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Most Inspiring Person of 2007: Liviu Librescu

A Virginia Tech professor who died saving his students from a gunman is the winner of this year's award.

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From Chicken Soup for the Soul: Extraordinary Teens

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Randy Pausch: Why We Chose Him

Beliefnet's Most Inspiring Person of 2008 is Prof. Randy Pausch, whose "Last Lecture" inspired and transformed the lives of millions.

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St. Peter Claver (1581-1654)

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Liviu Librescu

Self-sacrificing professor at Virginia Tech

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Is Religion 'Built Upon Lies'?

Best-selling atheist Sam Harris and pro-religion blogger Andrew Sullivan debate God, faith, and fundamentalism.

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'World Trade Center': A Movie of 9/12

Oliver Stone's portrayal of a dramatic Ground Zero rescue shows the triumph of love amidst life's brokenness.

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Letting Go of Heavy Emotions

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Darth Vader's Karma

Life's complex web of cause and effect leads Anakin to the dark side, but he determines his ultimate destiny through free will.

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