Conservatives Liberals And The Fight For Americas Future Ebook Shorts

Download or read book Conservatives, Liberals, and the Fight for America's Future (Ebook Shorts) written by Jim Wallis and published by Brazos Press. This book was released on 2013-08-15 with total page 66 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There is a war going on in our nation's political discourse. Polarizing labels--left/right, Republican/Democrat, young/old, rich/poor, traditional/progressive--define and divide us. And in the process we've lost a vision for the common good. Jim Wallis believes our life together can be better. And he thinks both conservatives and liberals have something to offer in finding answers to today's complex problems. Personal responsibility and social responsibility are equally important: we must make good individual choices and also care for our neighbors. Wallis explores the role government can play in promoting the good of society, showing how its balanced presence can make a difference in the lives of the poor and vulnerable, and he offers hope for a more respectful conversation. He suggests making "Ten Personal Decisions for the Common Good" as you envision a more hopeful future. This is a selection from The (Un)Common Good: How the Gospel Brings Hope to a World Divided.