The great awakening

reviving faith & politics in a post-religious right America

The great awakening

reviving faith & politics in a post-religious right America
Jim Wallis ; [foreword by Jimmy Carter]
Book - 2008

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.

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37413310573870 Available Non-fiction 269.0973 WALLIS
Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Wallis, Jim
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York : HarperOne, c2008.
Edition:1st ed.
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504 |a Includes bibliographical references (p. 321-330) and index. 
520 |a 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. 
505 0 |a Introduction : 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 -- Epilogue : Red letter Christians and justice revivals : coming to a city near you. 
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650 0 |a Christianity and politics. 
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