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Ham (1901-1989) lived and died in 20th century Korea, when state power trampled on human dignity domestically and strong nations invaded and tormented weak nations internationally. Ham lived a life of continuous suffering and poverty due to injustice, but remained a soft and gentle person free from anger or resentment until the day he died. Ham insisted on two main principles: the road to freedom (socio-political democracy) and the road to love (tolerance of other religions). Ham was a civil rights activist when his country was ruled by dictatorial regimes (in both the North and South). Yet, as a maverick thinker, he tried his best to merge diverse religions and ideologies. In this paper I will examine Ham’s vibrant life and thought.