The Bible has been the Magna Carta of the poor and of the oppressed. Votes: 2
I love the description of Gothic churches before the printed word, that they were the bibles of the poor. Votes: 2
The rosary was said every evening. I always liked that sentence about the medieval Churches, that they were the Bibles of the poor. The Church was my first book and I would think it is still my most important book. Votes: 2
There's a belief that you're supposed to be poor, and suffering, and show your humility. I just don't see the Bible that way. I see that God came and Jesus died so that we might live an abundant life and be a blessing to others. Votes: 2
The Hebrew Bible contains multiple provisions to ensure that no one would go hungry. The corners of the field, forgotten sheaves of grain, gleanings that drop from the hands of the gleaner, and small clusters of grapes left on the vine were to be given to the poor. Votes: 2
The bible informs us, compels us to care for the poor, to love the outcast, to serve the needy. Votes: 0
The Bible has been used as a way of making us accept our situation, and not to bring enlightenment to the poor. Votes: 0
Grandmother's knee is a wonderful place to learn about the Bible, ghosts, and even Santa Claus, but a mighty poor place to learn about history. Votes: 0
The Bible is worth all the other books which have ever been printed. Votes: 6 Patrick Henry
Once poverty is gone, we'll need to build museums to display its horrors to future generations. They'll wonder why poverty continued so long in human society - how a few people could live in luxury while billions dwelt in misery, deprivation and despair. Votes: 3 Muhammad Yunus