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Will Politicians Listen to Pastors?

Jim Wallis | Posted 09.13.2011 | Politics
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Jim Wallis

Our country is in the midst of a clash between two competing moral visions, between those who believe in the common good, and those who believe individual good is the only good. It's time our leaders in Washington listen to someone other then themselves.

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After Tucson, the State of the Union

Jim Wallis | Posted 05.25.2011 | Politics
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The speech Barack Obama gave in Tucson was a memorial to the victims of a horrible tragedy, but the spirit of his speech could also shape Tuesday's State of the Union address by calling us to be worthy of each victim's sacrifice.

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It Takes A Movement: The Next Steps

Jim Wallis | Posted 05.25.2011 | Religion
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Neither the left nor the right has the answers to our most pressing problems, though each will continue to say that it does. So we have to focus on the spiritual and moral values that bring us together.

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Immigration Reform: Change Takes Courage and Faith

Jim Wallis | Posted 05.25.2011 | Religion
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If our political leaders won't make room for the "strangers" among us, we will -- because Jesus commands us to do so.

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My 'Daniel Fast'

Jim Wallis | Posted 05.25.2011 | Politics
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I believe our nation is in deep trouble. Sometimes things get so bad that you really don't know what to say or do. When that happens, it's a good time to fast and pray.

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Jack Kemp: Bleeding-Heart Conservative

Jim Wallis | Posted 05.25.2011 | Politics
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Kemp was a fervent believer in "supply side economics," which I just as fervently oppose. But you do not have to agree with all of Jack Kemp's economic policies to be impressed and inspired with his life and leadership.

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