By Razan Azzarkani, ONE Faith Outreach and Mobilization Intern Spiritual leaders have always been at the forefront of social justice issues. Check out these quotes from faith leaders on fighting poverty, practicing compassion, and working towards creating a more equitable world! Abdu’l-Baha (Baha’i Faith) “Hearts must be so cemented together, love must become so dominant that the rich shall most willingly extend assistance to the poor and take steps to establish these economic adjustments permanently.” Abdul Baha; Photo credit: Wikimedia Commons ...
On the eve of Christmas, looking over the hills, down into the city, a fog is rising over the town of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. That fog, rising up from the dust of the roads and smoke off the charcoal fires, tells you January 7th is quickly approaching. It means that Christmas is just over the horizon.