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Jim Wallis, an evangelical, is the leading figure at the crossroads of religion and politics in America today. He is the founder of Sojourners, a US network of progressive Christians working for justice and peace. A bestselling author, his columns appear in "The New York Times", "The Washington Post" and "The Los Angeles Times".
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JIM WALLIS, an evangelical, is the leading figure at the crossroads of religion and politics in America today. He is the founder of Sojourners, a US network of progressive Christians working for justice and peace. A bestselling author, his columns appear in The New York Times, The Washington Post and The Los Angeles Times.
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MANY OF US FEEL that our faith has been stolen, and it's time to take it back. Read the first page
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MANY OF US FEEL that our faith has been stolen, and it's time to take it back. Read the first page
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14 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This is one of the best political books on the analysis of contemporary US politics. Jim Wallis successfully opened our eyes. In God's Politics, the author dissected the problems of the gross misinterpretation of Christian Ethic by the Religious Right and the Republican party, as well as the little attachment to religious discourse by the Democratic Party. Through his fair and balanced analysis of the two parties, Wallis made a strong conclusion and came up with suggestions on several things that should be done if we want to see a new dawn in political discussions. This is a must read for Americans and the rest of the world.
Also recommended: THE CASE FOR DEMOCRACY,THE UNION MOUJIK
Also recommended: THE CASE FOR DEMOCRACY,THE UNION MOUJIK
13 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I often asked myself during the last 2004 elections: Wouldn't somebody write something deep about faith and politics from a progressive line of thinking? And then came Jim Wallis with this book, as a timely gift to America. His book is the perfect answer for those who are searching for "THE RIGHT" political leadership that is steeped in genuine Christian beliefs. In the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s, it was the leadership of the anti-war and civil rights movements led by the ideas of Rev. Martin Luther King, progressive clergy and nuns, made many of the social, moral and ethical changes possible. The religious right provided the leadership in the 1980s and today, it is the compassionate conservatives who with the religious right have virtually hijacked the Bible and made it a Republican idea. Their stand is giving The USA a bad name in the eyes of the rest of the world.
In "God's politics", the author successfully presented a powerful thought-provoking book that both believers and nonbelievers should read. Its dialectical approach puts a challenge to readers of both the right and left. They would be forced to think constructively and critically about the path and effects of cotemporary US at home and abroad. To me, God is neither Republican nor Democrat, and being pro-faith means committing oneself to helping the poor and needy and those who are being discriminated upon. This is a book for those who are searching for or have found Jesus Christ. Both Democrats and Republicans qualify.
While Republicans should read this book and correct their misconceptions, liberals should read it too and learn from the author, so that they can be bettered prepared for 2008.
Recommended: DISCIPLES OF FORTUNE, GOOD HAS A DREAM
In "God's politics", the author successfully presented a powerful thought-provoking book that both believers and nonbelievers should read. Its dialectical approach puts a challenge to readers of both the right and left. They would be forced to think constructively and critically about the path and effects of cotemporary US at home and abroad. To me, God is neither Republican nor Democrat, and being pro-faith means committing oneself to helping the poor and needy and those who are being discriminated upon. This is a book for those who are searching for or have found Jesus Christ. Both Democrats and Republicans qualify.
While Republicans should read this book and correct their misconceptions, liberals should read it too and learn from the author, so that they can be bettered prepared for 2008.
Recommended: DISCIPLES OF FORTUNE, GOOD HAS A DREAM
13 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Jim Wallis hits the nail squarely on the head here with a much-needed call to Christian ethics in politics to the left and the right. Recognising how difficult it is, particularly in America, to vote for a consistent Christian agenda (ie, one that looks beyond mere 'family values' issues as abortion and gay marriage, and that embraces the poor and social injustice as well as real family values issues), Wallis argues passionately for a new kind of thinking in politics which, he claims, is catching on fast in America.
A few minor problems: for all the passion and intellect displayed here, Wallis' writing style can be a little laboured and the book could probably have been at least 50 pages shorter as he tends to repeat himself. Also, he comes across as pretty humourless, with very little banter apart from that he finds funny, all of which does little to dispel the (wrong) notion that people like him can be a bit wet and whiny. Finally, he doesn't half like to pat himself on the back for his efforts! There was a passage when he talked about Nelson Mandela's inauguration and a moment then when he grabbed Desmond Tutu by the arms and had 'tears streaming down my face'. He likes to let you know about these moments when he's been at the centre of it all. I know these are all probably examples to encourage others, but they often come across as pretty self-congratulatory.
Those, however, are small quibbles for a book that Gordon Brown has rightly proclaimed as being of great importance.
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A detailed argument for Left Wing religious politics.
This is an interesting book, if somewhat hard to follow in places (because of its' detail). It's written just after Bush's reelection, and shows people how it's possible to be both... Read more
Published 8 months ago by J. Bowen
Badly needed view of the other side of genuine Christianity
This book is important in these days of deep political problems in the church. It is written by an American to a primarily American readership, but it's important for the entire... Read more
Published 18 months ago by L. L Teuling
Not all US evangelists are nutjobs
The strapline says it well enough. Jim Wallis is an evangelical preacher with an unimpeacnable track record in addresssing the issues that Christians are meant to, starting with... Read more
Published 21 months ago by A. Warmington
Insightful with a US Focus
Religion and politics seem to be highly polarised in America. Anyone who has spoken at length with American Christians will be familiar with the way that all too often political... Read more
Published on 10 July 2009 by Sir Furboy
Brilliant but an uncomfortable read for many of us
This book raised two good questions for me.
Firstly, why do people have to fit in to the media stereotypes of left and right? Read more
Firstly, why do people have to fit in to the media stereotypes of left and right? Read more
Published on 29 Dec 2008 by John Hardy
superb
A book which doesn't take a party political view, but does take faith seriously in the realm of politics! Read more
Published on 6 Jun 2007 by Mr. C. Goble
Arch Bishop Desmond Tutu praises it too
I often asked myself during the last 2004 elections: Wouldn't somebody write something deep about faith and politics from a progressive line of thinking? Read more
Published on 22 Feb 2005 by Carl
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