The great awakening : reviving faith & politics in a post-religious right America / Jim Wallis.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Wallis, Jim.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Revivals.

Christianity and politics--United States.

Christianity and politics.

United States.

Physical Description:

x, 336 pages ; 24 cm

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

New York : HarperOne, [2008]

Summary:

Religious faith was a driving force behind our greatest national reforms, such as the abolition of slavery and the civil rights movement. These "great awakenings" happened periodically at crucial times in our nation's history to propel us toward the common good. The time is ripe for another movement that will transform this country. With The Great Awakening, Wallis [rediscovers] our moral center and provides both the needed inspiration and a concrete plan to hold politics accountable and find solutions to our greatest challenges.--From publisher description.

Contents:

Foreword / Jimmy Carter

Something is happening

Revival time: when faith changes politics

Changes in the air: the new agenda

How to change the world, and why: rules of engagement

The moral center: politics for the common good

Inclusion and opportunity: the welcome table

Stewardship and renewal: the earth is the Lord's

Equality and diversity: the race to unity

Life and dignity: critical choices

Family and community: the false choice

Nonviolent realism: resolving our conflicts

Integrity and accountability: doing the right thing and the question of leadership

What's acceptable, what's possible: notes to the next generation

Red letter Christians and justice revivals: coming to a city near you

Jim Walls, Sr.: man of faith.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 321-330) and index.

ISBN:

9780060558291

0060558296

OCLC:

180204841