Conservatives, Liberals, and the Fight for America's Future (Ebook Shorts)
There is a war going on in our nation's political discourse.
Polarizing labels--left/right, Republican/Democrat, young/old,
rich/poor, traditional/progressive--define and divide us. And in
the process we've lost a vision for the common good.
Jim Wallis believes our life together can be better. And he thinks
both conservatives and liberals have something to offer in finding
answers to today's complex problems. Personal responsibility and
social responsibility are equally important: we must make good
individual choices and also care for our neighbors. Wallis explores
the role government can play in promoting the good of society,
showing how its balanced presence can make a difference in the
lives of the poor and vulnerable, and he offers hope for a more
respectful conversation. He suggests making "Ten Personal Decisions
for the Common Good" as you envision a more hopeful future.
This is a selection from The (Un)Common Good: How the Gospel
Brings Hope to a World Divided.
From the Back Cover
Finding Common Ground for the Common Good
There is a war going on in our nation's political discourse.
Polarizing labels--left/right, Republican/Democrat, young/old,
rich/poor, traditional/progressive--define and divide us. And in
the process we've lost a vision for the common good.
Jim Wallis believes our life together can be better. And he thinks
both conservatives and liberals have something to offer in finding
answers to today's complex problems. Personal responsibility and
social responsibility are equally important: we must make good
individual choices and also care for our neighbors. Wallis explores
the role government can play in promoting the good of society,
showing how its balanced presence can make a difference in the
lives of the poor and vulnerable, and he offers hope for a more
respectful conversation. He suggests making "Ten Personal Decisions
for the Common Good" as you envision a more hopeful future.
This is a selection from The (Un)Common Good: How the Gospel
Brings Hope to a World Divided.
Product Details
- Title : Conservatives, Liberals, and the Fight for America's Future (Ebook Shorts)
- Author: Wallis, Jim
- Publisher: Brazos Press
- Publication Date: 2013
- ISBN: 9781441245960
Jim Wallis is president and founder of Sojourners and editor in chief of Sojourners magazine. He is a best-selling author, public theologian, nationally known preacher, social activist, and international commentator on ethics and public life. Wallis has written ten books and is a frequent speaker in the United States and abroad. He has written for major newspapers and appears on CNN, MSNBC, and Fox News. He is married to Joy Carroll, is the father of Luke and Jack, and is a Little League baseball coach.