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9781565842045 English 1565842049 From the bestselling author of God's Politics, a seminal call to reintegrate politics and spirituality. Jim Wallis's classic The Soul of Politics, originally published by The New Press in 1994, has sold 60,000 copies to date and has been widely praised for its prescience and passion. In fact, no issue has become more topical or polarizing in the United States than the intersection of religion and politics, with the country seemingly irreconcilably split between the "religious right" and the "secular left." In this "dynamic, hopeful" (The Nation) book, Wallis, the nationally known activist, preacher, and editor of Sojourners magazine, shows why both the traditional liberal and conservative visions are inadequate to the challenge before us, and outlines instead a new political morality combining social justice with individual responsibility. Arguing that we need to look beyond the traditional corridors of power to find the resources for a political movement that will foster true democracy--emphasizing compassion, community, racial reconciliation, gender equality, justice, imagination, and joy--The Soul of Politics "speaks to how all Americans--not just churchgoers--need to take personal responsibility for change rather than rely on politicians" (Cleveland Plain Dealer)., Jim Wallis's classic The Soul of Politics , originally published by The New Press in 1994 and now available in a new hardcover edition, has sold 60,000 copies to date and has been widely praised for its prescience and passion. In fact, no issue has become more topical or polarizing in the United States than the intersection of religion and politics, with the country seemingly irreconcilably split between the "religious right" and the "secular left." In this "dynamic, hopeful" ( The Nation ) book, Wallis, the nationally known activist, preacher, and editor of Sojourners magazine, shows why both the traditional liberal and conservative visions are inadequate to the challenge before us, and outlines instead a new political morality combining social justice with individual responsibility. Arguing that we need to look beyond the traditional corridors of power to find the resources for a political movement that will foster true democracy--emphasizing compassion, community, racial reconciliation, gender equality, justice, imagination, and joy-- The Soul of Politics "speaks to how all Americans--not just churchgoers--need to take personal responsibility for change rather than rely on politicians" ( Cleveland Plain Dealer )., This work responds to the signs of cultural breakdown and political impasse with a resounding and highly moving call to reintegrate politics and spirituality. In a work of passionate conviction, Jim Wallis, the nationally known political activist, preacher and editor of Soujourners magazines, shows why both liberal and conservative visions are inadequate to the challenge before us, and argues for a new political morality combining social justice with personal responsibility. shadow of the capital go to bed to the sound of gunfire, Wallis roots his appeal in the specifics of daily struggle and transformation around the world. He relates stories of gang members in Los Angeles working to break the cycle of violence, young people in South Africa risking their lives to build a new democracy, peasants in Central America and the Philippines bringing their faith to bear against the oppression around them, and grassroots groups across America who are joining spirituality and politics to rebuild local communities. emphasize either social change or personal values fall short of solutions. And he looks outside the traditional corridors of power to find the resources for a political movement that will empower the powerless, protect the environment, and foster true democracy. In his final chapter, Wallis explores the signs of transformation - compassion, community, reverence for creation, racial reconciliation, gender equality and justice - that will characterize authentic renewal, as well as the hope that will make it possible.
9781565842045 English 1565842049 From the bestselling author of God's Politics, a seminal call to reintegrate politics and spirituality. Jim Wallis's classic The Soul of Politics, originally published by The New Press in 1994, has sold 60,000 copies to date and has been widely praised for its prescience and passion. In fact, no issue has become more topical or polarizing in the United States than the intersection of religion and politics, with the country seemingly irreconcilably split between the "religious right" and the "secular left." In this "dynamic, hopeful" (The Nation) book, Wallis, the nationally known activist, preacher, and editor of Sojourners magazine, shows why both the traditional liberal and conservative visions are inadequate to the challenge before us, and outlines instead a new political morality combining social justice with individual responsibility. Arguing that we need to look beyond the traditional corridors of power to find the resources for a political movement that will foster true democracy--emphasizing compassion, community, racial reconciliation, gender equality, justice, imagination, and joy--The Soul of Politics "speaks to how all Americans--not just churchgoers--need to take personal responsibility for change rather than rely on politicians" (Cleveland Plain Dealer)., Jim Wallis's classic The Soul of Politics , originally published by The New Press in 1994 and now available in a new hardcover edition, has sold 60,000 copies to date and has been widely praised for its prescience and passion. In fact, no issue has become more topical or polarizing in the United States than the intersection of religion and politics, with the country seemingly irreconcilably split between the "religious right" and the "secular left." In this "dynamic, hopeful" ( The Nation ) book, Wallis, the nationally known activist, preacher, and editor of Sojourners magazine, shows why both the traditional liberal and conservative visions are inadequate to the challenge before us, and outlines instead a new political morality combining social justice with individual responsibility. Arguing that we need to look beyond the traditional corridors of power to find the resources for a political movement that will foster true democracy--emphasizing compassion, community, racial reconciliation, gender equality, justice, imagination, and joy-- The Soul of Politics "speaks to how all Americans--not just churchgoers--need to take personal responsibility for change rather than rely on politicians" ( Cleveland Plain Dealer )., This work responds to the signs of cultural breakdown and political impasse with a resounding and highly moving call to reintegrate politics and spirituality. In a work of passionate conviction, Jim Wallis, the nationally known political activist, preacher and editor of Soujourners magazines, shows why both liberal and conservative visions are inadequate to the challenge before us, and argues for a new political morality combining social justice with personal responsibility. shadow of the capital go to bed to the sound of gunfire, Wallis roots his appeal in the specifics of daily struggle and transformation around the world. He relates stories of gang members in Los Angeles working to break the cycle of violence, young people in South Africa risking their lives to build a new democracy, peasants in Central America and the Philippines bringing their faith to bear against the oppression around them, and grassroots groups across America who are joining spirituality and politics to rebuild local communities. emphasize either social change or personal values fall short of solutions. And he looks outside the traditional corridors of power to find the resources for a political movement that will empower the powerless, protect the environment, and foster true democracy. In his final chapter, Wallis explores the signs of transformation - compassion, community, reverence for creation, racial reconciliation, gender equality and justice - that will characterize authentic renewal, as well as the hope that will make it possible.