Topic: Jim Wallis
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Opinion Why Evangelicals are the new partners for immigration reform
Advocates for immigration reform should seek support from an unlikely source – evangelical Christians. Their political agenda is broadening as Hispanic congregants – documented and undocumented – increase and pastors speak of immigration as a religious concern.
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Opinion Why 'God is personal, never private'
In a world of greater diversity and proximity, religion is everyone's business – a source of conflict, but also cooperation. The world's religions have one common call: to serve others. When people of faith unite around this shared value, they strengthen the public sphere.
05/09/2011 04:26 pm -
Pastor's agreement to call off 9/11 Koran burning beset by confusion
Pastor Terry Jones said he would cancel his planned Koran burning and travel to New York to discuss the location of the mosque near ground zero. But it's unclear what has been agreed to.
09/09/2010 09:22 pm -
Why Americans are so angry
From 'tea party' protesters to antiwar advocates, Americans on all sides of the political spectrum seem angry about something. But for all the tumult, the disaffection today is far less than in many periods in the past.
03/08/2010 03:46 pm -
Was there a better way to conduct Gates-Crowley debate?
The national discourse over the Harvard professor's arrest, fueled by bloggers and media, was torrid. Some who leaped into the fray got burned.
07/31/2009 01:00 am -
Christian outreach moves into the inner city
The New Monastics, young Evangelicals in the mold of early Benedictines, seek to ‘radiate’ their faith by living among and helping the needy.
03/10/2009 01:00 am -
Fight against poverty unites Christian left and right
Liberal and conservative groups bridge some differences in new collaborative efforts to fight the problem.
02/18/2009 12:00 am -
The role of religion under Obama
Wednesday's National Prayer Service featured an array of faith leaders, as Democrats aim for inclusiveness and a fuller religious voice.
01/22/2009 12:00 am -
Study: Election created new 'values voter'
Rejecting 'culture wars,' most people of faith signal desire for politics that build bridges.
11/14/2008 12:00 am -
Obama made inroads with religious vote
The Democrat prevailed with Roman Catholic and Jewish voters. He even picked up support among Evangelicals.
11/06/2008 12:00 am -
A new-style evangelical pastor ascends the political stage
Pastor Rick Warren interviews Obama and McCain in a live broadcast Saturday.
08/15/2008 01:00 am -
Evangelicals find the center
Rejecting political partisanship, more Evangelicals seek a broader agenda.
03/19/2008 01:00 am -
Evangelicals find the center
Rejecting political partisanship, more Evangelicals are embracing a broader agenda.
03/18/2008 01:00 am -
Rev. Jim Wallis searches for old-time justice
The author and activist aims to strengthen the link between spirituality and commitment to moral issues like poverty.
03/12/2008 01:00 am
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