| The Bahá'í
approach to the problem of extreme poverty is based on the belief that economic problems
can be solved only through the application of spiritual principles. This approach suggests
that to adjust the economic relationships of society, man's character must first be
transformed. Until the actions of humankind promote justice above the satisfaction of
greed and readjusts the world's economies accordingly, the gap between the rich and the
poor will continue to widen, and the dream of sustainable economic growth, peace, and
prosperity must remain elusive. Sensitizing mankind to the vital role of spirituality in
solving economic problems including the realization of universal equitable access to
wealth and opportunity will, we are convinced, create a new impetus for change. . . . |
| -- Bahá'í International Community, Human Rights and Extreme
Poverty |
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