"Those are the two ways that religion has been brought into public life in American history. The first way--God on our side--leads inevitably to triumphalism, self-righteousness, bad theology, and, often, dangerous foreign policy. The second way--asking if we are on God's side--leads to much healthier things, namely, penitence and repentance, humility, reflection, and even accountability. We need much more of all these, because these are often the missing values of politics."
Jim Wallis
God's Politics: Why the Right Gets It Wrong and the Left Doesn't Get it
God's Politics: Why the Right Gets It Wrong and the Left Doesn't Get it
3 comments:
I just asked you if you had heard of Jim Wallis, are you reading his book now?
I am reading it. I remember you mentioning it and then Dawn suggested it as well. Two of the smartest people I know suggest a book--what's a girl to do?
How far into it are you? I haven't read the book, but listened to some of his lectures. If you go into ITunes U and search for Jim Wallis you should be able to find them. He's a good speaker.
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