thurman is an African American Icon. He was a preacher; a mystic; a leader; a teacher. He was a mentor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. He is the co-founder of the Church for all Peoples in California.

Malcolm X “You can’t separate peace from freedom because no one can be at peace unless he has his freedom.” Malcolm X

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