Christian Mission and Poverty

Chapter 7 Abolition and Liberation

But he who with a view to self-exaltation causes some with their domestic animals to labor immoderately, and with the moneys arising to him therefrom employs others in the luxuries of life, acts contrary to the gracious design of himwho is the true owner of the earth.

~ John Woolman

I can count on the fingers of one hand the number of times that I have heard a sermon on themeaning of religion, of Christianity, to the man who stands with his back against the wall. It is urgent that my meaning be crystal clear. Themasses of men live with their backs constantly against the wall. They are the poor, the disinherited, the dispossessed. What does our religion say to them?

~ Howard Thurman

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