Are there religious figures you respect?

[Brian37]

I hate the word "respect". It is an abused word far too mean " don't briuse my ego" or "know your place". I use the word " value"..

I do value my species capability to be compassionate. I do value the likes of King and Carter, but not their claims that a god gives humans that capability.

Not even holding the "atheist" lable will determine if an individual will do good or bad. I value that which fosters non violence, economic stability for all classes, and equal treatment under the law.